Poverty Influences Children s Early Brain Development

Poverty Influences Children’s Early Brain Development Children have been the topic of many research studies and debates throughout history. Scientists, educators, social workers and teachers have debated the importance of nature and nurture in children s development. Our ideas of children are shaped greatly by the portrayal of children through media. Producers, journalists, and writers have the power to either portray children as passive or active agents in their development of social, academic and life skills. The authors’ assumptions and personal beliefs of children or childhood can be identified through the way they represent children in their writings. In the article, â€Å"Poverty Influences Children’s Early Brain Development† the author reports the effect that poverty has on the development of infants and young children’s brain size. 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