The Effects of Mono - Parental Families on Children

Neha Bhayana

Abstract: The single - parent family structure involves only one parent responsible for rearing the child and their welfare. The present research is qualitative in nature. Children who live with a single mother or father must take care of themselves and receive less attention from their parents due to their hectic schedules. Divorced people have higher levels of psychological distress, substance abuse, and depression in addition to lower overall health. Children who are constantly in conflict, aggressive, abused, neglected, subjected to domestic violence, separated from their parents due to divorce, or whose parents spend a lot of time away from home are more likely to exhibit behavioural and emotional issues. It has been caused by many reasons like - Death, Divorce, Unmarried couples, and Absent parents. Some of the Indian schemes come forward for single parenting (Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojna, PM Cares for Children, Widow - daughter marriage scheme, and Widow - daughter marriage scheme).

Keywords: Mono - parental, Families, Children