Question

advantages and disadvantages of a single parent family

Answer 1

Answer:

Disadvantages

Decrease in income. ...

Schedule changes. ...

Less quality time. ...

Scholastic struggles. ...

Negative feelings. ...

Sense of loss. ...

Relationship difficulties.

Answer 2

Answer:

Disadvantages:-

• Decrease in income. Amidst the other disadvantages, a decrease in income can affect how much time and money parents have to spend with their children.

• Schedule changes. Children may need to adjust to changes in time management. Parents will be busy filling the roles of two parents, and everyone’s schedules will be affected.

• Less quality time. Single parents may find it difficult to spend quality time alone with each child.

• Scholastic struggles. Perhaps children’s decreased motivation is to blame for high rates of absenteeism, low test scores, and high dropout rates.

• Negative feelings. Some children feel so upset about the situation that they will blame the parents for problems in their relationships.

• Sense of loss. Children may feel they have lost a protector or a guide. This sense of loss could lead to high rates of anxiety and aggression and children using their upset feelings to manipulate the parents.

• Relationship difficulties. Children of single parents usually have unresolved feelings of anger. These children usually find it difficult to form successful relationships.

• Problems accepting new relationships. Children may find it difficult to bond with potential partners of the single parent.

Advantages:-

• Fewer arguments. Parents regularly separate so they won’t fight in front of the children. Having fewer arguments will make the environment less stressful and make them feel more secure.

• Good role modeling. For children whose parents were in an unhealthy relationship it may be easier to understand that life can be managed without a partner and there is no reason to be in a relationship for fear of doing it alone (or differently).

• Teaches independence and responsibility. Because single parents are already so busy, children should be encouraged to be like the member of a team and do some things by themselves. Feeling part of a team helps children consider others, establish a good work ethic, and improve self-esteem and self-worth.

• Easier to understand expectations. Expectations are clearer when there is no one to contradict. (Discipline can still be a problem for parents who share custody, so they should discuss their expectations frequently.)

• Sense of community. Single parents often need to rely on others to help in caring for the children; introducing children to unknown organizations, friends, and family members can help teach them that they can find support outside of immediate family.

• Close feeling. Children can learn a shared responsibility for the life of the family. In fact, children from single-parent families a.re usually closer to the family than those from a traditional family environment.