The family is the primary environment where children’s emotional, psychological, and social development takes place. When this environment becomes dysfunctional—due to conflict, abuse, neglect, divorce, domestic violence, economic stress, or parental absence—it significantly affects a child’s mental health and academic success. This literature study, titled “From Home to Classroom: A Literature Study on the Impact of Dysfunctional Families on Child's Mental Health,” reviews empirical findings from peer-reviewed journals accessed through Google Scholar to understand the negative consequences of dysfunctional family dynamics.Utilizing a literature review methodology, data were collected from peer-reviewed journal articles accessed via Google Scholar and analyzed through descriptive analysis techniques.

The review reveals seven major impacts of family dysfunction: low academic achievement, loneliness, behavioral problems, envy, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, and impaired social relationships. Psychological consequences such as anxiety, depression, and emotional instability were also common. These challenges often lead to poor concentration, lack of motivation, school absenteeism, and lower academic performance. The findings emphasize that children exposed to unbalanced parenting, aggression, or neglect often experience delayed emotional development and a heightened risk of psychological trauma.