Adolescents of single mother families are more at risk than two parent families of poor psychological health due to the pressure the single mother has to put up with in working to earn an income to meet the family’s needs. This does not only add pressure to single mothers but more importantly, it limits the time that the mother has to spend with her children, which may have an impact on parent-child attachments. This can affect the mental and physical well-being of the child. Insecure attachment may be a risk factor for depression and anxiety (Kerns and Brumariu, 2014). Parents under economic stress and single parents often poorly supervise their children and may let them gain self-sufficiency too early. Family disruptions can
