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Less supervision. While two parents can cover the gaps and look after the kid, the lack of attention provides the minor time to get into trouble without parental supervision. There is also the consideration that they only get half the love they would get with two parents and that has a psychological impact.

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That doesn't always happen. It usually happens when their families are severely dysfunctional.

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