2007-02-01 05:52:00 · 9 answers · asked by Lars E 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
Children with two parents in the home are far less likely to be involved in crime, drug usage, teenage sexual activity, and pregnancies. Over 80% off all those sitting in prison had not father in the home. Get you self arrested and you will note on the intake form that there is no longer a place to even enter the name of a father.
A good reference book on this is Fatherless America by David Blankenhorn. Also the Fatherhood Initiative.
Even children in homes where there is abuse fair better, though when it comes to child abuse, mother account for 8 times more abuse, especially fatal child abuse, than fathers, even when you take into account custody arrangements (Murder in Families -- D.O.J.)
This is not to say there are not very sucessful single parents, but when taken in total, it is why we have to lock our doors on our homes and even in our cars, as we drive down streets.
2007-02-01 06:16:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think I have to go with Papa Bear on this one. I can't give stats but I can relay a personal opinion.
I feel kids learn from watching the honest interaction between two unique personalities sharing the home and that there are ups and downs in all aspects of a relationship. Life isn't do or die, it's got compromises. A single parent doesn't have that luxury - they're trying to satisfy their own inner urges and wants and may tend to make things only "appear" Rosy - put their best face on it - kids see right through that. If the single parent is honest the kids see that, if not they see that too. I'm sure the same could be said for 2 parent families but those relationships usually don't last. Kids will learn from that as well.
My wife and I have been married for over 37 years - had some bumps and down-times but stuck it out. Read my 'about me' and know this; I was not the easiest person to get along with. I wasn't unrealistic or overly demanding but I was a bit exacting. As a result life has given us 3 daughters who now work in International Business, Personal Finance, and Retail. They ALL started their working lives in fast-food. No drug abuse, no criminal events, no unwanted or unplanned pregnancies (tho I'm sure the boys tried! & believe me, there were lots of boys!!) So our lives -together- didn't give us everything we wanted but it gave us what we needed. On a personal note, I'm glad my family let me grow and stay a part of them!
I think we all gained something good.
2007-02-01 07:30:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
two parent families are better than any other way because while one stays home with the child the other can get a job a create an income. then once the child is old enough the parent are able to relax a little more with out having to make double the work for yourself.
2007-02-01 06:00:46 · answer #3 · answered by Andie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally for a balanced growth ( Emotional as well as psychological)of any individual care from both the parents are necessary. Love and affection as well as guidance are essential for a healthy growth.This can be had only when the parents live with the children in loving harmony.
2007-02-01 09:08:36 · answer #4 · answered by cupid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's not a question that can be answered with one quick little paragraph.
It makes people nuts - but it's true. There are now dozens of scientific studies that show the importance of two-parent families - and dozens and dozens of studies that show the value of fathers.
some feminist scholars don't like to see this, but I think that's short sighted. Real feminists should embrace parenting as a team effort (it takes a village!) , and not try to exclude men from the parenting experience.
(of course, "two parents" can be two women, too. but statistically, that's not so common)
2007-02-01 09:55:23 · answer #5 · answered by Zhara um Nikko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
two parents are not better than one. I have had it both ways. I raised my two sons.as a single mom. i met a great guy and we had two girls. it takes lots of love and communication . family support is great to.society wants you to be a to parent family.but whatever cards your dealt.be strong and hang in there.dont ever give up on a child. i consider my kids gift.
2007-02-01 19:26:11 · answer #6 · answered by speedy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure that's true. I think it just takes one strong, loving role model to raise a good kid. If the kid has two like that, they're lucky. Most kids are lucky to have one though.
2007-02-01 05:59:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If one or both parents are abusive, I would argue with that statement.
2007-02-01 05:59:43 · answer #8 · answered by chikkenbone 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
because it teaches chikldren not to divorce wich is a sin
2007-02-01 06:02:39 · answer #9 · answered by happy13213 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋