Part I The social problem I am drawn to explore and discuss is one parent families. ... One parent families are becoming more common than the nuclear family that consists of a father, mother and children. ... Money is a common concern for many one parent families as well. ... Since he is not a US citizen, I am unable to get child support and he has refused to have any contact with me or our daughters. ... When one has an added lack of emotional support, showing up and caring for the well-being of the child can be difficult, but by no means impossible. ...

• Word Count: 2758
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• Grade Level: High School

While there can be a variety of reasons as to why a young male could become delinquent (such as race, income, intelligence, etc.) family structure or lack thereof was rated as the main reason. ... Does this mean that a father and a father alone is sufficient to raise a young boy but any family structure not involving a father falls short, regardless of how loving and secure it may seem? ... It has long been assumed that a woman can provide all the needs for a child, that the father's main purpose was to support his family financially. ... There is plenty of evidence to support the cla...

• Word Count: 4534
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• Grade Level: High School

Their relationships with their own mothers, friends, extended family, the child's father, and most importantly, their child are gravely impacted. ... All the people in attendance were my family. ... I always wanted to be the best mom possible, so I got support from other places, creating the best bond possible between my daughter and I. ... I watched a complete season of a show called "Teen Mom 3" where I have analyzed specific scenes to either support or negate my thesis. ... They also capture relationships with their families; mothers especially and their friends both old and new. ...

• Word Count: 2751
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Ida was able to take on the role of caring for her family when her mother could no longer do so. ... Once Clara became pregnant with Lecon's child, the family fell apart and the family lost respect for both Lecon and Clara. ... In doing this she was also taking initiative in helping the family. ... She also did not have her family pushing her to succeed in her education. ... Her family had just been shattered but Ida still attempted to save the family by agreeing to become the alleged pregnant female in their house to save any of the shame on the family. ...

• Word Count: 3938
• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: High School