The Effects of Having Single Parents
A family consisting of only the mother or the father and one or more dependent children is known as a single parent family. Single parent is one parent has most of the day to day responsibilities in the raising of the child or children, which would sort them as the principal caregiver. The principal caregiver is the parent in whom the children have residency with majority of the time, if the parents are separated or divorced children live with their custodial parent and have visitation with their noncustodial parent. Following separation, a child will end up with the 'primary caregiver' (the main carer, e.g. over 90% of the time the mother and a 'secondary caregiver', normally the father.
The effects of having a single parent can be positive and negative:
Positive:
Positive effects of single parenting that one should bear in mind as you raise your children:
Developing Strong Bonds: Spending quality one-on-one time with your kids allows you to develop a unique bond that may actually be stronger than it would have been if you were not a single parent. Never weaken the importance of your role, Realize if your bond isn't where you want it to be today, you can work to strengthen it, Your connection with your children won't end when they turn 18; the bond will continue to evolve into your children's adult years.
Shared Responsibilities: Children raised in single parent families don't just have "token" chores to do in order to earn an allowance. Instead, their contribution to the entire family system is necessary. The authentic need for their assistance helps the children recognize the value of their contribution and develop pride in their own work.
Praise your kids for helping out around the home, Let them know you recognize their efforts, Expect them to contribute and be specific when asking them to help out.
Handling Conflict and Disappointment
Children in single parent families witness conflict mediation skills in action. They get to see their parents
The effects of having a single parent can be positive and negative:
Positive:
Positive effects of single parenting that one should bear in mind as you raise your children:
Developing Strong Bonds: Spending quality one-on-one time with your kids allows you to develop a unique bond that may actually be stronger than it would have been if you were not a single parent. Never weaken the importance of your role, Realize if your bond isn't where you want it to be today, you can work to strengthen it, Your connection with your children won't end when they turn 18; the bond will continue to evolve into your children's adult years.
Shared Responsibilities: Children raised in single parent families don't just have "token" chores to do in order to earn an allowance. Instead, their contribution to the entire family system is necessary. The authentic need for their assistance helps the children recognize the value of their contribution and develop pride in their own work.
Praise your kids for helping out around the home, Let them know you recognize their efforts, Expect them to contribute and be specific when asking them to help out.
Handling Conflict and Disappointment
Children in single parent families witness conflict mediation skills in action. They get to see their parents