Lana is a working mother who worries about the effects of her employment on her children. What does research indicate on this topic?

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Research suggests that maternal employment may actually have a positive effect on children if it results in personal satisfaction for the mother. This may lead to higher quality interactions with the children when the mother is at home, and greater financial stability which can lead to access to better resources for the children. Option A is incorrect as recent studies suggest that the effects of child care on attachment and cognitive development are highly variable and depend on factors such as quality of care and individual differences in children and families. Option C is incorrect as simply purchasing educational toys and computer programs cannot compensate for parental presence and quality of interaction. Option D is partially incorrect as some studies have shown differences between children of working and stay-at-home mothers, but there is no consistent pattern across all variables.

Lana Is a Working Mother Who Worries About the Effects