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Children raised without a father can experience a number of negative effects, including:
- Mental health
- Children in fatherless homes are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, social withdrawal, and other mental health issues. They may also have a higher risk of suicide and self-harm.
- Behavioral problems
- Children in fatherless homes may be more likely to exhibit delinquent behavior, such as aggression and truancy. They may also have more difficulty with social adjustment and friendships.
Academic performance
Children in fatherless homes may have more trouble academically, scoring lower on tests and being more likely to drop out of school.
Economic outcomes
Children in fatherless homes are more likely to live in poverty than children in married-couple families.
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