CHALLENGES of being a SINGLE PARENT

Seperation,Divorce,mom and dad may never have lived together,or one of them have died this are the most common reasons why end up to be a SINGLE PARENT.

It's quiet challenging to become a single parent and I tell you it's not easy. One of the challenges is most single parents are often working parents because someone needs to earn money to pay for food,clothing,and a place to live. Unless you are receiving child support but if not then good luck you will be the sole source of support for your child.And that can create STRESS. Most Single working parents work overtime at their jobs or having a lot of part time job for extra income in order to make ends meet.





I TAKE CARE

Because Mom is at work most kids simply take care of themselves for all or part of the time. My daughter is 8 years old now and she is very responsible and I can really trust her. This can be alright as long as your child knows the DO'S and DONT's and most especially they know what to do in case of an emergency.

Being a SUPERWOMAN

It's not only work but it's a full day's worth of task awaiting you at home.Since I become a single mom I only slept 4 hours everyday because after work when I got home I will cook,clean the house,drop and pick up my daughter in school,helping her with her homeworks and projects and during rest days I need to do my laundry and off to supermarket for groceries. Although these same obligations are faced by working mothers who are married, a single parent has to face these responsibilities alone, with­out the helping hand of a husband. For that reason, many single parents feel chronically fatigued. They often feel physically and emotionally exhausted and find themselves yelling more at their children.

NO TIME FOR SELF

Single parents feel chronically fatigued. They often feel physically and emotionally exhausted and find themselves yelling more at their children. No wonder a lot of things going on her mind like bills perhaps especially if your child get sick. Most Single Parents are potential to Depression common signs are  persistent sadness, irritability, difficulty sleeping, and weight gain or loss.

BURDEN STRIKES

I know most of us single mom out there begin  to perceive the responsibilities of child-raising as overwhelming.  Single parents ex­perience a great deal of tension and sometimes guilt that comes with not being able to attend to all of their child's needs or to provide all of the opportunities they wish their child to have.

Being a single mom is not easy it's challenging but we need to move on and embrace it's challenges courageously. Take it with full of positivity and full of responsibility. Manage your time wisely,stay happy,have fun with your kids. I know that it's a hell of work outhere but we can insert a little or more time just to be with our kids.

Time may be tight, but kids in single-parent families can make a difference by helping out around the house. They also can make another important contribution: reminding their moms or dads to have a little fun!