health problems., cognitive
delays and behavioral problems as compared to children who do not grow
up in poverty. These poor children "more likely to experience medical
problems such as lead poisoning, failure to thrive, otitis media, iron
deficiency, anemia, and to score lower on developmental and cognitive
scales." There are many variables that effect relationships indirectly, these
include nutrition, housing, medical care, lifestyles, neighborhood quality,
accidents, and exposure to toxic substances. Also a social and emotional
qualities in which the child develops: parenting skills, maltreatment, maternal
disharmony, and quality of care. Young children who have a low SES are
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