Regardless of ethnicity, children in single-mother homes are disproportionately likely to live in which circumstance?

A) poverty
B) middle class
C) educated households
D) rural settings

Research has consistently shown that children in single-mother homes are more likely to live in poverty compared to those in two-parent households, regardless of their ethnicity. Economic struggles in single-mother households can contribute to a variety of negative outcomes for children, including lower academic achievement, higher rates of behavioral problems and mental health issues, and increased risk of homelessness.