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Children and Single-Parent Families

            Most people think single parenting cannot be a positive experience. But in all reality, it has quite a few positive aspects. Kids raised in a single parent household learn early how to do their chores, not be greedy, roll with the punches, and they actually set goals they can reach. They also have a better understanding of relationship shifts and change, learn to budget, and come to realize that if you work hard it often pays off. Cornell University conducted a study with 12 and 13 year old's from single parent families. The study showed no negative impact on their social or educational development. The study also showed that these kids have a stronger bond with their parent or any other extended family or friends that had helped raise them. .
             Being a single parent, you're apt to create a stronger bond with your kids due to the fact you spend more one on one time together. Because you have to provide everything that your kid may want or need this ends up making you closer than any child that has two parents in their life. These kids learn how to not spend crazy amounts of money on something they may want. They also may try to help out by making their own arrangements to school events or social events. They tend to be more self reliant and have more initiative than other kids with both their parents. .
             Children in single parent families tend to learn that marriage is only an option and it's not necessary to be happy. This way when they go choose a partner they will not just pick anyone that comes along. Kids also learn how to be more independent and learn to support themselves better and know that marriage is not the answer. They can survive on their own. Independence is brought out in a single parent household. These kids may have .
             a different outlook on life than a kid who lives with both parents. They think of life as a teaching experience rather than a chance to make lots of mistakes. They then learn to become more confident and independent.


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Divorce in the family marks the beginning of an uncertain future for children (Walter, et al. 74). ... Most of the damage that children experience emotionally is not caused by the separation or divorce, but rather by stress leading to split-up, the divided family, and the events to follow. Children's needs vary due to their own family position and personal experiences prior to, during and after the divorce (Stuart 202). Remarriage is a common feature of the family lifestyle in society today. ... Many young children fantasize about the family joining back together. ...

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2. The Kindertransport Children

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3. Poverty, the Welfare System and the First Nation's Children

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5. The Definition of Family

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6. A Look at Blended Families

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7. The Triumphs and Tribulations of Interfaith Families

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