The stock variables for number of children and age of children are rigid and missing for many years. However, because the CPS is a household survey and contains relationship variables, we can construct new children count variables that are flexible and available for all years.
To start, create NCHILDU18 and NCHILDU5 that captures number of own kids age 0-17 and number of own kids age 0-4, respectively.
The stock variables for number of children and age of children are rigid and missing for many years. However, because the CPS is a household survey and contains relationship variables, we can construct new children count variables that are flexible and available for all years.
To start, create
NCHILDU18andNCHILDU5that captures number of own kids age 0-17 and number of own kids age 0-4, respectively.