This research proposal aims to study the relationship between adolescents living in single parent households and tendencies toward delinquent behavior or academic success. The researcher plans to survey adolescents from both single parent and two parent households to compare results. Previous research has found that children from single parent homes often face greater risks of problems like school failure, dropping out, teen pregnancy, and substance abuse. The proposal seeks to add to understanding of how to provide more support and resources to single parents to help children succeed.