Some of the common problems faced by single parents include: The child is more likely to misbehave for the day-to-day disciplinarian than for the parent who lives outside the home. The demands of income earning, child raising and housework mean the single parent may have little or no time for themselves.

Why is single parenting a social problem?

The increasing number of children residing in single-parent households often has been linked to many of the nations most serious social problems, including delinquency, teenaged pregnancy and welfare dependency; in fact, it is widely believed that single-parent families represent a risk factor for childrens

What are the common causes of single parenting?

Reasons for becoming a single parent include divorce, break-up, abandonment, domestic violence, rape, death of the other parent, childbirth by a single person or single-person adoption. A single parent family is a family with children that is headed by a single parent.

Is single parenting good?

Without a spouse taking up time with needs and requests, a single parent has more time – and energy - for the children. Single parents are also able to arrange the family schedule without consulting, or being concerned with, the other parent. Often, single parents are more relaxed with their children because of this.

How will I cope as a single mum?

Dont blame yourself or spoil your child to make up for being a single parent. Take care of yourself. Include physical activity in your daily routine, eat a healthy diet and get plenty of sleep. Arrange time to do activities you enjoy alone or with friends.