Do single parents find it more difficult to raise a child?
Yes. It takes two people to make a child and two to raise one. I’m a single mother of two boys and it breaks my heart to watch my favorite people in the world go without their birth right. Things like someone else to cuddle them, help them, spoil them.Imagine all that you, and your spouse do for and with your children then imagine one - gone. Would it be more difficult for you to raise your child alone?
What is it like being a young single mom? (Age 21)?
"Makes us smile" may be right about the opinion of some men, but others obviously feel differently. I was raised by a step-father who was a great father to me. Some men actually prefer women who already have kids, it's proof of your fertility and appeals to their sense of future fatherhood. I really don't consider 21 to be particularly young to be a parent. Actually, it's about right, in my estimation. 17-18 is too young, 30, too old. Anywhere in your 20s is just right. As for college, most universities have family housing - essentially dorms for students with families - and child care. Both student family housing and university day care are generally cheaper than market rates. I did college (bachelor program, two majors and a minor) at a major university, which I started *after* I had three kids. It's a challenge, but it can be done. I wasn't a single parent, but many of my fellow parent-students were, and they did just fine.
Why do people stereotype YOUNG MUMS and SINGLE PARENTS?
The reason i posted this question is beause of the response abojut my age, it just proves how small minded people are. My question about social welfare, if you read it properly- i didnt even know what social welfare was, i now know its benefits, like i said on that question, we have been told we will be entitled to something else, and was enquiring about it, dont tell me if you got told that you wouldnt? Which I couldnt be bothered to anyway, as we are fine as we are. im not going on about how perfect my life is, its better then people always going on about how this and that has ahppened to them, and dont realize and appreciate how lucky they are, you would soon start going on about that if i was doing that. wanna know bad points in my life? My parents split when i was 10, i have OCD, have had depression for 6 years. parents never showed me no love, and was bullied at school, happy now? i dont go on about it, as i am a happy and proud person, and look to the positive things in life
Is it REALLY hard being a single mom?
I'm currently 35 weeks pregnant, with my first child. The "father" skipped out in the very beginning. I haven't really truly thought about what's about to happen once the baby finally comes, Since i've been getting closer to the due date. It just hasn't really seemed real until now. Im starting to get really scared. I don't know how i'm going to do this on my own. Don't get me wrong I can't wait to see my little man but I can't help to think about whats to come. Please I need advise.
How do single parents of young children with minimal support handle medical emergencies?
First, I understand how this would be a scary scenario and applaud you for being proactive. I relate first-hand to being the only "Point Man" for my children. It seems the only answer is to do what you are doing: have an emergency plan in place. In the absence of grandparents, family, neighbors, and friends/coworkers, you will have to appeal to "strangers". I've been in this position before and it is hard! You are being a great Dad to look out for your childrens' needs--and to take care of yourself, because they obviously need you around! I would call your nearest church/synagogue, even if you are not at all religious, and tell the pastor/priest of your predicament. You have a legitimate need for help, and the good news is that there are plenty of good people out there who are willing to help you--but they can't help if they don't know of your need. I would also call your local volunteer fire department, and ask the same question: Do they know of anyone who would be willing to be your emergency go-to person? I would also contact your local public high school or community college, and talk to the Guidance Counselor, or ideally, a Social Worker. There are students who drive who need to earn community service points, so you could help each other--they'd earn points while you have emergency childcare. This is really a special situation and will require some "out of the box" problem solving skills--which you're already utilizing to post this question online. You rock! I would not personally rely on CPS; perhaps because of my fears that they would think I'm not capable of caring for my children, to be in this situation in the first place (having a disability and being the sole care provider with no support network in place.) I wish I could assume that they would help provide support, but that's not what they're trained to do/requires a different perspective. I wish you the very best of everything.
Any advice for a young, lonely single mom?
sorry to learn of your plight. Look at it at another angle....you are very fortunate and well taken care of. sorry to say...you are young and have to pull yourself together for the sake of your life and child. Stop smoking, drinking and the ONS thing before you really get into trouble. you are young and resourceful and you only can help yourself. Continue to be slutty and ONS and you jolly well know where you will end up and get into....it will be worst. you have a friend who is a single mom and someone to share and learn from....do it.... remember....you have lots of responsibilities and can't afford to be lonely....
Is life tough for a single mother?
I was a single mom for 26 years. I found it hard. Working full-time and single parenting is like having two full-time jobs. I was tired most of the time. I didn’t get to ever sleep in, was often up in the night if a child was sick, and rarely had a day off or holiday. My family lived out of province so I had little support.It was demanding being responsible for everything, all of the time. There were so many decisions to make, many of them related to finances. It seemed like I’d just get to the point of making ends meet and then another unexpected expense would occur.There were eleven years between my daughters so that presented some unique challenges. It was like raising two “only children”. Their needs were so different.I was involved in three car accidents during those years. I had an infant to care for when the second accident occurred. I was hit by a drunk driver who ran a stop sign. I needed home support workers to help me with household tasks and childcare while I recovered. That was a very challenging time.Christmases and holidays were always painful. My eldest daughter would spend every second Christmas with her father out of town. Our little family was so far from being whole. His lifestyle presented safety concerns which eventually I had to take up with the Ministry of Children and Families. It wasn’t smooth sailing, ever.I’m grateful to have two loving, supportive daughters, who are doing well in life. I can’t say that I’m content on my own. I miss them very much. Peace of mind is like a butterfly for me. It flits about between moments of joy and gratitude then moments of grief and loss.I think a loving partner would have helped a lot when there was tragedy in the family. My church family was a life saver more than once. I don’t think that I could have survived those 26 years without my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.