In the past, because life expectancy was lower, most children lived part of their youth in an OPF as they lost one parent to death and then another. What has changed over time is the composition of these families (Ambert, 2006).” Single-parent families have existed for thousands of years. Widowhood or divorce cannot be avoided. Single-parent families have historically been looked down upon and are still responsible for many of society's problems today. Children need support not only from their parents but also from other people around them, when a parent leaves, it is the society that has the power to help this child and support him. Instead of blaming single parents, there are a number of things that can be done to help slowly reduce the negative effects of single parenthood on a child. Community programs and after-school programs show children that there are people who care about them. Subsidizing daycare so it doesn't cost half their salary can allow single mothers to advance their careers and create a safety net for their families. “Young people who overcome disadvantage are able to rely on a greater number of sources of social support than young people with serious coping problems, including teachers, ministers, older friends, family daycare providers, nursery teachers , neighbors or contacts at social agencies (Kaplan,