Role Of Single Parent Families In Today's Society

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Single Parent Families In Today’s Society As long remembered by society, youth who have been raised in single parent families are considered to be unconventional than those young people who are raised in two parent homes. To many, the idea of being raised by one parent instead of both a mother and father is unimaginable but, our society has grown, and with it, the idea of single parent families has increased as well. In today’s society, it is shown that children, whether they have been raised by one parent, are two parents, have become successful in their lives and are independently sufficient. The complication exists in the controversy of youth being raised by single parents oppose to a child of two parent families. What makes a family?
When a topic such as this one has an extensive supply of fluctuations, it is impractical to tie these complications to only being raised by a single parent family. This article by Robert L. Maginnis, “Single-parent families cause juvenile crime,” states, "Children from single-parent families are more likely to have behavioural problems because they tend to lack economic security and adequate time with parents." This statement that suggests criminals are the output of single-parent juvenility is illogical. What the writer must grasp is that it is challenging for a single parent to care for a child by themselves for multiple reasons. A single-parent is required to work full time to be able to provide support for themselves and their child. They must also be able to have a chance to offer a sufficient amount of emotional time for the comfort and happiness of their child. However, even though this may suggest is impossible, it can be
I know from a secondary experience that what Robert L. Magginnis, the author the article is trying to communicate is inaccurate. My nephews never had a father around while growing up but did, in fact, have positive male role models. My dad, their Grandfather was always there to educate and support them as they slowly unfolded into young men. Anytime their mother had to work to support herself and her kids, my dad was there to step up and provide the time and attention they needed. They also had almost a step-father figure in their life to support them and raise them. Therefore, they had the best support group for them as young men. Being children with only a mother had its benefits. Although they came to find how hard it was for her always to meet the needs of her children, she did the best job that she possibly could and gave them the knowledge and support that was required to become successful men without the guidance of a

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