Parents need to support and guide their children especially in this transitional period. Young adults still need stability in a home environment, and a secure emotional base (Ainsworth, 1974). This makes them feel loved and have the reassurance that they have someone to come back to at times.
Family ties and support are really important especially in the adolescence period. Parents really play a big role in the development of their children and how they cope up with the transition stage. Young adults, who receive support, security and care from their family, are believed to have a positive impact in the overall well-being of the child. (Moretti & Peled, 2004). However, there are also some children who do not experience these parental support and care. Nowadays, there is an increasing number of parents who are in prison. In fact, there is a global concern with their children who were left