Parenting and Children's Resilience in Disadvantaged Communities drawson a research project carried out with families in four neighbourhoodsin Glasgow. The study found young people pooled their local knowledge toavoid hazards, including violence from more organised gangs andaggression from adults.
It also highlighted strong parental commitment to protect children fromthe worst effects of low income and local dangers.
"We were impressed by the positive part that young people's peer groupsplayed in helping them stay safe," said Professor Malcolm Hill, directorof the Glasgow Centre for the Child & Society, who led the researchproject on children's resilience.
"Parents and children were aware of risks and young people had oftenbecome experts in avoiding trouble."
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