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him or her to solve adult problems.
• Establish a relationship with the important people in the child's life (teachers, coaches, friends, etc.).
• Answer questions about the other parent calmly and honestly.
• Avoid backbiting and ill-speech towards the other parent in front of your child.
• Avoid behavior or speech that causes the child to feel pressured to choose one parent over another.
• Explain financial limitations honestly.
Being a single parent is difficult., but as you can see from the figures given at the beginning of this article, you are not alone. Connecting with other single parent families and establishing networks is a great way to ensure that your child will grow with a richer and more fulfilling life experience. If you are in a situation where becoming a single parent may be your only option, it is recommended that you seek out support groups, meet ups, group play dates, etc. in your area, as well as your immediate family and friends. This is an important step in establishing a support system for yourself and your child.
References:
"America's Families and Living Arrangements: 2010." America’s Families and Living Arrangements: 2010. U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic Statistics Division, Fertility & Family Statistics Branch, 2011. Web. 23 Aug. 2016.
"Single-parent Families." Encyclopedia of Children's Health. Encyclopedia of Children's Health, n.d. Web. 23 Aug. 2016.
"Single-Parent Families." International Encyclopedia of Marriage;Family. 2003, and Tish Davidson. "Single-Parent Families." Encyclopedia.com. HighBeam Research, 2003.
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"The Future of Children, Princeton - Brookings: Providing Research and Analysis to Promote Effective Policies and Programs for Children." - The Future of Children -. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Aug. 2016.