Being motherless can cause loneliness, worthlessness, feelings of being unwanted, social relationship problems, and mental depression. An absent mother can cause low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, attachment issues, and may lead to seeking caregivers or avoidant partnerships.

Children who grow up with absent-fathers can suffer lasting damage. They are more likely to end up in poverty or drop out of school, become addicted to drugs.
Diminished Self-Concept and Security: When fathers are uninvolved, children report feeling abandoned, struggling with their emotions, and experiencing self-loathing.