Childs development is greatly affected by the environment that they grow up in. The SES status affects the Childs development as research such Fernald et al (2012) has shown – in terms of IQ there is an effect on a child growing up in poverty. The child may not have gotten the same resources the child has now of the child is living in poverty, I may not be able to afford the toys nor the educational material required. The child may not get enough time with parents as they could be working two may be three jobs, trying to provide. The parents may not be able to afford the same quality care and the Childs education may suffer. Poverty could also affect the parents’ knowledge on what’s good for her and the availability of health care. As a preterm
