Given all these circumstances, sometimes people are forced to adapt and change their gender roles. Teen parents face many challenges, including being pushed into adulthood before they are ready to take on the role. Divorce and single parenthood are also a difficult situation. An article published by the founders of “The Future of Our Children” explains the difficulties faced by single parents and the effects on their children: “Researchers have several theories to explain why children who grow up with single parents have a high risk of experiencing cognitive, social and emotional problems. Most relate to the economic and parental resources available to children or to the stressful events and circumstances to which these children must adapt” (Journal Issue 2005). These include economic hardship, quality of parenting, stress, and the impact of family values ​​and perspectives. These circumstances radically change the gender roles of the parent and the child (Journal Issue