Single parents vs. Two parents

Single Parents vs. Two Parents

In last two decades, number of single parent household has increase considerably. Recent study by communal scientists displays that young kids brought up in lone parent households show lower learned accomplishment and higher incidences of difficulties with behavior. Besides this, image of single parents in eye of public is not so favorable, whereas married couples are looked upon with high esteem and pride. (Bennett 252)

Single parenting is not an very simple thing to do. Single parents have to face many problems, and their biggest problem is often related to finances and money. The financial situation of the family headed by one person is quite perilous. In two-parent family, when both partners are working, money is usually not the big issue. Most single parents are not in the position to provide basic needs to their children. (Arendell 1192)

Other problem faced by single parents is that they have to balance work, household, visitation schedule and children's school and extracurricular activities. The stress caused by these situations can cause many physical and psychological problems like tiredness, insomnia, depression and behavioral problems which entails frequent visits to physician and psychologists and regular intake of drugs. (Berns 314)

According to one study greater percentage of one parent families live below poverty line compared to two parent families. Also, it has been seen that children who come single parent homes experience long term psychological problems, higher absenteeism rates at school, lower levels of education, higher dropout rates and more delinquencies such as alcohol and drug addiction. (Bock 62)

Single parents also have limited social meetings compared to two parents as they have responsibility of looking after their children. Therefore, it is quite common for the single parent to feel alone and lonely. (Blum 199)

Adaption for Single Parents

Individuals who do not want to get into the marital relationship but still cherish nurturing families opt for single parenting. Adoption is the way by which they expand their family and include additional responsibilities in their life.

This is the major change for an independent individual and requires the lot of self-thought, determination and commitment. In addition, individual should explore whether he or she is ready in the full-fledged to take this initiative as it requires person to make huge changes in personal life in order to make it work. Financial back up is also important before you think of adopting the child.

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