Understanding a Single Parent
Extramarital pregnancy, divorce, death, and abandonment by one parent are some reasons are why some men and women find themselves as single parents. These occurrences are not only life-changing, but they can also be traumatic, for both the single parent and the children. The impact of these events and feelings are often either misunderstood or may, at times, not even be considered as significant. It is this lack of understanding that makes the study of single parent’s psychology and mental health important. Studies have reported there are more child and adolescent problems among households with single parents than in those with the “normal” two parent home. While most single parents may disagree, it is understandable why statistics point in that direction if all factors are not considered. For one, a single parent has limited time on his hands. Managing a household with another person is difficult enough. It becomes even harder for those who must do it alone. The single