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#689 - Melissa Kearney - The Terrifying Impact Of Single-Parent Households

Modern Wisdom

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Impact of Single-Parent Households

This chapter explores the critical differences in outcomes for children raised in single-parent versus two-parent households, highlighting how single-parent children are more likely to experience poverty and less access to resources. The discussion emphasizes the long-term effects on educational attainment and socioeconomic status, particularly examining the importance of father figures in child development. Additionally, it addresses the structural and societal factors contributing to increasing family instability and its implications for intergenerational inequality.

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