Playing favorites: Parents still involved after children are grown
(PhysOrg.com) -- Middle-aged parents are more involved in their grown children's lives than ever, according to new research from Purdue University.
(PhysOrg.com) -- Middle-aged parents are more involved in their grown children's lives than ever, according to new research from Purdue University.
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Delaying the marriage age of young women in parts of the developing world has significant positive effects for their children, a new study shows.
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