“children” Charts
Children Living in Poverty »
Across the U.S., large numbers of children are affected by one or more risk factors linked to academic failure and…
ADHD: Epidemic or Pharma Dream Come True? »
Since 1990, pharmaceutical companies have launched multi-billion dollar compaigns to promote public awareness of ADHD. Historically estimated to affect 5%…
#WeNeedDiverseBooks »
Have you seen the #WeNeedDiverseBooks hashtag? This chart shows why it's true. Of 3,200 recently published children's books received by…
The Economics of Child Labor »
Unfortunately, child labor is still a prominent factor in the economies of many nations, especially those that face great poverty.…
Death From Above: US Drone Strikes »
In large part, the United States' drone program has been successful, having eliminated over 2400 enemy combatants and fifty high…
College Opportunity: Who Makes It Through the Bottleneck? »
Many occupations require a college education, and the economic returns to a BA are, on average, sizeable. It is therefore…
Failure prioritizing children with HIV in Africa »
Globally, 3.2M children under 15 were living with HIV in 2013, which amounts to 9.1% of all people living with…
How Far Should Minimum Wage Take a Worker? »
The federal poverty threshold doesn't tell the whole truth about poverty and income in the United States. Research suggests that…
Do Parents Know What Their Kids Are Doing? »
Most parents believe that their high school age teens do not drink alcohol or use marijuana. However, the reality is…
Race Gaps in Early Years Development »
Wide gaps in developmental opportunities during the critical early years signal the existence of an important bottleneck. A child who…
Quality Relationships Related to Family Dinners »
Parents and children that eat meals together tend to have better relationships. As shown in my other charts tagged under…
Traumatic Experiences Felt by Gaza's Children »
Palestinian children have gone through years of wars and intifadas, specifically those living in Gaza. This information was gathered in…
Volunteer: Do it for the Kids »
The child abuse hotline in San Diego, CA receives an estimate of 80,000 calls per year. Juvenile Judges, Attorneys, and…
America Split Over Importance of Children and Marriage »
Americans are split over the importance of having children and marriage as a priority in their lives. The balance is…
5 Worst States for Black Children »
African-American children face several barriers to success. This study rated states on 12 factors, from educational access to socioeconomic status…
Sequester Cuts Hurt Head Start »
After the 2012 sequester cuts, Head Start lost much of its funding. Because of the cuts, many children lost access…
Who Speaks for the Abused? »
These facts are horrifying, and yet Florida's budget for their Department of children and families (DCF) is $80 million dollars…
The Gap Between Father's Caregiving Aspirations and Reality »
In a survey of 1,000 fathers, 65% of the fathers believe that both partners SHOULD provide equal amounts of care…
When is Abortion Acceptable? By Country »
While some form of abortion is legal in most parts of the globe, laws vary greatly on the grounds in…
What The Media Isn't Covering: Missing Black Children »
Among the reasons cited for disproportionate black disappearance figures are poor training and dismissive attitudes. A majority of black missing…
Is the American Dream Dead? »
A CNN poll finds that just 34% of Americans believe that children in America will grow up to be better…
Decrease in State Pre-Kindergarten Spending »
Total state pre-kindergarten spending steadily increased from 2006 to 2010, with the largest increase in spending ($900 million) occurring between…
Eligible Children Actually Served by Federal Programs »
Current investments in CCDBG, Head Start, and Early Head Start leave many eligible children without access to these programs. Information…
Kids Shouldn't Have to Count Calories »
Children get roughly HALF of their calories at school each day. While we can't expect our kids to count calories,…
How Kids Try To Get Their Way »
Shopping with little children isn't always the easiest endeavor, especially when they want something they shouldn't have. Whether it be…
Raising The Children: Which Spouse Does More? »
Raising children can be a full time job, and for parents that also work full time, the challenge is immense.…
Working Parents: The Gender Disparity »
In American society today, gender still plays a key role in our perceptions of work and parenting. While the vast…
How Large Is Your Ideal Family? »
According to a recent Pew Poll, Americans' ideal family is smaller than it used to be. About half of the…
Working Women Still Feel the Burden of Balancing Two Lives »
For the vast majority of working American fathers with children under the age of 18, they feel no constraints from…
'Till Death Do Us Part... Except In These Situations »
As it turns out, Americans believe that couples shouldn't give up on their marriage too quickly. Spousal abuse was the…
The Skills That Children Need To Succeed »
Finding success as a child is becoming more and more difficult due to the increased competition from the international community.…
Educated Parent's Don't Mind Expensive Kindergarten »
According to the Economist, "Between 1960 and 2005 the share of men with university degrees who married women with university…
Food Stamps Are Feeding More Of America's Children »
Since 2007, the number of kids receiving the benefits of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (also know as Food Stamps)…
What Are We Looking For In A Spouse? »
When it comes to settling down, it is incredibly important to have things in common with your partner. While both…
Countries With Most Stunted Child Growth Due to Malnutrition »
Proper growth and development in children heavily depends on the type and amount of food intake they get throughout childhood.…
Extraordinary global progress in reducing child deaths »
The number of under-five deaths worldwide has decreased from 12.7M in 1990 to 6.3M in 2013. All regions except Sub-Saharan…