Disadvantages of Being a Single Parent
I. Disadvantages of Being a Single Parent
A. Economic Stress
1. Stress of being the sole financial provider
2. If newly single, parent will have to adjust to reduced income
3. Parent may have to work multiple jobs and juggle bills to survive
B. Over-extended Schedule
1. Parent being overburdened with multiple jobs causes feeling of being overwhelmed and out of control
2. Parent has to bear the burden of working and housework
3. No time for personal needs and well-being
C. Loneliness
1. Parent has to make all decisions with no one to consult with
2. Parent feels no relief
3. Parent lacks a social life
D. Negative reactive behavior by children
1. Children become resentful because of lack of time with parent due to parent having to working multiple jobs
2. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that boys in middle childhood may become aggressive, while girls of this age tend to become more withdrawn in contrast.
3. The daughter/son tries to fill the void when a mother is missing by becoming the homemaker and caretaker of other younger siblings. The child feels bitter about and robbing sons and daughters of their childhoods.
II. Advantages of Being a Single Parent
A. Parent provides a more peaceful household
1. The workload required to raise kids alone should be twice as heavy as when two parents are present. But in fact, the energy it takes to argue over who does what can be far more draining than the task itself. Doing the work alone can be less stressful
2. The opportunity to spend time in two separate homes can be a good experience for your children. They will see different approaches to life and hopefully, take the best of both homes to use in establishing their own households as adults.
3. Parent sets their own rules
B. Parent experienced increased personal development
1. As a single parent, you understand how enormous your charge is and you take it more seriously because you know there isn't anyone else around to defer to.
2. Parent
A. Economic Stress
1. Stress of being the sole financial provider
2. If newly single, parent will have to adjust to reduced income
3. Parent may have to work multiple jobs and juggle bills to survive
B. Over-extended Schedule
1. Parent being overburdened with multiple jobs causes feeling of being overwhelmed and out of control
2. Parent has to bear the burden of working and housework
3. No time for personal needs and well-being
C. Loneliness
1. Parent has to make all decisions with no one to consult with
2. Parent feels no relief
3. Parent lacks a social life
D. Negative reactive behavior by children
1. Children become resentful because of lack of time with parent due to parent having to working multiple jobs
2. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that boys in middle childhood may become aggressive, while girls of this age tend to become more withdrawn in contrast.
3. The daughter/son tries to fill the void when a mother is missing by becoming the homemaker and caretaker of other younger siblings. The child feels bitter about and robbing sons and daughters of their childhoods.
II. Advantages of Being a Single Parent
A. Parent provides a more peaceful household
1. The workload required to raise kids alone should be twice as heavy as when two parents are present. But in fact, the energy it takes to argue over who does what can be far more draining than the task itself. Doing the work alone can be less stressful
2. The opportunity to spend time in two separate homes can be a good experience for your children. They will see different approaches to life and hopefully, take the best of both homes to use in establishing their own households as adults.
3. Parent sets their own rules
B. Parent experienced increased personal development
1. As a single parent, you understand how enormous your charge is and you take it more seriously because you know there isn't anyone else around to defer to.
2. Parent