Single
parenthood occurs in different forms, notably according to Shireman and Johnson (2015) are:
parenthood occurs in different forms, notably according to Shireman and Johnson (2015) are:
·
Widowed parents
Widowed parents
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Divorced parents
Divorced parents
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Unintended pregnancy
Unintended pregnancy
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Choice single parenthood
Choice single parenthood
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Single parent adoption
Single parent adoption
i. Widowed
parents: Historically, death of a
partner is a common cause of single parenting. Diseases and maternal death frequently
resulted in a widower or
widow responsible for children. At certain times wars might also deprive
significant numbers of families of a parent (Rampell, 2010).
parents: Historically, death of a
partner is a common cause of single parenting. Diseases and maternal death frequently
resulted in a widower or
widow responsible for children. At certain times wars might also deprive
significant numbers of families of a parent (Rampell, 2010).
ii. Divorced
parents: Divorce is one of the
most common causes of single parenthood. When divorce happens, one of the
parents is saddled with the responsibilities of catering for the children with
all the associate challenges that may arise. Children are affected by divorce
in many different ways, varying by the circumstances and age of the child.
Young children ages two to six are generally the most fearful of parental
separation, and often feel abandoned or confused (Benokraitis, 2012).
parents: Divorce is one of the
most common causes of single parenthood. When divorce happens, one of the
parents is saddled with the responsibilities of catering for the children with
all the associate challenges that may arise. Children are affected by divorce
in many different ways, varying by the circumstances and age of the child.
Young children ages two to six are generally the most fearful of parental
separation, and often feel abandoned or confused (Benokraitis, 2012).
iii. Unintended
pregnancy: Out of wedlock births
are not acceptable in some societies, and they often result in single
parenting. A partner may also leave as he or she may want to evade the responsibility
of bringing up the child. This also may result in a negative impact on the
child. Mothers with unintended pregnancies, and their children, are subject to
numerous adverse health effects, including increased risk of violence and
death, and the children are less likely to succeed in school and are more
likely to live in poverty and be involved in crime (Cherlin, 2010).
pregnancy: Out of wedlock births
are not acceptable in some societies, and they often result in single
parenting. A partner may also leave as he or she may want to evade the responsibility
of bringing up the child. This also may result in a negative impact on the
child. Mothers with unintended pregnancies, and their children, are subject to
numerous adverse health effects, including increased risk of violence and
death, and the children are less likely to succeed in school and are more
likely to live in poverty and be involved in crime (Cherlin, 2010).
iv. Choice
single parenthood: Some
individuals choose to become pregnant and parent on their own. Others choose to
adopt. Typically referred to as “Single Mothers by Choice” or
“Choice Moms” thought, fathers also (less commonly) may choose to
become single parents through adoption or surrogacy. Many turn to single
parenthood by choice after not finding the right person to raise children with,
and for women, it often comes out of a desire to have biological children before
it is too late to do so (Shireman & Johnson, 2015).
single parenthood: Some
individuals choose to become pregnant and parent on their own. Others choose to
adopt. Typically referred to as “Single Mothers by Choice” or
“Choice Moms” thought, fathers also (less commonly) may choose to
become single parents through adoption or surrogacy. Many turn to single
parenthood by choice after not finding the right person to raise children with,
and for women, it often comes out of a desire to have biological children before
it is too late to do so (Shireman & Johnson, 2015).
v.
Single
parent adoption: Single
parent adoptions have existed since the mid-19th century. Men were rarely
considered as adoptive parents, and were considered far less desired. Often,
children adopted by a single person were raised in pairs rather than alone, and
many adoptions by lesbians and gay men were arranged as single parent adoptions
(Renee, 2006).
Single
parent adoption: Single
parent adoptions have existed since the mid-19th century. Men were rarely
considered as adoptive parents, and were considered far less desired. Often,
children adopted by a single person were raised in pairs rather than alone, and
many adoptions by lesbians and gay men were arranged as single parent adoptions
(Renee, 2006).
