how does a child in a single parent home develop emotionally?

Answer 1

Accept reality and responsibility with peace and happiness. Respect oneself and all others equally, and interact socially in positively, respectful manner.

Answer 2

Well I was born into a single parent home and I will tell you that my mother did what I would consider an excellent job of raising me as well and balanced as she should. There are just things that the child learns from the mother that the father can try and provide but it's just not the same and the same goes for the mother "trying" to be a father. That's why there's 2 parents and it is so important to keep a household together even through the tough times. Not only does the child learn from each parent but they also learn on how to interact and how to handle confrontation and everything between the 2 parents, so it's even more important to for the 2 parents to stay together AND for the child to see them argue sometimes but also see them resolve their differences, and make up and love each other and communicate because the child will learn from all of that. I mean if you are concerned about the future success of your child, like I said I was raised by one parent and I make a very comfortable living for my family and myself and I am married and having a good marriage (so far, lets pray it stays that way) so the child can succeed and develop nicely but I will tell you that a child raised by a single parent will have some challenges ahead of them and lessons they are going to have to learn "the hard way" where other children learned these lessons from their parents growing up. Everything has the potential to be a double edged sword, so just do the best you can either in marriage or as a single parent and pray for the best. Good luck

Answer 3

Well Don I was raised by a single parent as my father died when I was three years of age. But I am pretty well adjusted, although some of my buddies may argue this point. Ha! I was lucky as I had also grandparents that were very involved in my life. Sure I got into some trouble during my teen years but nothing to bad and I learned from these things also (although it took a while). I feel that if the child is raised in a loving and caring environment they will progress and develop emotionally just as well as a child raised by two parents. In addition the parenting techniques are of the utmost importance and all parents should set good examples for their children to help them develop in a healthy manner.

Answer 4

My mom raised my brother & me by herself & I think we grew up to be fine. We are 9 yrs apart, but we have the same dad. The first part of my life he was apart of, but once my brother was born he just became distant. I really thought that my brother would ended being a different person than who he is now because I had always felt that sons need their father. He is the most well respect young man I know. He graduated from high school, is currently attending college & working a parttime job. He has great goals & expectations for himself. Also, have friends that were just raised by one parent some have developed fine & some not so well. So, I really think it is all about how the child was raised, their way of thinking, & what the child would like to achieve in life.

Answer 5

I was raised by just my mother. I think i turned out pretty well. Never had many problems in school or anything. I'm now married (5 years next month) and i am expecting my 3rd and last child. I think a child can turn out great, depending on the parent. My mother worked hard to make sure i didn't feel as though i was missing anything. I never had any contact with my father. There were times i wondered about him, wanted a daddy ect...but my mom was great. Single parents can do it just as well as married parents if they chose to work hard. :-)

Answer 6

It depends on his or her environment.
If the child is in a caring and disciplined home then all should be well.