IMPACT OF SINGLE MOTHER FAMILY ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT: A REVIEW LITERATURE

Abstract

Transform family system from two-parent into a single-parent family system need a variety of adjustment, particularly when two parent divorce. There are several types of single-parent family system, but most are headed by women. Single parent system caused by parental divorce may affect children either short or long-term and positive or detrimental. Short-term effects include behavior difficulties at home and at school that occurs in association with the initial reaction to parental separation. Long-term effects may not appear until adolescence or adulthood when individuals become involved in intimate relationship and experience difficulties in establishing them. Need a strategy and intervention to children with single parent system.