Two problems children face in a single-parent family may face include (1) a psychological impairment and (2) financial struggles.
In a single-parent family, children can distort their thoughts in that they feel abandoned due to the absence of the other parent. Seeing other children with both their mother and father potentially translates to the thought of “where is my other parent?” When explained to the child, often times they will feel neglected; their mindset becomes pessimistic momentarily.
Another problem children may endure in a single-parent family is financial struggles. In the absence of a parent, the other parent shoulders the weight of parenthood and financial difficulties. With one source of income, it is difficult for the children to receive equity compared to other children in terms of things like healthcare, education, shelter, and even food.
In a single-parent family, children are the direct recipients of the aforementioned issues in addition to a plethora of economic and environmental factors. Without the other parent’s assistance to alleviate these struggles, children may fall behind on sufficient living conditions.