Research suggests that custodial mothers do better than custodial fathers in maintaining authority over children after divorce, because they do not attempt to befriend their children, as men do.

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Research does not conclusively suggest that custodial mothers inherently do better than custodial fathers in maintaining authority due to a lack of attempting to befriend their children. Parenting styles and effectiveness can vary widely among individuals regardless of gender, and the ability to maintain authority and discipline is influenced by many factors including personality, parenting strategies, and the individual child's response to those strategies.

Research Suggests That Custodial Mothers Do Better Than Custodial Fathers