Moving On: The Expansion of the Family Network After Parents Separate
2004-FCY-9E
Figure 2.5 Distribution of children aged 10–15 years, according to whether they are able to confide in their mother or father, and according to their family environment, Canada, NLSCY, Cycle 3, 1998‑99
- Proportion of children who live with two biological parents who confide in: both parents - 59%, father only - 2%, mother only - 17% and neither parent - 23%.
- Proportion of children who live with two biological parents reunited who confide in: both parents - 40%, father only - 3%, mother only - 22% and neither parent - 35%.
- Proportion of children who live with biological mother and spouse/partner who confide in: both parents - 38%, father only - 3%, mother only - 36% and neither parent - 23%.
- Proportion of children who live with biological father and spouse/partner who confide in: both parents - 39%, father only - 13%, mother only - 23% and neither parent - 25%.
- Proportion of children who live with lone biological father who confide in: both parents - 42%, father only - 14%, mother only - 11% and neither parent - 33%.
- Proportion of children who live with lone biological mother who confide in: both parents - 31%, father only - 5%, mother only - 39% and neither parent - 25%.
