It seems like single parent hood is becoming an epidemic, especially amongst minorities. I applaud single mothers, and admire them greatly. But children will always benefit more from two competent and caring parents over one, even if just a little bit. Do you agree?
2007-02-23 05:28:14 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I just want to mention that minorities DO in fact have the highest number of single partent homes. That is a true statistic. While I'm sure there are a TON of acceptions to that statistic, it is still a true fact.
2007-02-23 05:47:20 · update #1
I grew up with only my father (unfortunately-he was abusive) so it really takes two LOVING, CARING parents. Although I have known people who grew up in single parent homes who had it way better than me, so it does really depend on the parent.
2007-02-23 05:47:11 · answer #1 · answered by happyfacemommy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I grew up with no father figure. My family is white and my mom worked 2-3 jobs trying to provide for her 3 children. We all knew my dad but he gave the least he could every month and just disappeared out of our lifes. I'm now married for 3 years now and I am putting off kids for a while just becuase I have flash backs of how our family was growing up. I know my husband would never leave me but I have insecurities now, due to my childhood. My dad is not a MAN and no male can consider themselves a MAN if they walk out on their family. This is why us females needs to have a stronger bond with one another. We are all sisters in this world. We need to stop being jealous of one another and stop putting each other down.
2007-02-23 14:10:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree that two loving parents are better than one, but if you have two parents that are fighting all the time then the child might be better off with just one.
The two parents don't necessarily have to live in the same house as long as they are supportive of each other and the child.
2007-02-23 13:37:26 · answer #3 · answered by tipp10 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I was brought up by both of my parents.So were my parents. So was my husband. So were my children. I grew up in a housing project where most of our neighbors were 2 parent families. I do not believe single parents are any more prevalent among minority families than white.
2007-02-23 13:37:33 · answer #4 · answered by babydoll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you...though in my opinion, the parents do not have to be a male & female combination.
Yes, I grew up with both parents in the home. They have been married for 36 years now.
2007-02-23 13:36:32 · answer #5 · answered by Meg M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do agree..children need 2 loving, caring, supportive parents...I didnt have a dad growing up...& my ma wasnt around much either...Its very hard...and when either parent dates or re-marrys the children have A LOT of resentment twds that new person (as well as the parent who re-married)...been there done that....
2007-02-23 13:40:06 · answer #6 · answered by east2west92 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having both parents is better than just one. But it depends on what kind of parents they are. its better to have one good parent than both bad parents.
2007-02-23 13:50:37 · answer #7 · answered by Natalie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree. I had both of my parents in my life
2007-02-23 13:40:39 · answer #8 · answered by Madison 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, considering my mother was emotionally/mentally unstable, I thank God I had a father in my life!! My dad was cool.
2007-02-23 13:36:44 · answer #9 · answered by auntcookie84 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-02-23 13:35:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋