Family Structure in the UK

Childcare arrangements become more diverse and complex as the UK family structure changes. What are the effects of these changes on children? Introduction In the past 50 years, family life has become more diverse and complex, and has become a source of research on social scientists, especially the influence of divorce on children. If time is difficult, marriage is no longer a system the couple needs to suffer, divorce is easier, and cohabitation is more ethically accepted.

The diversified family structure of British society has increased significantly. For example, the number of divorce will increase, with only one parent, cohabitation, single parent. In addition, the British marriage level is very low. For each of the 3 weddings, the divorce of 2 times is the highest divorce rate in Europe (What is the change in family life? BBC News).

Today, in the UK, a single parent family is becoming common. Since the 1970s, the number of single parent families has increased significantly. This may be due to an increase in divorce rate and cohabitation rate. Male working-class men are least likely to marry, so lonely parents are less likely to get married in the future. In 2004, 73% of single mothers and 50% of single mothers were dependent on children. (Giddens, 2009, p. 355) This is causing concern among a single parent because it is thought that there is a high possibility that a single parent falls into poverty and depends on state welfare

Studies clearly indicated that the family composition is important to the child and that the family structure that best supports the child is a family led by two biological parents. Children born of a single parent family, children born of unmarried mothers, and parents or cohabiting children have a higher risk of causing harmful consequences. It is priceless. According to another study, "his marital advantage dominates mainly in the biological descendants of his parents." The Policy and American Values ​​Institute has confirmed the importance of a complete family for children