Understanding childhood experiences is important when addressing societal issues. Recently, many societies have experienced social problems due to an increase in children with unknown parentage. These social issues are considered major due to the risks involved, such as delinquency, drug abuse, and homelessness. This study aimed to investigate the care provided to children with unknown parentage in modern society to improve future sociological approaches. The study employed analytical methods and content analysis to extract data from secondary sources. The results reveal that religious beliefs, economic conditions, and post-birth abandonment are key factors contributing to the issue of children with unknown parentage. The results also highlight how negative perceptions and discrimination affect children who do not know their biological parents in both their immediate (residential institution and family) and external environments (community, school, or work). It was concluded that children with unknown parentage suffer the consequences of their parents' actions. The findings recommended that authorities should prioritize introducing reforms and increase the funding for children’s welfare programs aimed at improving the conditions of children of unknown parents.
