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Research shows children from single-mother households perform equally well as those from dual-parent families, debunking negative stereotypes. “Are single mothers destined to struggle?” asked Wang Tiemei, the protagonist in the recent hit female-led comedy “Her Story.” The film challenges conventional narratives by portraying a resolute and independent single mother, Wang, and her brave and courageous daughter Momo. Contrary to common perceptions, data shows that single-mother families are more common than expected. According to the 2022 China Family Panel Studies (CFPS), around 0.9% of minors — roughly one in every 100 children — live with single mothers, including those who are widowed, divorced, or unmarried. Urban, educated women are more likely to raise children alone What is the profile of single mothers in China? Zhang Chunni, an associate professor of Sociology at Peking University, offers insights in her 2019 book “Children From Divorced Families in China.” Her
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