2007-03-15 08:49:08 · 8 answers · asked by Mocha Skim 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Here are some cons that you may not have thought of. When your child is ready for school part of the projects are a family tree (she will only be able to do one side - thereby raising questions from her classmates), no father figure to attend all the little events in her life (and yes I know that there are single Moms that don't have partners). Hopefully you have a supportive family that will back you up, the lady I mentioned was an only child with no living relatives - this made it especially hard to raise a child by herself.
The pros - a lifetime that you can give love and devotion to a part of your soul.
2007-03-15 09:25:46 · answer #1 · answered by kny390 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't imagine having kids without my husband. If you are only planning one it might not be too bad. I think the pro's would be that you intentionally want to be a parent. That can be a rare thing these days. I think a con is parenting is really 24/7 and its nice to have the support of a spouse. If you feel the tick of your biological clock you still have time. I had my last child at 37 and everything was great.
Good luck whatever you decide :)
2007-03-15 08:58:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should investigate the children of donor insemination. They are not having a good time. Every child deserves to know who his or her father is. Check out this story first www.ispsnews.net/interna.asp?idnews=21721
On the other hand, there are so many children who are in the foster care system who would love to have a real family.
2007-03-15 09:28:41 · answer #3 · answered by Sharon M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a mom and one who did it single for almost 10 years, the biggest disadvantage aside from financial issues was that my daughter never had a father figure around. It was really damaging to her self-esteem even though I tried to be very proactive about affirming her value as a person. Also, It was harder to discipline and I didn't have anyone to share her triumphs with or who would let me vent when she was being terribly frustrating.
When i met my husband, he was a single dad too. Unfortunately, his son has worse issues than my daughter.
There is a reason that it takes two people to create and raise a child. It was meant to be that way because children need a minimum of their two parents, and then additionally extended family as well.
The biggest factor you need to consider is not financial.
2007-03-15 08:55:54 · answer #4 · answered by jhvnmt 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-25 22:13:19 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is hard, but it can also be done very easily if you have a good network of people around you. Parents, friends, siblings...they all make great baby sitters. I was a single mom for a while when my hubby and I seperated. I worked full time, while still managing to spend quality time with our son. We are all back together again...It will work out for you too. Good luck.
2007-03-15 08:56:28 · answer #6 · answered by angie 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get married much better. you have time. kids need both a mom and dad! Who in the world would want to be a single parent anyway?????? Being married is very important.
2007-03-15 11:02:07 · answer #7 · answered by LITTLE 1 :o) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
raising a child by yourself is extremely hard.
2007-03-15 08:52:17 · answer #8 · answered by redpeach_mi 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋