In 1997, a 13-year-old Hispanic teenager named Alex is being raised in a risky environment with parents who are uninvolved and in financial distress. Over the next 25 years, researchers will continue to follow Alex and hundreds of other teenagers who are part of the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth. This research shows that adverse childhood experiences have a lifelong impact on health, relationships, and financial security. Kids who experience trauma and adverse events are less likely to go to college and more likely to struggle in school. The research also highlights the income disparities and health issues that arise from adverse childhood experiences, emphasizing the collective responsibility to address these challenges.
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