How many single parents are there?

Question

I would like to know what is the pros and cons of being a singal parent verses a family with one parent never paying any attention to the chiled or spouce.

Answer 1

It's better to not be together than to be together in an unhappy house. My ex and I have one son who is now 9, but I had to leave when my son turned 7 (alcoholic husband). This isn't easy, but he doesn't see my ex taking out his drunkeness on me and us arguing or not speaking. You can make a happy home as one parent with a child or children...both are hard, but it's a rewarding challenge. We divide our time with our son very well, but if we had two, I think it would even be easier in some ways. Don't stay where it's not happy...kids DO know and pick up on it. Take matters into your own hands and make life the best you can. :)

Answer 2

lots of them around more than married couples i rekon,i would say the single parent family is always better off that the family with one child never getting any attention and or spouse,i am single mother of two an 8 years old and a 15 month old i notice that when i meet aguy initially he takes to my baby and gives more attention to him rather than my 8 years old,probbably because the 8 year old now holds adult conversation and can be a smart *** and pick on them if he feels like it but i still see where your coming from,so every time i see this as one gets more attention than the other it puts me off and i decide to stick on my own,i give both my boys double energy and attention and i get to do everything with them,motorbike riding,swimming surfing everything,and they are the best kids for it they are both boys and they are better this way than if they had aman around the house

Answer 3

I was a single mom until last year. My daughter's 13. I never got much help from her father. Now she has a good stepdad...but he drives me crazy... doesn't think I've done a "good job" with her. I strongly disagree. I used to say I would wait until she was in college to enter a committed relationship, but I really wanted to get married and she wanted me too also. So, both are good in their own ways...both are bad in their own ways. Everyone has different circumstances. I know that didn't help much. But being a single mom was perfectly cool with me. It was never "hard" and I never regretted it, we had a beautiful family just the two of us, but she needed a Dad in her life everyday and she's really benefitted from that. He's caused us both stress because of his unrealistic standards of perfection, but we wouldn't trade him for the world. Hope I helped.

Answer 4

I have been a single parent for a long time. And I raised my son with good morals, self respect and be respectful to others. There are a majority of single parents that are men and woman. I do praise them because it's not easy trying to be both mom and dad. My son is now 17 and he is proud to have me for his mom. He tells me that all the time.

Answer 5

I love being a single parents, probably cuz my ex husband emotionally abused me, but that's beside the point. Its just me and my son. Personally for me, being a single parents is 100 times easier and more fulfilling that when i was married.

Answer 6

only speaking on what i know, a two parent situation is best, if it it a good relationship. kids do not need to grow up without one parent figure, that doesn't mean biological parent. safe, loving home for a kid is better then any drama that you could bring if you have a bad situation.

Answer 7

My daughter and I have a wonderful life. When we were still with her dad, he neglected and abused us both. We are fine. Good luck and God Bless.

Answer 8

according to mexican census, as of 2004 there were 24.2 million single mothers here in mexico

Answer 9

I know alot of single parents.......I guess its just hard to support your family.