Here's a novel recipe for raising successful kids: See that they're born overseas but bring them to the U.S. before they hit their teens. That's the implication of a study by sociologists at Johns Hopkins University who tracked 10,795 adolescents into young adulthood. (click below to read more)
The sociologists found that the immigrant teens surpassed socioeconomically comparable native-born children in academic achievement and in psychological well-being as young adults. Well-being was defined by such terms as "not feeling socially isolated" and "able to control things."
American-born children of immigrants also seemed to enjoy an advantage.
Given that a quarter of American children are the offspring of immigrants, the study's findings have positive implications for the U.S. workforce. The authors suggest the immigrant kids derive inspiration and a sense of community from their families and fellow immigrants.
"Distinct Trajectories in the Transition to Adulthood: Are Children of Immigrants Advantaged?" Lingxin Hao and Han S. Woo, Child Development (September/October)
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