Families and children in the next system
This report investigates the crisis of poisoned water in Flint, Michigan, and the broader implications for children's well-being in the United States. It explores how the current economic system fails families, particularly in terms of child welfare, and examines best practices from around the world that could inform a new economic model prioritizing flourishing families and children.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | The Democracy Collaborative |
| Publication date: | November 29, 2018 |
| Authors: | John de Graaf |
| Geographic focus: | United_States |
| Page count: | 54 |
Methods
The research method involved analyzing existing data on child well-being, comparing international studies, and examining current policies that positively impact children's lives. Qualitative reasoning from various sources concerned with the welfare of families and children supplemented the data analysis.
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Key Insights
The research analyzes the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, as a symptom of a larger systemic failure affecting children and families globally. It discusses the United States' poor performance in child welfare compared to other wealthy nations and suggests a new economic model based on global best practices. The report examines the role of family in social reproduction, the changing nature of American families, and the structure of the paper using Maslow's hierarchy of needs to assess children's well-being in wealthy countries.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2018 publication year | English publication language | United States geographic scope | child welfare | children | family | flint water crisis | inequality | public health