Do children from single parents have a harder time?

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Jeny-
I am an "only" parent of a 15 yr old teenage boy and he is VERY well adjusted and I get compliments about him all the time.

I disagree with the statistics...although that is what they are....studies. Not sure of the demographic they use to determine those statistics.

I have been a single Mom since conception....the father left me when I was 3 months pregnant and he then remarried someone 3 months prior to my son being born. He tried visiting about 4 times when my son was 3...and then absolutely NOTHING since. So, no father in my son's life at all - not even a birthday card - plus doesn't even acknowledge he has him. Sad, yes.

However, I am a stable, consistent parent. I mean what I say and say what I mean - and am honest about the whole situation and with my son. I'm there for him when he needs it. My motto is: "I am raising a man not taking care of a little boy." Therefore, he is taught responsibilities.

There may be some kids that do have a hard time....depends on the parent and living situation.
But I know several kids that come from two-parent homes that are not that well adjusted.

Bottom line answer - like most answers on here: depends