say the dad has never seen the kids and ran out... never to be seen. Can the mother raise
-a daughter who will be secure and still have a good view of life and not 'act out by sleeping around'
-a boy to be a man and not a carbon copy of his feminine raising and to be successful and secure in his manhood
2007-02-02 08:34:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Single parents can do a fantastic job raising successful children... One thing I learned being a single parent is that you can't do it all...Mom's especially have a supermom complex and try to do everything... As single parents we have to look to those around us for support... I learned that beinghonest from young age is important too... It's ok for kids to know that dad left, just make sure they feel loved, and cared for... Life isn't perfect and it's ok for children to see that...
Being a single parent has been a challenge, but I see the uniqueness, strength, and kindness that my daughter has and I am proud of her, and of myself for helping her find her way...
2007-02-02 08:47:36 · answer #1 · answered by luv2syd 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, and yes. I am the product of a divorcee and I am a secure, law-abiding, successful member of society. While having a two parent household is ideal, single parents can do it. Especially if they have help from their extended family. If anything, being raised by a single mother made me look up to, and respect her, even more. Especially now at 31, with my own child, I can't even begin to think of how she was able to cope by herself, but she did. Also, women can raise men and raise them well. Boys started out in the ladies room before they migrated to the men's room. If I had a son and he was a carbon copy of me, I'd be honored.
2007-02-02 08:40:22 · answer #2 · answered by MomofOneSpnkyGrl 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes she can, I know this because my mother raised my brother and I without my dad, who ran out us with another woman. I was 14 and my brother was 2. I went to college and earned a Master's degree and my brother has his B.A. and is now in law school. She was very tough on us. We were very poor during those years and my mother would always tell me to get a good education and not depend on anybody but myself, she didn't want me to suffer and work as hard as she did. She gave us our beatings, but I wonder where my brother and I would be today if she hadn't. I believe that a single mother can successfully raise children, but it won't be an easy job.
2007-02-02 08:56:45 · answer #3 · answered by Brown eyed girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely, as long as she sets a good example of how a woman should behave, and sets high standards for the men in her life! :)
i think the fact that you have these goals for your children, already shows that you are the kind of mom who will do a great job of raising them.
i do agree w/ the above post though... if you can find a strong male role model to be a consistent influence in the kids' lives, that will help. but it's better to have NO male influence than one who is a bad influence.
good luck to you and your kids... sounds like you're going to be a great mom.
2007-02-02 08:43:26 · answer #4 · answered by Janci 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely!
My mum raised myself and my older sister and younger brother on her own.
We are all well balanced, intelligent, individuals who do not seem to have been scarred by the lack of a father in our lives.
My sister and I both have successful families of our own, and my brother is busy traning to be a Dr.
An ideal family situation is a mum and dad, but it is not the only family situation!
Single mums and dads everywhere are doing a fine job of raising the next generation, don't worry, a positive attitude and a lot of love and your kids will be fine.
2007-02-02 08:43:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, definitely.
It is important to have someone of the opposite sex around just to provide that extra knowledge or support. But, that can be anyone. A family member, a teacher, or even some kind of mentor.
2007-02-02 08:39:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes a single mother can successfully raise a secure child. I did, he didn't even know his dad. my son works at the hospital in the er. just got his paramedic license and works at an abulance company. He has a good head on his shoulder, and your kids can too. Just show them a lot of love and let teach them the responsiblity of everything. and they will turn out fine. good luck. its not easy but you can do it.
2007-02-02 08:41:07 · answer #7 · answered by misty blue 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes definitely i am living proof that it will work. i had issues in the past but it will work itself out. i know it will. i am happily married now for 3 years and have 2 beautiful boys. they are precious and it will be hard don't doubt that it will be easy by any means but you will get through it and enforce the beliefs that you want them to have in their lives on a daily basis and as far as the boy in the situation, don't try to do it by yourself, let him hang out with guys, like uncles, grandfathers, etc. he needs a man in his life to help him succeed in manly things, no offense there are some things that men can do that women simply can not. it will help to have support in this process. hope this helped, holly
2007-02-02 08:47:11 · answer #8 · answered by Holly D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes my mom raised four boys and a girl everyone is stable and never been in jail.
2007-02-02 08:45:45 · answer #9 · answered by saturn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Example: Les Brown, former governor of Ohio - adopted, Black, and WILDLY SUCCESSFUL.
2007-02-02 08:38:07 · answer #10 · answered by justbeingher 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋