https://www.fixfamilycourts.com/divorce-child-custody-blog/single-mother-home-statistics/

I found this statistics in an article about school shootings.

Based on the information and statistics provided in this article, the courts should start to give custody of children to Fathers, instead of their Mothers.

Single Mother Home statistics:

„37.8% of single mothers are divorced, 41% never married, and only 6.5% are widows.

That means about half of single mothers have never been married, while almost a third are divorced. (Children born to fathers out of wedlock are considered the property of the mother. Father’s do not automatically have rights like the mothers do when they give birth. A father has to prove paternity and even then the mother is considered the custodial parent. Most of the time all the father is able to get is visitation time with the child and if the mother objects she just interferes with his parenting time and enforcement of custodial interference even though a jailable offense in most states is not enforced against a custodial parent and false allegations often can be used to thwart the efforts of the noncustodial parent to enforce. Leaving the child without the time necessary to continue the growth of the bond and support of their father.)6, 8, 10, Single mothers are more likely to live in poverty than married couples or single fathers. (Mothers who share custody equally are able to improve their life, earn more money, and are happier. This leads to happier and more financial stability. Fewer mothers would be in poverty if they had time to improve their life, have time to update their skills, and have time for themselves and be less stressed out.)

The proportion of single-parent households in a community predicts its rate of violent crime and burglary, but the community’s poverty level does not.

The strongest predictor of whether a person will end up in prison is that they were raised by a single parent.“

Crime linked to growing up in Single Mother Homes:

„In 1996, 70% of inmates in state juvenile detention centers serving long sentences were raised by single mothers.

Correlation with Criminal Involvement

„The absence of the father increases the daughters’ vulnerability to exploitation by those outside the family. Girls from homes without fathers are 6 times more likely to become pregnant as teenagers.“

Correlation with Criminal Involvement Research has shown that individuals who grow up in single-parent homes, especially fatherless households, are more likely to engage in criminal behavior compared to those raised in two-parent homes. Father absence has been identified as a significant risk factor for criminal activity and incarceration later in life. Several studies have highlighted the link between fatherlessness and criminal involvement.“

Impact on Brain development and Behaviour

„Children from broken homes often experience emotional distress and exhibit behavioral issues due to the absence of a stable and nurturing father figure. The role of a father in a child's life extends beyond just being a provider; it includes offering guidance, support, and a sense of security. The lack of these crucial elements during critical stages of brain development can lead to long-term consequences, affecting a child's cognitive and emotional abilities.“

Fatherless Home statistics

„63% of youth suicides are from fatherless homes.

90% of all homeless and runaway children are from fatherless homes.

85% of all children who show behavior disorders come from fatherless homes.

80% of rapists with anger problems come from fatherless homes.

71% of all high school dropouts come from fatherless homes.

75% of all adolescent patients in chemical abuse centers come from fatherless homes.

70% of juveniles in state-operated institutions come from fatherless homes.

85% of all youths sitting in prisons grew up in a fatherless home.“

Effects of Fatherlessness - Teenage Statistics

„Teens without involved fathers are twice as likely to drop out of school.

Girls raised in fatherless homes are more than twice as likely to become pregnant before the age of 18.

Teens from single-parent households are more likely to engage in delinquent behavior compared to those from two-parent households.

Adolescents without involved fathers are at a higher risk of experiencing emotional and psychological problems.

Teens without fathers have an increased likelihood of substance abuse and addiction.

Fatherless teenage boys are more susceptible to involvement in criminal activities.

Girls from fatherless homes are more vulnerable to being lured into exploitative situations outside the family.“