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Title: Kids Whose Goals Are Too Modest
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1. Raspberry, William
Kids Whose Goals Are Too Modest
Washington Post, August 15, 1998, Editorial; Page A13
Cohort(s): NLSY79
Publisher: Washington Post
Keyword(s): Adolescent Behavior; Dropouts; Learning Motivation; Pregnancy, Adolescent; School Dropouts; Schooling; Youth Problems

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This article reports on studies analyzing the poor performance of "at-risk" youth as a symptom of their failure to properly envision their role in adult society or their fulfillment of future roles that are "too modest." Sue Berryman's research, which utilizes NLSY79 data, is emphasized.
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Raspberry, William. "Kids Whose Goals Are Too Modest." Washington Post, August 15, 1998, Editorial; Page A13.