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parenting style
Coverage of parenting style in the Nexus archive.
- 'You failed your son first': Howard prof blames father's values after Karmelo Anthony murdered his son
A Howard University professor criticized the father of slain Texas teen Austin Metcalf, blaming his parenting for the murder committed by Karmelo Anthony. The case has sparked debates about race and community dynamics, with Anthony sentenced to 35 years in prison for stabbing Metcalf during a high school track event.
- Study highlights influence of socioeconomic status on children’s brain development
A study by Washington University School of Medicine found that socioeconomic status is the primary environmental factor influencing brain structure and function in children, surpassing factors like IQ, parenting style, or health history. The research analyzed brain scans of nearly 12,000 9- and 10-year-olds.