children of single parents

Recounts the experiences of a boy named Peter who is living in the home of foster parents while his own mother tries to overcome her alcoholism.

Discusses why some families have only one parent and examines some of the problems that occur in single-parent families.

Examines the effects of living in a single-parent family, discussing such topics as emotional aspects and economic factors.

The author, who was shot at the age of thirteen, writes a letter to his unknown assailant, whom he names Marcus, detailing the repercussions of that fateful day.

Discusses coping with the problems of living in a single-parent home.

Examines potential problems and issues that might arise in several different kinds of single-parent homes.