Work-Family Challenges for Low-Income Parents and Their Children
Ann C. Crouter
Work-Family Challenges for Low-Income Parents and Their Children
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Helping Poor Men Manage Child Support and Fatherhood
by Ann C. Crouter
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Some dads don’t fit the usual story of being absent—they face huge challenges, but they want to be there for their kids. This book shows how a special program helps dads learn new skills and reconnect with their families. It reveals why understanding their struggles can change everything for children and parents alike.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the complex lives of low-income, noncustodial fathers who struggle with employment and relationships while trying to support their children. It offers a thoughtful look at an intervention program designed to improve their job skills, social connections, and child support contributions. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it presents important social issues around welfare, family dynamics, and economic hardship in an accessible way.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
6/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781135623340
- Pages
- 304
- Publisher
- Russell Sage Foundation
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Nonfiction