Most of the time when a person thinks of a traditional family, what comes to mind is a mother, a father, and at least one child. However, the family structure of the traditional family has changed and does not necessarily demonstrate whether it is the best dynamic in which to raise a child after all. A child's emotions, behavior, academics and socialization can be affected depending on how he or she was raised. We may be able to see that a child raised by a single parent, raised by his or her grandparents, or even by same-sex parents might be better off than those raised in a traditional family based on the positives and negatives of each family dynamic. .Emotional impact.When raising a child, a parent or guardian must be aware of their actions towards the child. According to Abidin, “stress that has a negative influence. . . it can be particularly harmful to the child's development. . .“ (qtd in Fagan 142). If a parent or guardian shows negativity towards a child during crucial stages of development, the child may in turn be hindered emotionally. Research also suggests that “regardless of family type, adolescents whose parents described closer relationships with them reported better outcomes. . . adaptation” (Wainright 1886). In traditional families, the father spent less time interacting with his son, viewing this “interaction as unimportant” unlike fathers in non-traditional families (Halme 115). If these traditional fathers saw no satisfaction in their involvement with their child, then who was investing in the child? Are single fathers more involved in their children's lives? Halme reported that single parents, more specifically fathers, “loved spending time with their children. . . shared childcare tasks. . ....... middle of the sheet ......can F. Koerner. “The Effect of Family Communication Patterns on the Adjustment of Adoptive Adolescents.” Journal of Marriage and Family 70.3 (2008): 715-27. Academic research completed. Network. February 24, 2014. Smith, Gregory C. and Patrick A. Palmieri. “Risk of psychological difficulties among children raised by foster grandparents.” Psychiatric Services 58.10 (2007): 1303-310. PsycArticles (EBSCO). Network. February 24, 2014. Wainright, Jennifer L., Stephen T. Russell, and Charlotte J. Patterson. “Psychosocial adjustment, academic achievement, and romantic relationships of adolescents with same-sex parents.” Child Development 75.6 (2004): 1886-898. PsycARTICLES. Network. February 24, 2014. Zimmerman, Irla L. and Maurine Bernstein. “Parental Work Patterns in Alternative Families: Influence on Child Development.” American Journal of Orthopsychiatry 53.3 (1983): 418-25. PsycARTICLES. Network. February 24. 2014.