Education

Shifting parental beliefs about child development to foster parental investments and improve school readiness outcomes

J. A. List, J. Pernaudet, et al.

This study, conducted by John A. List, Julie Pernaudet, and Dana L. Suskind, unveils how socioeconomic status affects parental beliefs about child development investments. The findings from two trials reveal that focused interventions can significantly enhance not just beliefs, but also parent-child interactions and children's skills. Discover how beliefs can shape early childhood development!