Single+Parent+Families


 * Single Parent Families

Single parent families are a type of family structure where the parent lives with his or her dependent children without the assistance from a spouse or partner. Frequently, a single parent family stems from a separation between the biological parents. Single parent families also commonly derive from unwed women giving birth, or the death of a parent.  ||


 * Common Problems Higher rates of antisocial behavior, aggression, and anxiety

Increased health problems

Decrease in available resources and adult supervision  Higher absentee rates in school

Lower levels of education

Higher dropout rates ||


 * Statistics Approximately 13.6 million single parents raising 21.6 million children
 * 30% of American families are single parent families
 * 84% of single parents are mothers, while only 16% are fathers
 * Mothers-
 * 44% are divorced or separated
 * 33% have never been married
 * 22% are remarried
 * 1% are widowed
 * Almost 28% of single parent mothers and their family are in poverty
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Fathers-
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">57% are divorced or separated
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">24% are remarried
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">18% have never married
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">1% are widowed
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Just over 11% of single parent fathers and their family live in poverty ||


 * <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 300%; text-align: left;">Parents
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Never enough time in the day
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Put on many caps- not only are single parents the only source of income, they also have to run the household by themselves
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Have to play the role of nurturer and disciplinarian in raising children
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Need a strong support system around them-Can be provided by extended family, school, or community ||

<span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Children from single parent homes are more likely to be involved at home <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">They may have to take care of themselves more than other children
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 300%;">Students
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Chores
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Looking after siblings
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Getting themself ready for school
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Making their own school lunches
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Latch key kids ||

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Constantly be in communication with the parent, especially during the initial periods of change <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Be flexible with anything needing a time commitment for parents. Make yourself available morning, evenings, and even weekends <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Do not neglect the noncustodial parents <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Provide a stable, secure classroom environment ||
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 300%; text-align: left;">For Teachers <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Be aware of the time constraints that come with being a single parent


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