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Does A Family Need Two Parents?

Jeff Leach presents a series dealing with an assortment of topical issues facing teens. Should parents stay together for the sake of the family?

The BBC's teen brand BBC Switch continues its teen talk show The Surgery, a series of 20-minute programmes linked to Radio 1's Surgery, giving British teenagers a voice.

The Surgery, hosted by Jeff Leach, deals with an assortment of topical issues facing teens such as dating, family, social networking, ASBOs, fashion, drinking and drugs, body image, celebs, politics and more. In each programme, Jeff has an open and challenging discussion with the teen studio audience, with weekly contributions from teens around the UK. The Surgery also has a dedicated webpage online at www.bbc.co.uk/switch which offers expert advice and practical information.

Here, Jeff and his teen surgery consider if a family need two parents. In this modern world, do you miss out if you are brought up by just your mum or your dad? Plus, should parents stay together for the sake of the family?

20 minutes

Last on

Sat 17 Jan 200913:50

Credit

RoleContributor
PresenterJeff Leach

Broadcasts

  • Sat 24 May 200815:45
  • Sat 17 Jan 200913:50