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Title:     Indicator of the Month: Family Characteristics of 6- to 12-Year-olds Description:     The family environment in which a child lives affects many aspects of that child’s life, including school performance. Between 1972 and 1998, the educational attainment of parents and the employment rate of mothers of 6- to 12-year-olds increased, while the employment rate of fathers decreased and median family income remained relatively stable. Online Availability:     Download, view and print the report as a pdf file.         ( 439KB) For help viewing PDF files, please click here Cover Date:     January 2000 Web Release:     January 6, 2000   Print Release:     January 3, 2000 Publication #:     (NCES 2000004) Order Your Free Copy Now From EdPubs General Ordering Information Authors:     John Wirt Type of Product:     Issue Brief Survey/Program Areas:     Annual Reports Program (Annual) Keywords:     Achievement (student) Students     - social factors Questions:     For questions about the content of this product, please contact John G.  Wirt.

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