Effects

“Social scientists have found that children growing up in single-parent families are disadvantaged in other ways when compared to two-biological parent families.” (http://www.healthofchildren.com/S/Single-Parent-Families.html#b). There are lots of negative effects of being a single parent on children. First, children in single parent households are under a lot more distress. Not only adults suffer from stress. In fact, children are the most affected by it. When stress accumulates it can lead to problems in school and behavioral issues. Children being raised in single parent homes have a high risk of experiencing behavioral and emotional distress due to stress. They may have a hard time to adjust to their present situation. Children become confused, lonely, fearful, sad and angry. Second is isolation of the child and parent. Children will often feel alone. Lastly, lack of support from parent is another negative effect on children which can be remedied by establishing a connection and communication to the people around you. Communication is important for every single parent to make others understand their situation and gain support from them. The negative effects of single parenting on a child can to a large extend be eliminated if they could find the time to spend time, talk and invest in the character of their child.

In addition, there are also negative effects of being a single parent on parent. Like, First and fore most the financial status of the family may decline. This is a major concern, as the basic needs of the family are completely dependent upon the financial curve. As a single parent, she/he needs to work hard for their family so they will have an income. Second, single parents are associated with social negative behaviors. They isolate themselves from everyone and in the process also their child. This will have a very negative influence in the growing stages of the child, making him an introvert. Third, the psychological strength is slowly lost,...