is it important for baby to have two parents? explain why?

Answer 1

1) its a lot of work for 1 person

2) its good for the child to be raised by a man and a woman so the child can get perspective and learn what to expect from the diferent genders

Answer 2

I know that alot of people may disagree with me but, I once worked in the foster parent industry. I served two group homes with two totally different philosophies and ideas. The first one had 5 couples parenting the children and at the time I was single so I was like an extra hand helping out and giving them a break. Well, these kids - many of them went on to college and became well adjusted adults - not cursing - not swearing - not running away. The mom and dad idea (one naturally male and one naturally female) makes sense since that's how every child ever born came about - it only makes sense that they could become stable even with foster parents. Well, the second group home had single people working with the kids and it was always like something there was lacking - they were women and the kids were just out of control - not able to get off drugs, stop running away, being disrespectful, cursing and not really changing at all or feeling stable by being there. A single parent can do a good job - but the ideal way to build stability into a child's life is by having a mother and a father. It's genetic since the beginning of time to want both. How many kids without families have you met where they just said - I want a daddy - or I want a mommy - they always want both. It's just natural because of the way humans are - it takes male and female genes to create a human - no matter how you slice, dice or clone it - every human has originated from a male vs. female union. It's just a human thing since the beginning of the world. Not to say that single parents don't do a good job because I have lots of women friends in this situation but when you look into their children's eyes and they haven't had daddy caring for them - you can see the emptiness and longing. A happy stable and successful ife is certainly against the odds without two parents. Even if it's mommy missing - the kids are like not feeling nurtured in that case many times.

Answer 3

Yes it is very important. Kids need to feel the love of both a mother and a father. They also need to see the way two people that love each other interact and work together as a team. Kids are a lot of work and way to important to have that responsibility shouldered onto one person. I'm not trying to offened any single parents out there. Sometimes it's better for just one parent to step up to the plate, especially if one is not a good person, than none at all.

Answer 4

I think it is the ideal to have two parents because it makes things a lot easier if you have someone else there to help you with a baby but I do not think there is anything wrong with single parent households.

I have a lot of respect for single parents because they have a lot on their plate to deal with.

I think as long as the child is in a loving environment, the child will come out just fine, regardless how many parents are around.

I also feel children should have positive female and male role models around them as they are growing up whether it is friends of the family, aunts, uncles, grandparents etc. If they are surrounded by people who care about them and spend quality time with them that child will grow up with a strong sense of self and a strong esteem.


I hope this answers your question.

Answer 5

It is important for a baby to have a mother and a father. It is also preferable if they are married to each other and committed to each other so they will remain together at least until the baby is an adult. The reasons are because each sex has certain strengths and weaknesses that they bring to the job of raising children. I don't have the time or desire to hash everything out point by point but you can read plenty of studies on this. Contact any family advocacy organization to learn more.

Answer 6

I think it's important for a baby's parent to have a partner to help with the responsibilities and to lean on when things get tough. Raising a baby is hard, it's a two-person job.

Answer 7

I'm a single mom and believe my daughter is growing up just fine with one parent. As long as the child is loved and cared for and knows that they are still part of a family. (even tho it's not a traditional one) There are MANY single parents these days and I feel as long as you provide the child with the love, affection and time that they need, it is not necessary to have both parents present. Sometimes it is better for the child to have only one parents present as well, depends on the circumstances. It is a lot of work for one person but the rewards are just as big.

Answer 8

A child benefits from seeing a loving relationship in action. When parents love each other and the child sees it, even though they don't know what it is yet, they learn how to care and to love.

Also, by having a man around, the children learn to see things through a different perspective than just all female.

Answer 9

Yes. Studies show that kids who grow up in single-parent homes do not do as well. Of course there are exceptions (I was raised by a single mom and turned out fine, as did my brother). Kids raised by single parents are more likely to use drugs, drop out of high school, have sex early, get pregnant, and get divorced when they do get married. That doesn't mean they will do those things, but kids raised by single parents are more likely to. They can still turn out okay, of course, but it takes a lot of effort.

If you're asking because you're a single parent, do the best you can and pray a lot.

If you're asking because you're thinking about conceiving a child out of wedlock, please don't.

If you're asking because you already conceived a child out of wedlock, then trust me life with one parent is better than no life at all! However if you're thinking about arranging for an adoption it depends on your circumstances.

If you're asking because you have kids and are thinking about getting divorced, don't do it unless the relationship is truly abusive. Most people who stay married and work on their marriage end up happier than those who divorce.

Answer 10

A child needs a mom to feel "nurtured". I read some where that a girl is 75% less likely to be sexually active, do drugs, and drink, if they have a father figure around. Because believe it or not they build self esteem depending on the relationship they have with their dad. I'm not saying they won't grow up OK, If you ask me as long as you love and support them I think they will be fine.

Answer 11

it really depends. in my opinion if u have one good parent u r lucky. wats the point of having 2 parents if one sucks? i can speak from experience with one wonderful parent and one sucky one. i feel gifted to have one parent. although, if u have 2 good parents today u r amazingly blessed. personally i never plan on getting married, but i do plan on having kids. id like to adopt 2 and have one or adopt 3 and have none, unless i do ever decide to have more. when people say 2 active parents usually they think 2 married parents, but co-parents r becoming more and more common, which i think is wonderful. so if ur kid can have 2 parents, do it!(the other parent doesn't even need to necessarily be biological)