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Old 03-21-2006, 03:35 PM
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My sister, who is divorced had been a single mom for absolute ages. I know a lot of people go on about how single parents are bad for the children, but I disagree. Yes, my sister had hard times occasionally because there wasn't a second person to help out, but a lot of the time family was there, and I don't think that's a bad thing if family is involved. She has this beautiful daughter (my niece) who doesn't actually seem to be affected by any of that stuff at all. She loves her mom, and I think that's the nicest thing
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Old 03-22-2006, 01:12 AM
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I think it depends on how the single parent handles the situation. Some can carry it better than others. Yes, the children of single parents can be happy. Even single parents can be happy if they choose to.
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Old 03-22-2006, 02:46 PM
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It is very hard beign a single parent I see it more and more everyday. Especialyl for the women who work adn the kids being off from school or sick...there arent many places that allow you to take off all the time you need. Its hard I wish there were centers that can help you fromt eh city...
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Old 03-23-2006, 05:00 AM
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i agree its hard at times, but you can make it. My daughter is fully grown now and lives on her own. But when i was taking care of her, sometimes it was hard however those nights when it was just the two of us are some of the best memorys that i have. When she was sick it was EXREAMLY hard since i didnt have anyone to be there to take care of her and had to manage to take work off. However i wouldnt change a thing
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Old 03-23-2006, 07:31 AM
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Yes. It can be hard but it is doable I think. My former boss has five children, all have grown to be nice and responsible people. All of them are professionals now. I think one is a doctor and one is an architect.
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Old 03-26-2006, 03:05 AM
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The parent should really be focused of making her/his situation work. If s/he think s/he must do it, then most of the time they provide a happy home. It is not easy, however, but they just persevere. It would also help if the children are receptive to her efforts of making their life better and happier.
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Old 04-12-2006, 12:29 AM
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of course, one could...it would be bettr though if both parents are present...but a single parent can make things better for the child and make him happy...
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Old 04-12-2006, 12:31 AM
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It would be difficult...A single parent have to work extra hard to achieve this...But with the right attitude and a little luck, she can provide a better home for her kid and make him come out happy...
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Old 04-12-2006, 01:51 AM
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A parent can only do the best she can. It would be better to focus on making her child happy instead of wallowing in sorrow and loneliness.
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Old 04-24-2006, 01:20 PM
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i agree with cicada it depends how you handle such situation
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