The purpose of this study is to observe how the speech of children is influenced by their age. If you are a parent of a child (or children) between the ages of one and eight, you are welcome and encouraged to participate in our study.

This study involves reading a series of short transcripts between parents and children. After reading each transcript, you will be asked to predict the age of the child in each transcript. More detailed instructions will follow on the next page.

Consent details: There are no known risks associated with this study, and you are welcome to withdraw at any time without consequence. All information in this study will be kept confidential, except as may be required by law. If any publication results from this research, you will not be identified by name.

The present research is being conducted by graduate student Joy Geren (geren@fas.harvard.edu) and Professor Jesse Snedeker, from the Department of Psychology at Harvard University. You are encouraged to contact these researchers if you have questions regarding the study or this consent form. You will learn more about this study after it is completed.

By clicking "Continue," you are indicating that you have read and understand the information in the study summary, that you willingly agree to participate, that you may withdraw your consent and stop participation at any time without penalty or loss of benefits, and that consenting to continue does not limit any of your legal rights.

Note: There is a Standing Committee on the Use of Human Subjects in Research at Harvard University to which complaints or problems concerning any research project may, and should, be reported if they arise. You may reach the committee by telephone (617-495-5459) or email.