2006-11-24 00:47:41 · 10 answers · asked by miss_jj_keep_it_real 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
Yes and no. Kids need both parents to learn the roles that both play in a relationship. But if the relationship is not a good one, the kids are better off in a one parent situation. One parent can teach and love kids, but it will be hard, for the fact that you do it all alone. One income can be stretched pretty thin. Plus you are the one that they count on, school,sports,advice,emotional support,etc. It can be draining at times. And you are the one to give up plans when they need you. If the other parent is involved, that can help or created a whole new set of problems. I pretty much raised 3 boys by myself,I've been there. Tough but rewarding.
2006-11-24 01:01:38 · answer #1 · answered by niotaileagle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This has been proven by many years of study that families with single parents are disadvantaged. The single parent is forced to make ends meet and not spend more time with the kids. They are too exhausted/stressed balancing their time for work and for family. lt is a sad reality.
2006-11-24 09:01:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some ways they are because one parent has to do the work of two. As long as the parent is very dedicated though then these disadvantages can be compensated for.
2006-11-24 08:54:07 · answer #3 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. If both parents together means a warzone (like my marriage was!) then the child is better off living with the one parent,with visitation from the other. If the other parent is abusive in any way to the child,then the child is better off with only the one parent. What matters most is not the QUANTITY of parents-but the QUALITY. If a child is raised in a loving,supportive,stable environment;it doesn't matter how many parents that child has.
2006-11-24 08:56:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your right, they are at a disadvantage, as they have to manage the children, home and job. It's nerve breaking, but once everyone puts their hands in to help, then there's nothing to stop them from being the best. All the best to you, if yours is a one parent family
2006-11-24 08:59:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In what way?? Iam a single parent and the only disadvantage is there is no one to share the hard bits. other than that I think i am very luck x
2006-11-24 08:56:38 · answer #6 · answered by pinkkitten 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i used to work before i seperated from my wife,now i'm on benefits cos i've got custody of the kids,who are two and a half & 14 months.so they now take up all my time.the only disadvantage is forever being short of money,but in every other way things are perfect.they're well looked after and have got all the love they need.
2006-11-24 09:00:50 · answer #7 · answered by mike w 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely not if the parent is the loving type. I brought up my son from my failed marriage and you could not find a more stable and caring boy. He has grown to be a wonderful and loving person. The only downside is that he has not spoken to his mother since she went off with another guy 11 years ago and refuses to even talk about her.
2006-11-24 08:55:51 · answer #8 · answered by tucksie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
I was brought up by a single mother so i missed out on a father.
Also my mother had the doubly difficult task of doing the work of two parents.
2006-11-24 08:56:00 · answer #9 · answered by bluenose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortuantely they are. I know that there are exceptions to the rule, but generally single parent families are less stable and therefore raise lass well balanced kids.
2006-11-24 08:55:34 · answer #10 · answered by MrsC 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋