Family Structure Affecting Children's Behavior

Different research indicates that the advancement of a child’s behaviour, specifically in school, is strongly affected by how well his/her family functions. During this time, children are dependent on adults to meet their needs and expectations – so much so that their concept of the importance of family develops. Family affects each child in different ways – but what really is the effect of family structure on educational results for children? Supposedly, children with two married biological parents do better in school than children from single parent families or children with step-parents/step-siblings. This gives us a very broad idea as to how children and education are related. Along with the generic influence family has on a child’s performance in school, research has also been done about families effects on their behaviour during school, and after their school life. Nonetheless, in order to determine these factors, different studies were tested on children with various family structures and linked to their school performance, behaviour and after school life.
How Has Family Structure Changed?
Step-families and single-parent families are substantially more prevalent today …show more content…
Families are comprised of more than just single individuals. Each has their own goals, desires and aspirations. Families are – or should be – the origin of support and comfort, compassion and affection, conservation and security. However, modern day families are structured very differently than they used to be. Studies say that the family structure and family life of a child generate factors that directly influence their performance at school, their behaviour during school, and their life after school. Three different family structures will be looked at, and each will give us factual evidence and research to prove this true/false.

How Do Child Educational Outcomes Vary Among Types of Families?
Married, Biological