Single-parent families can no longer be viewed as nontraditional families. More than 25% of American families are headed by either a mother or a father. As more single-parent families have appeared on the American landscape, interest has grown as to the effect of single-parent households on children’s well-being. A common myth has developed that single-parent households are detrimental to a child’s well-being. This article reviews current research on the effects of single-parent households on children’s well-being. Implications for family counselors will follow.
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