Single Parenting

Today, single-parent families are more common than the so-called "nuclear family" consisting of a mother, father, and children. Today, we see all sorts of single-parent families: headed by mothers, fathers, and even by a grandparent raising their grandchildren. 

Stressors faced by single-parent families

• Visitation and custody problems.

• The effects of the continuing conflict between the parents.

• Less opportunity for parents and children to spend time together.

• Effects of the breakup on children's school performance and peer relations.

• Disruptions of extended family relationships.

• Problems caused by the parents' dating and entering new relationships.

https://www.apa.org/topics/parenting/single-parent