Hundreds of millions of children in less developed countries suffer from poor health and nutrition. Children in most … less developed countries also complete far fewer years of schooling, and learn less per year of schooling, than do children … in developed countries. Recent research has shown that poor health and nutrition among children reduces their time in …

Socialisation by children is seen as taking place within a socio‐cultural environment where family patterns of … likely to affect the perceived influence that children believe they hold. This study focuses on the perceived influence of … children resulting from the communication pattern adopted by parents. Research is conducted among a dyad consisting of parent …