Families in which have come face to face with the act of deportation would not only suffer consequences but, the United States would face economical effects as their would be a massive decrease in the workforce. The most notable change with deportation is the effect on the family change in family structure must quickly transition and adjust guardian roles to ensure the safety and support of a child. With deportation many children are left under the care of another family member meaning there is an absence of a parent during a crucial time in a child's live. Research has additionally shown that children of immigrants may also feel abandoned by their parents and detach themselves from the absent parent as a coping mechanism (Glasgow & Ghouse-Sheescited
