what do you think about raising a child without a father?

Answer 1

It sucks for the child but if no father is around there is nothing you can do...well do the best you can and good luck

Answer 2

I think that raising a child without a father is hard on the child. I mean if you are a good parent thats fine but a child needs a male role model in their life also. Even if its not the dad. I think it works though, I was raised without honestly having a good father and I turned out fine :)

Answer 3

It beats raising him with an abusive father! (pun intended) But it's not as good as raising him with a responsible, loving father.

Ideally, children are raised by a couple that get along, that can cooperate, that aren't fighting all the time. The children learn about cooperating, commitment, etc.

But too many women have children by guys that don't really know well enough, guys who do not share the woman's values and there's conflict. Some guys just walk out and disappear, abandoning their kids much like turtles lay their eggs in the sand then walk away and let the eggs fend for themselves.

You can't make a sperm donor be a father.

Answer 4

I know from experience it is a rough road to travel. I have raised my children by myself most of their lives and it was a hard job. Trying to be a mother and father at the same time puts you through alot of stress. As a mother, giving love and attention to your children is the most important part of raising them.
You have to concentrate on what is best for you and your child. If the man is not wanting to take the responsibility, it is a sign that he may not be a good father. And it may not be a relationship that you would want to be in. Your future and happiness is just as important to get through being a single parent.
As the saying goes, something like this, "Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a Dad."
Good luck and take care!

Answer 5

OK I will answer this. I think that given the circumstances it is all right to raise a child without a father. That having been said it is always in a child's best intrest to have a mature adult male role model to allow for a complete understanding of the differences between the sexes. reaper out.......

Answer 6

I've had to ask myself that question because the deafening sound of the proverbial clock is ticking loudly. My personal decision is to not bring a child into this world by myself. I've watched my married friends struggle with the young infants, careers, their relationships, the mortage and a like. My ego is far too fragile to handle all that alone. It would be too tough on me and devastating to the child. Besides, the world has enough unwanted children - If I feel compelled to have a child - alone - I will adopt one. My heart and home are big enough to accomodate.

*This is by no means a dig at those brave and capable single moms. I congratulate you on your tremedous strength and courage. I do not believe that most people (re: women) choose to be alone and raise children - for the most part, I believe that **** happens and people are forced into circumstances beyond their control.

Answer 7

It is best to have both a mother and father who love one another and their children. It is better to have a loving mother raise a child alone, than to have the father around if he is not good for the child (and his wife).

Answer 8

idealy he would be there but if not,,it doesnt matter as long as the parent loves and cares for the child,,many people are single parents and as long as there is an alternative role model to compensate for lack of mother/father there isnt much to feel bad for.when children get older all they know is how they were brought up and hopefully it was a good experience,,at some point they ask questions but given understanding and a caring approach they often dont suffer at all.sometimes things dont work out and sometimes people just decide kids are not for them,,a bit late but it happens,hopefully the remaining parent more than makes up for the absent one.

Answer 9

its just common nowadays,and i think its better to raise a child without a father rather than be with his father,who doesn't deserve n just let the child see those bad situation leaving with the father.Its not a matter of having a complete family its the matter how you raise your child n educate them to be a better citizen.Im also a product of a broken family my mom raise me n my sister,but its being a single mom has not been a hindrance for our mother to raise us properly,as a matter a fact we have a stable n better future now rather than our cousins who ahd been raise with a father.Goodluck!!

Answer 10

I say that it's possible. I've been raised without a father for 6 yrs. now and I say I'm better off without him. Of course it can be a strugle sometimes but you have to get used to it, go on with ur life