Another factor being examined will be the behaviour of a child, and how they react to the many different situations in their life. ... As is stated, it is very important to have a constant role in a child's life as a parent that is not at home on a daily basis. ... Behaviour is a very important concept when a child is developing in their early stages because it shapes who they become and the company they keep as they grow up. ... Those that go through their life with an absent parent in their life are prone to depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses that could end up in self-harm a...