What has contributed to the rise of single-parent homes?

The rise in single-parent homes has been significantly influenced by the increase in the divorce rate. When marriages end in divorce, one parent typically becomes the primary custodian of the children, leading to more households being headed by a single parent. This phenomenon reflects broader social changes, including shifts in attitudes towards marriage and divorce.

While other factors, such as lower birth rates and the dynamics of two-income households, can play a role in family structures, they do not directly explain the specific rise in single-parent homes like the increase in divorce rates does. The impacts of divorce not only affect the immediate family structure but also have long-term implications for both parents and children, contributing to the evolving landscape of family dynamics in society.