Research that Benefits Children and Families

There is no doubt that we all benefit from research. Research has given us better insight as to what children should be learning so that they can have the best education and benefits possible; Research has made driving and being a passenger much safer; research has made playgrounds safer and food safer, not to leave out the medical research that is saving and extending lives.

I have a friend who's son was diagnosed with cancer at the age of one. Research made it possible for him to get advanced treatment that ended up curing him of the disease as he is now 25 years old. There are so many stories where medical research has helped children and families that I could go on and on. Although I understand Uri Bronfenbrenners' statement about refraining from social research, I would have to disagree because we have learned so much about children by our research. One just has to make sure that the proper guidelines are followed.