Nuclear Family Myth? Kids Of Single Parents And Gays No Different, Says Study
Monday, October 19, 2009 - 12:56
in Psychology & Sociology
The conventional family has changed over the last few decade but regardless of parent genders or family structure, adolescents' perception of proper family functioning has changed little, says a new study. Previous studies have pointed to families without a regular structure, such as headed by a lone parent or including the children of other partners, etc. as leading to a greater risk of teenagers living in such families turning to drugs or being violent, having mental health problems or even exhibiting criminal behavior. read more
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