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Those who had moved before age thirteen did better: They were significantly more likely to attend college, earn more money, and avoid becoming single parents. Those who left the projects after age thirteen fared less well. Perhaps the disruption to their former lives was too great, or the influence of their early years had already left its mark.
Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival, and Hope in an American City
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