| Single Parenting and the Advantages for Kids |
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Scary reports of the effects on children of being raised in single parent families are common. While there are disadvantages, single parenting can also provide advantages for kids. Studies have demonstrated that the worst home situation for children is living in a home filled with frequent adult conflict. A one-parent home can be better that a two-parent home that is filled with adult conflicts and fighting, The parent may have more time for the kids as a solo parent, and the kids will benefit from not having seeing poor adult relationship patterns in their home. This may be more advantageous to your kids than having them perpetuate the same bad relationship patterns in another generation. Since kids learn from what the see, it may be more beneficial for them to learn about two-parent relationships from other intact families rather than from two parents who bear animosity towards one another. Children learn valuable lessons from dealing with hard times and having different lifestyle from many of their peers Your family may not represent the stereotypical American family, but there can still be lots of love and fun in your home. The opportunity to spend time in two separate homes can be a good experience for your children. They will see different approaches to life and hopefully, take the best of both homes to use in establishing their own households as adults. Often, a child with parents who live apart will gain a stepparent or two. Your child's extended family will then be even larger, giving her more chances to develop meaningful relationships with caring adults. Your kids may even get exposure to new ideas or experiences that could ultimately lead to a career or hobby for your child. Kids who live with one parent become independent faster other children their age. As a single parent may not be able to be home constantly due to a job and other responsibilities, the kids will learn to prepare a simple meal or maybe do some laundry if their favorite outfit isn't clean. Those children who are raised in two-parent homes often don't get as many opportunities to learn to take care of themselves. Your kids will also realize that since your relationship did not last, that this could also happen to them, and they'd better be prepared to support themselves economically and to run a household on their own. A major benefit for kids with two homes is that they often get two holidays for every holiday. Kids enjoy having two Christmases where they get two sets of gifts, often getting more presents than they would have if the parents were still together. The ideal family with two parents can be a great situation for children. But, single parent families offer unique advantages for kids. While empathizing with your kids about having to live in two separate households, you can also discuss some of the good things that can come from living in a single parent home. As long as there is lots of love and positive discipline, your family can benefit from the advantages of single parenting. About AuthorAnnie Parron has been single parenting for seven years. For other single parenting articles by Annie and to get a free single parenting ebook, visit The Single Parent SpotSource: ArticleTrader.com |
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