Berk cites Rutter & Madge Rutter, M., & Madge, N. (1976) Cycles of disadvantage. London: Heinemann. quoting from Berk's Child Development 3e pp.573-4, "Large families are usually less well off economically than smaller ones are. Factors associated wth low income--croweded housing, poor nutrition, and parental stress-- may be responsible for the negative relationship between family size and children's well-being." Dr. Joyce Johnson Assistant Professor of Psychology Developmental/ Experimental Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport, LA
