Exploring The Factors Affecting Children In A Single-Parent Household

Past research has often shown that children who come from single parent families lead less healthy lives. For example children coming from a single parent family may be more likely to not finish school, they are often more

Growing up in a single parent home obviously can be very hard and with your mother being your oly role modle, you see yourself following in her footsteps. How can yuo see yourself working for a big company or owning your own business when you're not even sure what you need to get there. College is expensive, how would you ever manage to pay for it without ending up with hudge debts later? I'm sure all of these things are goin gthrough your head and it seems like all odds are against you.

Within the different influences that operate in the development of each individual it is important to consider the influences that originate with the inheritance, which are to the physical, intellectual and socio-emotional development. On the other hand, those that come from the external and internal environment; by means of which the experiences lived in their family, school, culture, social classes, etc. influence. In addition, those that are linked to the maturation of the organism and the brain.

If a child is raised in family and community that is positive and well supportive, child will have developed into better outcome. For example, if a child is born and raised in a family where both parents present and show support, caring and love that child will grow having a successful life. However, if a child is born and raised in a single parent or in a house that has family conflicts will destroy the way the child will turn out to be. Family conflicts will lead a child to not have strong family band that it will affects how they deal with others in later life. Just like professor mentioned in a class, if positive words like “good job, I am proud of you, well done” is used during child development, the child will grow up into that encouragement and do well in life. However, if a child is raised in the environment where people use drugs, smoke, drinks, and use negative phrase like “stupid, dumb, useless” will affect child performance in school and in their lifestyle.

Children raised by a single parent rather than children that are raised by two parents differ from each other in many ways. The most common way being the way in which the parents interact with their children and the structure of the household. When you have two parents living with you, it is usually both of them who decide together how the house will be run. On the contrast, when you are only living with one parent, you have to adjust to doing everything on your own which is hard not only on you but on the kids as well. Children who live with two parents will create a more stable family because each parent will be taking part in his or her duty to fulfill what it takes to be a supportive and loving parent to help the child to develop and grow giving him or her strength to be a stronger person under all conditions. The way in which a parent raises a child is a main factor in determining a child’s prosperity as well as a child’s emotional being. There are many single parents that find it difficult, and almost impossible to serve as a supportive mother or father to his or her child. In comparing single- parent families to married families, children often lack support from their parents, and end up facing more problems and challenges as they grow. With two custodial parents, the child will be better off because both parents will be able to provide a healthier, steady atmosphere for their

Research shows that there are six general effects bestowed upon children who live in single parent homes; regardless of the reason for the single parent status. The six general effects are:

The more “transitions” experienced by a child, the more children are likely to have either emotional or academic problems. It is not impossible for the children to have both problems.

This paper explains the impact of single parenting on children in the Unites States .Over the years the “normal family” form has changed due to the increase in the numbers of children born outside of marriages and the increase in divorce rates. Now many children live in households other than the two-parent household. Single-parenting is the lifestyle chosen by many parents, though the majority of single-parent households are regulated by the mother. Research shows there are many different effects on children raised in single-parent households both positive and negative.

As the saying goes to every start there is an end.My mother and i have a bond like no other she is like my bes friend.I was born in the eighties where mannerism was an important thing.It is not like in today's society, where you can approach an elderly person the way you feel like.

As a young child, I grew up in a single parent household. My mother who worked hard to make sure I was always in private school and had a good education. My mother never missed a school concert, PTA meetings, back to school night, or chapel presentations. Growing up in a single parent household also had its challenges as well. Some challenges were having limited money for fun activities, or not being able to go on vacations. However, there are some effects it can have on children such as emotionally and academically.

First, their children may suffer bullying because of having only one parent. This can affect the children’s way of living. Kids who are bullied can experience negative physical, school, and mental health issues. The child will not be able to do what he wants because he will be afraid to socialize with other children. Second, a child with a single parent can compare their selves to the other children who have married parents. A child may feel envious about not having a father/mother to guide him/her. According to Paul R. Amato, “Children living with single parents are exposed to more stressful experiences and circumstances than being children living with continuously married parents.” This statement proves that single parents are having a hard time raising their children. Lastly, the children living with a single parent can have a hard time expressing their feelings. Children who don’t see or feel the act of love between his/her parent can have a hard time expressing their feelings with other person. Due to unseen acts of love, the child may be confused on how he/she will show their feelings with other person. So instead of showing it, they are going to hide their feeling with their self

First, their children may suffer bullying because of having only one parent. This can affect the children’s way of living. Kids who are bullied can experience negative physical, school, and mental health issues. The child will not be able to do what he wants because he will be afraid to socialize with other children. Second, a child with a single parent can compare their selves to the other children who have married parents. A child may feel envious about not having a father/mother to guide him/her. According to Paul R. Amato, “Children living with single parents are exposed to more stressful experiences and circumstances than are children living with continuously married parents.” This statement proves that single parents are having a hard time raising their children. Lastly, the children living with a single parent can have a hard time expressing their feelings. Children who don’t see or feel the act of love between his/her parent can have a hard time expressing their feelings with other person. Due to unseen acts of love, the child may be confused on how he/she will show their feelings with other person. So instead of showing it, they are going to hide their feeling with their self

The purpose of this investigation will be to explore whether a single mother has an impact on their child’s development in relation to socio-cultural influences. Sole parenting has become more common to our society, this can be through the act of, separation, divorce, the choice of being a single parent from conception or the death of a partner. Looking at figure 1, the percentage of children living with a single parent is recognised in comparison to families living with two parents. It is clearly identified that our culture has dramatically changed over the years and shaped the way modern family types work. There are potential advantages and disadvantages on a child in the scenario of sole parenting, which can affect the child in different areas of their development including their social, emotional and educational growth. Figure 1

Single parent house hold’s can have many different social, mental, and emotional effects on the children who are raised in this kind of household. The effects of children raised by a single parent in the household, whether it is the mother or the father, are often negative effects. These negative effects include facing Economic Hardship, lack of support from family, and other emotional and social distress. Stress is a common factor of these kind of effects. Stress can affect a child and make it hard for them to succeed in various situations that are crucial to their future. I will be looking at research and exploring more into the effects of being raised by a single parent.

The environment that a child grows up in has the highest effect in shaping and molding their behavior. A child’s first role model is their parents, once they begin to grow and observe their parents behavior they can grow accustomed to those similar behaviors or choose to be different. Many times the church is an environment that has a huge effect in someone 's values and behaviors. When a person attends a church for so long they can then be cared for and nurtured. The way the church is structured and how much they focus on beliefs and values can influence a person. Most children spend their first 18 years attending a school that helps to educate them. They become educated in various ways; academically, socially, and in character building. Ultimately they can broaden their horizons in understanding different cultures and behaviors. A family, church, and education becomes an environment where values and behaviors are shaped in an individual 's life..