Growing Up Without A Father Figure Research Paper

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the share of children living in mother-only households has risen from 8 percent in 1960 to 23 percent in 2010 (Freakonomics, "How an Absent Father Affects Boys and Girls Differently"). A father or mother figure is a person who is older than the child, with power, authority, or strength and can identify on a deep personal level. Children with no father or mother will eventually yearn for one and will want to know why they don’t have one like their peers.The consequences for children who grow up without a father figure is more likely to live in poverty, have physical and emotional health issues, suffer drug and alcohol abuse, indulge in crime, sexual activity and teen pregnancies. Although growing up without
a father have it consequences, growing up with a father is beneficial to a child it improves social and emotional well-being, higher self-esteem, fewer behavioral problems, lower chances of abusing drugs and becoming criminals. Children with no mother or father figure blames themselves for not having one.