SINGLE PARENT

The effect of single parent families on children and society



Abstract

A single parent family may be a woman with one or more children who was previously married but is now separated, divorced, or widowed, or someone with children who was never married. The marital status of a single parent with children has long been an important signifier of her social status, because motherhood or fatherhood was, and still often is, expected to occur within a religiously or legally sanctioned union. In this paper, we try to focus on Single parent. In this paper, we discussed about the single parenting and their impact on children and societies.

Table of Content

Abstract2

Introduction4

Thesis Statement4

Methodology4

Background5

Discussion6

Changes faced by Single Parent Families7

The effects of Single Parent Families on Children and Societies7

Advantages of single parenting10

Conclusion11

References12

The effect of single parent families on children and society

Introduction

A lone mother (also known as a single parent), is a mother who cares for one or more children without the assistance of another parent in the home. The legal definition of lone parenthood or lone motherhood can vary internationally and occur for a variety of reasons. It can be voluntary for the parent, such as through divorce, adoption, or artificial insemination; or involuntary, such as through separation, death of a spouse, or a divorce that was not the lone parent's instigation. Fifty-five percent of lone mothers were once married, but statistics are more difficult to obtain for those who have cohabited or never lived together. Lone motherhood tends to be temporary, with four out of five lone mothers partnering, marrying, re-partnering, or remarrying within 10 years (Weinraub, 2002).

Thesis Statement

Children need love, authority, guidance and emotional support, and for this sometimes a single parent is more than enough.

Methodology

This research utilizes the qualitative method of research. The data in the study has been collected through the secondary methodology and has been used to perform the investigation. The secondary analysis has also been done through researching, studying and reproducing the literature from various articles, journals, books and available literature.

Background

Family life has become very different from what it used to be in previous years. Few years ago, mothers used to stay at home with children while the father used to work in order to support the family. But that tradition has far gone in today's households of America. Today, it has become very common for children to be raised by a single parent and such children often face disadvantages in various ways.

It is increasingly common to see as many children are raised by only one parent, either a single father or a single mother. Whether parents are separated, had an accident or simply did not want to take responsibility, the fact is that these children are not raised within a traditional family. While it is true that the role of these parents alone can be complicated and demanding, it does not necessarily mean that it is a tragedy or that the child will grow poorly. It is undeniable that if both parents not are present, the ...