Single Parenting

Single Parenting

Introduction

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.

Discussion

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 child will not feel supported and feel guilt, anxiety nor it will affect the child's development, at least not for this reason.

In the modern society of today, because of the change in the social and financial status, at times mothers are additionally involved in their profession and concerns and are unwilling to agree to supervision of their kids. Nowadays there is a trend that parents are more inclined towards accepting the safekeeping of their children. The magistrates come to a decision regarding the guardianship of the adolescent in agreement with the welfare of the adolescent and frequently take under the consideration the desires of the child, which at times sway in favour of the father. Individuals are progressively more going towards arbitration in disagreements, choosing to decide on for ...