Having a son improves the lives of young dads with a criminal history. New research suggests cultural explanations
- Written by Alexander Plum, Senior Research Fellow in Applied Labour Economics, Auckland University of Technology
GettyImagesThe birth of a child is a positive milestone in most parents’ lives. And with the new responsibilities come behavioural changes, particularly for first-time parents. Such a turning point can have long-term or even permanent effects.
For people who have committed crimes before having children, in particular, impending parenthood...
