Do children need two parents?

Question

I am doing a report for school and would like to share this with others. Go ahead tell me what you think.

Thank you for answers.
I myself think if you are in bad marriage then a being a single parent is better.

Answer 1

Both parents play a huge role emotionally, however if one of the parents mistreats them, or isn't worth a crap, that can be emotionally damaging.... But really what they see is what they will do.. I just hope for all the single moms and dad out there.. they show more love and support to their children and I can tell you that will be enough.... Mainly they will have the feeling of being rejected, but when they get older they will understand it more.... As long as one parent shows love and understanding, there isn't a need to have a bad one in the mix to make things rough...

Answer 2

Please note that being a divorced mom or dad is different than someone who never got married in the first place. Children do need two,married, heterosexual parents. You need to be old enough and financial able to care for these children. If a person has a baby and the only way to care for that baby is to go on government handouts then that means you can't afford to have a baby. I don't care about all the people out there that will give me a thumbs down on this answer. Do what ever you want with your own life, but once you have a child the party is over and you have to be an adult. I did do it the right way and I am PROUD of that fact. My daughter will be better off with me and my hubby than a child who has to suffer the choices of selfish adults.

Answer 3

Yes, they do. I was a single mother and am now married, so I can tell you that children are much happier in a settled relationship. And yes, I agree with you, that it is better to be single than in a hellish relationship, but of course, you should sort that out before you have children.
Two adults make a family unit - hopefully adults talk to each other and support each other, also they can work out problems together.
Two parents balance out - if one is too harsh or too soft, the other can see this and talk it through.
Children do need two parents and they are entitled to this - we don't value our children enough and take it that we are entitled to children - we don't put enough value on what children need.

Answer 4

I remember reading about Princess Diana and one statement in the article said that kids don't need both parents as long as one parent is "crazy about them and loves the kids to death".
However, in my opinion I think 2 parents are better than one because of the balance they bring to raising the child, but of course the parents have to get along and listen to each other. One parent will have an opinion which the other parent can modify if necessary thru discussion. When there is an important decision to be made, two heads are better than one, especially if both parents live with the child and thus know the child very well. And I think 2 parents bring their male and female perspectives to different situations, and that is also valuable to a child.
I also think that it must make a child feel more secure and loved if he has both of his parents living with him. And of course he gets to watch them interact with each other on a daily basis and therefore learn how to live with a spouse someday.
All of my comments presuppose that the parents are mentally healthy, love each other and the child, are adequate communicators, etc.

Answer 5

Yes I think children need two parents.And the reason for that is One of the parents might have something to do or some where to go and the other parents could watch the children.Or the same as you could go and have some fun and enjoy your life.So I think life is so much better with two parents.You will get a break inbetween with two parents.

Answer 6

yes, it is the "ideal" situation. But, no, children do not "need" two parents. It is more like two parents are needed to get all the parenting done. In our case, I do pretty much all the parenting, and he provides the money. If one of us were to "not be around", the other could manage. It would be difficult and very challenging, but the kids would do fine.
hats off to single parents who are actually doing what I am talking theoretically about!
Rita

Answer 7

I believe that the more adults, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles etc. that a child has in their life, who are loving and nurturing, supportive and responsible, the better off that child is. All that said, you do what you have to do, and there are plenty of single parent children who turn out just fine. There are plenty of two parent children who have issues....so it's more than just the numbers.

Answer 8

i think that it does mater you need a male a female figure in a family situatuion this way you get the child to be a happy well ballanced adult life balanced meaning t parents i didnt have my dad around so i do feel something i mised but then again some men are ashole so it besst for no dad around (it depends) on how u look at things hope this helped out

Answer 9

I think and this is only my opinion but, yes. I think each parent teaches you different values and life lessons. Both are needed equally. While I am a step-parent myself I think a child needs both natrual parents to be involved if at all possible. Like with little boys, dad teaches them how to stand and pee, how to shave, how to throw a baseball and so on. Mom teaches him to be caring, compasionate and respect for others. All very important things for two different very important people for a child.

Answer 10

My mother is a single mother. Although I did not "need" my father, I really feel as though I missed out on so many things as a result of not having him around. It made me sad to think he didn't want anything to do with me and I thought he hated me (children often think this way). As I grew older, I realized that he missed out on so much more than I did as a result of his absence.
I don't think children "need" two parents, but God made man and woman and their ability to conceive "only" together for a reason. However, emotionally, I think children do need both, atleast I felt I did.