"For both rich and poor teenagers, certain family characteristics predicted children’s maladjustment, including low levels of maternal attachment, high levels o

"For both rich and poor teenagers, certain family characteristics predicted children’s maladjustment, including low levels of maternal attachment, high levels of parental criticism and minimal after-school adult supervision." 'maladjustment' seems quite a strong word, but I have seen this pattern with some teenagers I teach, including the ones whose parents have bought them cars, iPads, clothes &c, but don't seem to spend time. A handful this year decided not to go to University (UK: 18 year olds) but to get jobs or training positions in a different city. Sounds hopeful.