Single parenthood or 2 parent household?

There are very many differences in a single parent household from parenting in a two parent household. Some choose single parenting, other people choose the other way around. Each has its own pros and cons. It is in its own personal view to choose which better lifestyle is for them. There are no perfect relationships in this world, each has to choose whether to pursue the single parenting or continue the 2 parent household.

We are created by God different from each other, there are no perfect relationships in this world, and yet if people in the family don’t quarrel quite some time, the family is dead. We need to communicate and fight over things sometimes. The question is if I think that single-parent households do as a good job as 2 parent household? I think sometimes they really do as good things, and sometimes not. The situations really depend on the person if he/ she thinks can carry his/her family in his/her own ways. Personally, I prefer to have a 2 parent household, it is good to see my parents are there to support me in my life, with my career, yet it is still good that it is easier to make house rules and implement them in a single-parent household because there are no more arguments, however making rules is not easy, and it is good to have at least some adults for some consultations. In a family, there are always its strengths and weaknesses, even we prefer to have a 2 parent household, and there are some situations that a single parent household is better. It really depends on the situations. I will discuss the pros and cons of having a single parent household in the following paragraph.

In a single-parent household, children tend to have more responsibilities than children living in a 2 parent household; children run errands and do some house chores. Financial problems arise in a single-parent household because there is only 1 source of income and money. Parenting a baby is a no no for a single-parent household, because babies need 24 hours care and parents need some rest, they are not robots that can work 24 hours. Another problem arises when the children need to visit the other parent’s house every week. It is very impractical to choose between two parents. It is very impractical for the children to always accompany his/her parents always, he needs to enjoy life, and he needs companies like his age. He assumes that parents have friends too in a single parent household. For parents who are separated. It is very difficult to choose, they feel disloyal and confused. It is most important to keep children out of issues between parents. If parenting alone, it is good to have companion the same sex as your child, at least he understands what the child needs.

Parent in a single-parent household should think about that children are still children, whether you are on the north or at the south. Sharing the load of the parent shouldn’t take over. They need to play and be active in the community. They need to do the children’s games like playing, dreaming, running or simply being with friends. In visiting the other parent, children show excitement and the parent should be very considerate. Parent should allow time for their children to 'fit back into home' when they return. Some children take a few minutes, or hours, and some take days to adjust. They may feel sad about leaving the other parent and guilty about feeling this way. They may feel disloyal to you. Parent shouldn’t use their children to find their ex-partner doings. This way conflicts will be avoided.

In living in a single-parent household, parent should know that in this type of home can be positive experience for kids who often have a close and special relationship with the parent, sometimes kids will envy their friends who are living in a 2 parent household, but each household has its own ups and downs. Children in a single parent household are often mature because of the extra responsibilities they have. Parent should be proud of their children’s achievements. Children should also spend time with his friends. He cannot be loner all the time. Children too attached with a parent seem to hard for them when they are ready to leave home. They feel guilty for leaving home. The parent should be considerate that his child is no longer a baby that he is ready to have his own family wherein he will be a father soon.

There is no perfect relationship in this world. It depends on the family which is more comfortable. Each family has his ups and downs; it is impractical to compare a single-parent household to a 2 parent household. We can say that two parent household is better because both parents are there, what if both parents are busy working with their business? It is no use. It is still better to have a single parent household wherein your parent full attention is with you. What is more important is that the children know where they come from and who their parents are. Children should love both parents without feeling the guilt and the parent should be happy with his life so that the children can see that the parent is happy. Parent shouldn’t be the block to the rode of their success instead parents should be their companion, their guide and the light to their success. We should always know that we are created differently by our Creator, it is not important on whether we have a single parent household, or 2 parents household. What is important is that we should be happy on what we have for it is God who gave those to love us. Everything happens for a reason. It is still good to have a single parent caring for you, than having no parent looking after you.