CLICK HERE FOR RESEARCH: Esbjorn et al (psychiatrists at the Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen and the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Center, Psychiatric Hospital, Hillerod, Denmark) find that:
"Regardless of age significantly fewer children with psychiatric illnesses lived with both biological parents as compared to the background population"
However, they also report:
"An increase in the mother’s economic independence may also increase the likelihood of the parents separating [26], thereby increasing the risk of family disruption among families with children having difficulties that put additional strain on the family."
These two key findings bring into question whether it is appropriate to provide financial incentives for families to split, where one parent may financially benefit more than the other. This is however, the default policy for many states, who may be damaging the psychiatric welfare of their future generations.
"Regardless of age significantly fewer children with psychiatric illnesses lived with both biological parents as compared to the background population"
However, they also report:
"An increase in the mother’s economic independence may also increase the likelihood of the parents separating [26], thereby increasing the risk of family disruption among families with children having difficulties that put additional strain on the family."
These two key findings bring into question whether it is appropriate to provide financial incentives for families to split, where one parent may financially benefit more than the other. This is however, the default policy for many states, who may be damaging the psychiatric welfare of their future generations.
