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Authoritative parenting has been demonstrated to promote healthy, loving children across home environments of different SES income levels. However, anecdotal evidence shows that some children who encounter nonsupportive parenting and an impoverished environment may develop into remarkably resilient children. Further research is needed in this area of child development.
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Horning, L.E., Rouse, K.A.G. Resilience in Preschoolers and Toddlers from Low-Income Families. Early Childhood Education Journal 29, 155–159 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1014580408103
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