Date: 5/13/2003 7:52:00 PM
From Authorid: 45630
very ture but I still think that a child needs some sort of male and female role models. And the sad thing is that during the primary schools years their are very few male role models in the form of teachers. I think you need both. But certaintly a solo parent doesn't need another parent. It just makes things alot easier.lol.  |
Date: 5/13/2003 8:01:00 PM
From Authorid: 36766
my mom raised me on her own, my dad was around but he didn't do anything, he didn't pay the child support like he was suppose to, never took me on weekends like he was told to do...I think my mom did a wonderful job on her own, I never got in trouble, always obeyed her...of course I would talkback but she would do it and we would just be joking around about the things we would say...I love my mom to death, she's a great mom, too bad everyone couldn't have a mom like mine  |
Date: 5/13/2003 8:05:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 42945
thanks Kurt, I agree with what you are saying about male and female teachers, fortunately in the local school here, there are a lot of male teachers...so the kids are experiencing the both sexes and there attitudes, being a solo parent must be very hard for that person involved in raising the child/children, my experience with some kids especially girls that have come from single parenting seem to have difficulties in communicating with other males outside of the families (uncles, cousins etc)not in all cases but quite a few, the little ones I used to help at the local school, seem to be happier with me and confided in me, rather than the male helpers, just observation on my part...thanks for your comment...  |
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Date: 5/13/2003 8:12:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 42945
thats wonderful BC, your mother sounds like a very special person to you hun..and I reckon a lot of mothers would be the same and doing a great job, some need a little help to cope thats all hun...hugs |
Date: 5/13/2003 8:37:00 PM
From Authorid: 20956
my auntie is a perfect example of this ~ she raised 3 kids on her own on a limited income. It was very hard for her and i used to feel sorry for her, she always felt like she wasnt giving her kids enough when really she was giving them everything she possibly could. Its very hard being one person doing a two person job!  |
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Date: 5/13/2003 8:42:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 42945
thanks Sunny for your good comment here hun, so you would have seen it for yourself how hard it was for your Aunt...hugs |
Date: 5/14/2003 8:24:00 AM
From Authorid: 42703
yeah i agree with you it would be so hard to be a single parent,,Thanks for sharing this article!*HUGs*  |
Date: 5/14/2003 11:20:00 AM
From Authorid: 54987
I understand that bringing up children as a single parent is tough. Many single mothers can turn to their own fathers, or brothers to fill that role of discipline. Having a man would not guarantee that anyway. Teenagers are in a process of adjusting to becoming adult and it's hard on them, but it's not easy to see that when they're driving you nuts. Don't wait until you get mad before you have a heart to heart with them. Do it when you are both calm. Tell them that you love them dearly and want to come to a mutual agreement on whatever is the issue. A bit of give and take. Good luck.  |
Date: 5/14/2003 7:12:00 PM
From Authorid: 13546
Zema, you always post the most wonderful things. This is a great article, and I am sure that it will be helpful for someone out there. Thanks for posting this hon! *HUGS*  |
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Date: 5/14/2003 11:11:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 42945
thanks to JAak, Koolade and Rainbow Angel for your thoughtful comments here...hugs to you all... |
