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ABSTRACT
The number of children in single-parent families has risen significantly over the past four decades, especially in Nigeria, causing substantial concern among policymakers and the public. The effects of growing up in single parent households have been shown to go beyond economics, increasing the risk of children dropping out of school, disconnecting from the labor force, and becoming teen parents. Although many children growing up in single-parent families succeed, others will face significant challenges in making the transition to adulthood. Children in lower-income, single parent families face the most significant barriers to success in school and life in general. This study attempts to examine the impact of single parenthood on the general wellbeing of adolescents in the University of Benin. A total of 100 respondents were selected using survey method and the research instrument was a semi-structured questionnaire having both open and closed ended questions. Four research questions were raised in the course of this study. The finding reveals that children raised by single parents are often faced with challenges that are usually reflected in their daily life and general wellbeing.
