Documentation Status and Parental Concerns About Development in Young U.S. Children of Mexican Origin

Using data from the 2005 California Health Interview Survey, the authors examine parental concerns about development, learning and behavior for young children of Mexican origin and identify whether these reports differ by families' citizenship/documentation status. 

The study shows that, as reported by the parent, Mexican children with an undocumented parent have greater developmental risk than Latino and white children whose parents are documented or who are U.S. citizens.