Study takes wider view at household size, children’s development

Published on March 8, 2024

Scientists are taking a more detailed look at how children’s language development is influenced by the number of people in their households, evaluating the impact of the adult-to-child ratio within each residence. American demographics have shifted significantly in the last 40 years, with many more children living in homes with extended families. Greater household density — the ratio of people to bedrooms in a home — has been shown to have a negative effect on children’s language development.

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