SINGLE PARENTHOOD.

Single Parent is a person who has a child or children but does not have a spouse or live in partner to assist in the welfare and bringing up of the child.  Single Parenthood is the act of raising a child or children in the house.

Single parenthood is common everywhere, and sometimes, it's cause by death, divorce, medical condition etc. It has it's own challenges, difficulties, problems, and effect.

EFFECTS OF SINGLE PARENTHOOD ON CHILDREN.

Some of the effects of single parenthood on children are as follows,

Drug Abuse. Due to the difficulties attached to single parenthood, majority of their children are expose to drug abuse.

Alcohol Abuse. Some of the cases of drug abuse by youth is traceable to single parenthood,

Early pregnancy. Youth especially females are prone to early pregnancy.

Poor Child Development. Poor child development is one of the effect of single parenthood.

Financial Problems. Financial problem is one of the major problem of single parenthood. When the woman becomes the only one responsible for the financial, and upkeep of the child, or children they may likely face financial challenge.

Developmental Problems. Children who are from single parenst most times suffer from developmental problems in school. Due to the undue pressure from their parent, they hardly get the needed attention for their moral, and academic development.

 

 POSITIVE EFFECT ON SINGLE PARENTING.

Despite the negative effects of single parenting as it relates to children, their are also some positive effects on single parenting. Some of the positive effects are as follows,

Stronger Bond from Parent to Child/Children. As a single parent, it is possible for the child to enjoy strong bond between him and his parent. Some single parents spend quality time with their children thereby enhancing good parenting.

Less conflict. A single parent will experience less conflict in the home compared to husband and wife relationship.

Unconditional Love. Children from single parents enjoy unconditional love from their parent.

Undivided Attention. The attention of single parents is not divided.

Single parenthood has it ups and down; and it's important for one to adequately set out quality time irrespective of the pressure to train up your children in other for them not to be irresponsible citizens in the society.

Single parenting is challenging, but with proper planning, and commitment children groom from single parents can become responsible people.