I would assert it depends on the situation. 1 bad parent < 2 parents in a bad relationship (such that it negatively affects the child) < 1 good parent < 2+ goo

I would assert it depends on the situation. 1 bad parent < 2 parents in a bad relationship (such that it negatively affects the child) < 1 good parent < 2+ good parents/parental figures So I think in general multiple adults putting real effort toward raising a child is the best scenario. You can say what you like about specific circumstances, but as a whole, multiple adults are clearly better.