Portfolio Project: Single Parent Stress
Portfolio Project: Parent Stress
Amanda N Clement
February 21, 2015
Bryant & Stratton College
Psychology 101: Principles of Psychology
Ms. Jaynine Howard
Abstract
Being a parent its hard work in itself. However being a single parent it is multiplied. In the paper I will explain the stress of finances, discrimination, work load, and guilt that is put on a single parent. Keywords: parent, stress, discrimination, work, guilt, single
Single Parent Stress
Physics defines stress, as pressure, or a force. We may feel crushed by the weight of a huge decision, or stretched to the point of “snapping” (Rathus 2013). Psychologists define stress as the demand on an organism to adapt, cope or to adjust to stress (Rathus 2013). Sometimes stress can …show more content…
However these ups and downs are multiplied when you are a single mom or dad. With a dual family at least there is time for to take a shower or even escape even if it is only for a few minutes. But as a single parent, that is sometimes not an option. When you are a single parent you find yourself having to do both roles of keeping the house functioning, and the money coming in. These everyday events are very stressful. However there are a few things that you can do to help reduce the everyday stress of being a single parent.
It’s hard being a parent in general, but begin a single parent can be even harder. A single parent needs an amazing support system to help them out. Anything from watch the kids while an errand needs to be run, work, or just a few minutes to breathe. Single parents sometimes feel they need to do it all, like they feel guilty for the situation, and they don’t want to ask anyone for that help (Broadwell …show more content…
There’s more problems as the workplace. When it comes to employment. 79.5 percent are employed are custodial mothers, and 49.8 percent work full time. 90 percent are employed custodial fathers, 71.7 percent work full time (F.M, G.). These statistics clearly show that most single parents are gainfully employed so that they do not have to depend on others for their family’s to help. We haven’t heard of this type of discrimination on single parents in the workplace because many employers deny it. How are single parents discriminated? It can start as early as the interview. Applicants are asked about their marital status. The interviewer will then ask if they have any children. In some cases, when the applicant says yes, the applicant is then asked to leave (F.M, G.
Amanda N Clement
February 21, 2015
Bryant & Stratton College
Psychology 101: Principles of Psychology
Ms. Jaynine Howard
Abstract
Being a parent its hard work in itself. However being a single parent it is multiplied. In the paper I will explain the stress of finances, discrimination, work load, and guilt that is put on a single parent. Keywords: parent, stress, discrimination, work, guilt, single
Single Parent Stress
Physics defines stress, as pressure, or a force. We may feel crushed by the weight of a huge decision, or stretched to the point of “snapping” (Rathus 2013). Psychologists define stress as the demand on an organism to adapt, cope or to adjust to stress (Rathus 2013). Sometimes stress can …show more content…
However these ups and downs are multiplied when you are a single mom or dad. With a dual family at least there is time for to take a shower or even escape even if it is only for a few minutes. But as a single parent, that is sometimes not an option. When you are a single parent you find yourself having to do both roles of keeping the house functioning, and the money coming in. These everyday events are very stressful. However there are a few things that you can do to help reduce the everyday stress of being a single parent.
It’s hard being a parent in general, but begin a single parent can be even harder. A single parent needs an amazing support system to help them out. Anything from watch the kids while an errand needs to be run, work, or just a few minutes to breathe. Single parents sometimes feel they need to do it all, like they feel guilty for the situation, and they don’t want to ask anyone for that help (Broadwell …show more content…
There’s more problems as the workplace. When it comes to employment. 79.5 percent are employed are custodial mothers, and 49.8 percent work full time. 90 percent are employed custodial fathers, 71.7 percent work full time (F.M, G.). These statistics clearly show that most single parents are gainfully employed so that they do not have to depend on others for their family’s to help. We haven’t heard of this type of discrimination on single parents in the workplace because many employers deny it. How are single parents discriminated? It can start as early as the interview. Applicants are asked about their marital status. The interviewer will then ask if they have any children. In some cases, when the applicant says yes, the applicant is then asked to leave (F.M, G.