Studies show children involved in sports have lower rates of obesity and diabetes, do better in school, have lower
rates of juvenile delinquency and have more self confidence, he says.
Not exact matches
President Barack Obama has often noted in speeches the enthusiasm
of Korean parents for their children's education, the high quality
of Korean teachers, the number
of learning hours that Korean students spend, and the outstanding educational achievements these have produced; for example, top rankings in international academic - achievement tests, and low
rates of school dropouts and
juvenile delinquency.
Those in positions
of authority for
juvenile justice policy must be informed about the evidence - based programs now available to them and about how those programs can help them reduce
delinquency rates, ensure safer communities, and reduce government spending.
Primary schools in neighbourhoods with high
rates of delinquency and
juvenile arrests in 4 US regions.
Single parenthood is not the only, nor even the most important, cause
of the higher
rates of school dropout, teenage pregnancy,
juvenile delinquency, or other negative outcomes we see; but it does contribute independently to these problems.
Academic studies have demonstrated positive social benefits, including lower
juvenile delinquency rates and higher student achievement among children
of home owners.