Our first point will discuss is guilt. I believe single parents and dual parents have an equal amount of guilt on how they raise their children. We as parents always try to give our children everything they want and need just to make sure that they grow up to be a well-rounded and successful adult. I know from personal experience this is true. My concern about raising a child in a single parent home is that the child will grow up to fast and not get to enjoy being a child. Let’s see look at what the effects of this could be.
Responsibility, most parents don’t realize how much they take for granted by giving their children some responsibilities. I agree that children need to have a few responsibilities, but some receive far too many. Children who are being raised by two parents may only receive a few responsibilities that they are required to do each day after school, but nothing compared to the children that are being raised in a single parent household. These children may have to either get supper started or make their own because the parent may have to work late. Plus, if there are younger siblings involved, naturally the oldest child would be responsible for looking after them. Now, what if