When younger, I often heard stories from my grandparents about how they met, fell in love, and eventually got married. And in their stories, the importance of conservatism stood out. My grandmother mentioned that at one point, she had wanted to break up with grandpa but did not end up doing it because she did not want to call them a “broken family.”
This does not mean that there is no longer conservatism today. But it is also undeniable that over time, the number of single parents is constantly growing. Whether forced into it or making the choice to raise children by themselves, many men and women alike are finding themselves raising children alone.
Some single parents are widowed. Others may have never found that special someone but were lucky enough to have children. In short, every single parent has a story to tell. And it cannot always be said that being a single parent is an unfortunate thing, but a tough blessing in actuality.
There are good things about being a single parent. To start off, single parents share a special bond with their children. They are the sole providers and must be involved in every aspect of their children’s lives. This can make the relationship between parent and child closer.
Single parents can pay special attention to their children. If there is only one child in the family, this can be even more relevant. The single parent can take time for important matters such as homework, sporting events, and fun activities both parent and child can do together.
Single parents can raise their children to be independent. This teaches children to become well-adjusted adults and lead normal lives. Many of them seek higher education and become professionals in a chosen field.
Children of single parents learn to take on responsibility at an early age. This is because they are often required to help around the house. This can include chores and other necessary activities. This builds up independence and enables them to learn to deal with difficult situations.
Single parents who are on good terms with the other parent can help them continue to strengthen their bonds. Children who have both parents in their lives will be well-adjusted provided the situations and relationships are good.
To cap it off, children of single parents often grow up to be the best parents. They know what they missed out on and what that missing parent hole felt like in their heart, and so they will do all they can to ensure that doesn’t happen to their kids.
