Must be so hard being a single parent (Single Parent Families)

Member Name: dustmad

Product:	Single Parent Families
Date:	26/01/09 (32 review reads)
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Advantages: ending a failing relationship to move on

Disadvantages: splitting up a family

I am lucky enough that I am not a single parent , but I have alot of friends that are in that exact situation themselves. I often see how much more of a stuggle it is for single parents, than with 2 parents. I do not agree though that the parents should stay together for the sake of the children, if they obviously hate each other and are making all thier lives hell, then end it.Staying together would not be good for the children. I think there should be a happy balance of time sharing with both parents if this is possible. The children should not be blamed for the mistakes of thier parents, and no matter what you think of the childs other parent, you must remember that they love them equally to you. Don't upset your child by slagging off thier dad (or mum). I have seen this so often with my friends, and it is so hard on the children. If it can be amicable, then that is great. I have 2 step children and things are very balanced and work well, just how it should be.

Summary: my views on single parenthood