2007-03-14 07:57:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I think more and more statistics and studies now prove that having a complete nuclear family doesn't always equate to a child having more opportunities and
growing up maturely, independently, and responsibly.
Most often, lone parents who rear their child tend to make - up and compensate their being on their own by being more attentive, loving, and caring; and exert more effort in spending and having quality time with their offspring.
Also, most lone parent now tend to try their hardest in being able to offer the best to their child, and therefore opening more opportunities to the child involved.
Also remember that services (health, education etc) are available to children whether they have a complete family or not. Most often, they even become a preferred client / service user once service providers found out that they only have one parent that supports them.
I hope this helps. Good Luck!
2007-03-14 08:07:28 · answer #1 · answered by DeN 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mom is a single mother of 5 kids we NEVER went without anything that we needed. Yeah, we might not have gotten everything that we wanted, but never did we have to go without the neccessities. I participated in the band throughout junior and high school, chorus, powerlifting, several clubs, and honor societies. The same with my sisters and brother, with basketball, football, track, summer sports and all of them were honor students. So it really doesn't matter if children are coming from lone-parent families, it's about the way they are brought up and the will power that the lone-parent has to do their best so that their kids can embark on every opportunity that comes their way.
2007-03-14 09:30:50 · answer #2 · answered by Jeremiah's Mommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, a single parent home means that that one parent has to work. Less income is the norm. Opportunities often cost money, and when that one parent doesn't make a lot, the kid suffers. With a 2 parent income, life can be easier.
That one parent may come home from work exhausted and not have the time or energy to take a kid places for sports or music. In the classic family, dad goes to work and mom stays home and cleans the house and cooks. That allows for the dad to come home and have time to relax and play with the kids. When there is only one, they have to work all day, AND come home and cook and clean. That is a lot of work.
2007-03-14 08:46:53 · answer #3 · answered by BaseballGrrl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know exactly what opportunities you're talking about. However, I'm from a lone parent family, grew up with just my Mum and I've lived a more succesful (in terms of happiness) and fulfilling life than a lot of people I know. My mum had to go through hell to raise us and we were never rich because she staid at home or oly worked during the day to bring us up. But, now I live in Japan, I'm possibly off to live in New York next year. I've done everything I dreamed of doing and I'm 24 and thats because I had the support of my mum behind me every step of the way. I haven't missed out on any opportunity, other than having to buy father's day gifts.
2007-03-14 08:08:48 · answer #4 · answered by kaiah03 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a single parent and my daughter lacks nothing. She has the things she needs (not just wants) and the same opportunities a child from a 2 parent home has.
2007-03-14 08:08:07 · answer #5 · answered by shorty 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am a single mom of two small boys and they have everything they need. If I was still with their dad then the story would be completely different. I know because we tried that. In my situation it is much better that we are in a lone-parent family. We have what we need and are much happier.
2007-03-14 10:29:58 · answer #6 · answered by Joy M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depend what happens in the nuclear family.
If there is abuse/domestic violence, then i think the kids are better off with a single parent, and what they lack in financial welfare, they get in love and feeling safe, and nothing is more worth having than that.
2007-03-14 09:00:38 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
obviously he means nuclear family..yes, the harsh truth is they do. i grew up in a single parent family and money was extremely tight, however we were always clean and fed and loved. we always knew we had one parent who was totally dependable. we missed out on things like holidays and we didnt always wear the latest fashions, but in the scheme of things they are not important. my mum did a wonderful job with no help and was never short of a cuddle for us.
2007-03-14 08:09:55 · answer #8 · answered by ginger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nuclear??
2007-03-14 08:01:08 · answer #9 · answered by ncc742 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What??From Nuclear what?? You question is incomplete!
2007-03-14 08:00:47 · answer #10 · answered by MRod 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋