By Dr. Joe Brumfield

1. Generally receive less care and discipline from the remaining parent.
   
2. Are less adept at play with school mates.
   
3. Suffer from worse health.
   
4. Have a greater tendency to exhitbit emotional and social problems as well as antisocial behavior.
   
5. Have a more negative outlook on the world.
   
6. Lack identification with role models.
   
7. Likely to be chronically unhappy.
   
8. Likely to feel a deep sense of loneliness.
9. Likely crave structure in their lives.