Children's Perceptions of Adult Economic Needs

Michael Siegal

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SIEGAL, MICHAEL. Children's Perceptions of Adult Economic Needs. CHILD DEVELOPMENT, 1981, 52, 379-382. The purpose of the study reported here was to examine children's perceptions and evaluations of adult economic needs. Children aged 6-13 years were asked to indicate and compare the needs and earnings which correspond to four occupational roles: doctor, shopkeeper, bus driver, and waiter. Consistent with previous findings, the youngest children generally did not perceive that unmet needs exist. Older children, having recognized these needs, are sharply divided on the issue of inequality. Some judge that the needs of a family should be met regardless of the breadwinner's occupational efforts or abilities; others judge that inequality is fair and that effort and ability should be rewarded in fashion disproportionate to need. The results are discussed in relation to cognitive development.

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