Adam and his family have been living in chronic poverty for the last few years. His mother has asked you (an expert!) whether their family’s financial strain will place Adam at risk for psychological difficulties and problem behavior. She also asks you whether there is anything she can do alleviate the effects of poverty. What would you tell her?

Please follow the directions below as you build your essay.  

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As you organize your thoughts, consider this:

a) Influence of financial stress on parenting strategies