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Impact of Absent Fathers and Single Parent Families
The absence of fathers in single-parent families has led to significant issues for children, affecting their educational and criminal outcomes. The presence of a non-biological male in the home can increase the risk of sexual or physical abuse significantly. Over the past 50 to 60 years, the data has shown a concerning pattern of replication of negative outcomes among children in single-parent families.