Is it better to be raised by a single mom or a single dad?

Like single mothers, single fathers are typically less educated and less well-off than their married counterparts. They are also younger and less likely to be white. Most notably, households headed by single fathers appear to be much better off financially when compared with those headed by single mothers.

Is it bad to be raised by one parent?

Kids raised by single parents may be more likely to have trouble in school. However, while kids raised by single parents are less likely to be stigmatized than they once were, many are still at risk for certain psychological and developmental problems.