Single Parenting
Single Parenting-Advantages and Disadvantages
Samuella A. G. Brewah
SUNY College at Old Westbury
Abstract Being a single parent is an overwhelming task, nevertheless it yields greater benefits; with persistence and dedication. A strong bond is developed between the parent and the child/ children. It is a desire and heartbeat of everyone I to have a traditional family; wherein both the mother and father are fully involved in the lives of their children. In this all different roles and various levels of responsibilities are equally proportioned. There are times when as a single parent you encounter difficult moments; when performing tasks which should be handled by both parents especially those pertaining to gender. This research paper is to find out what it really takes to be a single parent and to justify whether it is better to raise your children singly or with two parents involved. My main goal as a single parent and mother of a 10 year old son is to help me further strengthen my belt for the challenges ahead and how to overcome them. It will help me have a clear understanding of the difference between single parenting versus traditional family and which one is better.
Keywords: Effect, Marriage, Divorced
To be a single parent can be very much stressful especially when you have to balance work, school and the home, supervising homework, projects and the likes and being the make-belief father or mother figure that is missing in the child’s life. As a single mother, It is difficult especially that I am in school full time and working full time with no support of any kind. You really don’t know how to tackle certain issues or even communicate it to the child or conversely. A single parent can be very strong, attentive to every detail in the child’s life, motivating, and gained unique camaraderie that is fostered by the allegiance of the parent thus empowering the parent to serve as a role model. Notwithstanding that, I still
Samuella A. G. Brewah
SUNY College at Old Westbury
Abstract Being a single parent is an overwhelming task, nevertheless it yields greater benefits; with persistence and dedication. A strong bond is developed between the parent and the child/ children. It is a desire and heartbeat of everyone I to have a traditional family; wherein both the mother and father are fully involved in the lives of their children. In this all different roles and various levels of responsibilities are equally proportioned. There are times when as a single parent you encounter difficult moments; when performing tasks which should be handled by both parents especially those pertaining to gender. This research paper is to find out what it really takes to be a single parent and to justify whether it is better to raise your children singly or with two parents involved. My main goal as a single parent and mother of a 10 year old son is to help me further strengthen my belt for the challenges ahead and how to overcome them. It will help me have a clear understanding of the difference between single parenting versus traditional family and which one is better.
Keywords: Effect, Marriage, Divorced
To be a single parent can be very much stressful especially when you have to balance work, school and the home, supervising homework, projects and the likes and being the make-belief father or mother figure that is missing in the child’s life. As a single mother, It is difficult especially that I am in school full time and working full time with no support of any kind. You really don’t know how to tackle certain issues or even communicate it to the child or conversely. A single parent can be very strong, attentive to every detail in the child’s life, motivating, and gained unique camaraderie that is fostered by the allegiance of the parent thus empowering the parent to serve as a role model. Notwithstanding that, I still
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