Kids brought up in single parent households (41)
One good parent is infinitely superior to two bad parents. JMO.
MarsMan: One good parent is infinitely superior to two bad parents. JMO.
And two good parents is better than one good parent.
Expert opinion seems to agree.
MarsMan: One good parent is infinitely superior to two bad parents. JMO.
I regret that It didn't work harder to save my relationship with my kids mum, we're still good friends and you never know.
I was just reading something that Ireland has the 2nd highest percentage of children brought up in single parent households in the OECD after the US.
The strange things is that even though I'm a single dad I'm also a strong supporter of the traditional family, contradictory position I know.
kennyfromdublin: I'm a single parent myself with a 11 year old son, I've heard a few times in surveys etc that children who are brought up in single parent households due to their parents spliting up (not including the death of a prent) the kids are more likely to suffer from behavioural, social and academic underachievement than kids brought up in the traditional 2 parent family, I know my son is no angel but he does well at school and is heavily involved in soccer and GAA in particular.
Is it true that kids are statistically more likely to be less well behaved, underachieve academically and have less social skills been brought up in a single parent family than kids in a traditional 2 parent family, I just want to hear people's views.
Is it true that kids are statistically more likely to be less well behaved, underachieve academically and have less social skills been brought up in a single parent family than kids in a traditional 2 parent family, I just want to hear people's views.
There are many great single parents out there and going on what you say you are one of them.
However the studies do seem to suggest that there are more behavioral problems, social problems, truancy and under achievement in school in single parent households.
There are exceptions of course and its not a black and white issue, just because you are a single parent doesn't mean your child will have problems. A lot is down to the parent who is the primary carer. How both parents get on and whether there is friction also dictates how a child does.
Stability, either in a one parent or two parent household, is what is most important.
most youth offenders and criminals came from broken homes, any survey will tell you that
found this on google
2 parents are crucial for the development of a child
found this on google
2 parents are crucial for the development of a child
kennyfromdublin: I regret that It didn't work harder to save my relationship with my kids mum, we're still good friends and you never know.
I was just reading something that Ireland has the 2nd highest percentage of children brought up in single parent households in the OECD after the US.
The strange things is that even though I'm a single dad I'm also a strong supporter of the traditional family, contradictory position I know.
I was just reading something that Ireland has the 2nd highest percentage of children brought up in single parent households in the OECD after the US.
The strange things is that even though I'm a single dad I'm also a strong supporter of the traditional family, contradictory position I know.
Can you post this for everyone else to read if its online?
NoeloD076: Can you post this for everyone else to read if its online?
Here's the link in the Irish examiner it briefly states that 23.4% of Irish children are brought up in single parent households.
kennyfromdublin: I agree with you, thats why I play a stromg role in my kids life, he needs a strong, father influence in his life, there's only such much his mum can do, admitably she is a great mum but its vital that single dads play an assertive role in their kids lives.
Totally agree
kennyfromdublin: I'm a single parent myself with a 11 year old son, I've heard a few times in surveys etc that children who are brought up in single parent households due to their parents spliting up (not including the death of a prent) the kids are more likely to suffer from behavioural, social and academic underachievement than kids brought up in the traditional 2 parent family, I know my son is no angel but he does well at school and is heavily involved in soccer and GAA in particular.
Is it true that kids are statistically more likely to be less well behaved, underachieve academically and have less social skills been brought up in a single parent family than kids in a traditional 2 parent family, I just want to hear people's views.
Is it true that kids are statistically more likely to be less well behaved, underachieve academically and have less social skills been brought up in a single parent family than kids in a traditional 2 parent family, I just want to hear people's views.
I wouldnt believe in anything by what these survey are saying my little fella is 3 and he great im not just saying that but i must say were doing a great job.A credit to hes mam i dont have him all the time but i do but my input in aswell and im delighted with hes progress were both strict but fair and he doesnt get away with anything.JMO
biggles90000: I wouldnt believe in anything by what these survey are saying my little fella is 3 and he great im not just saying that but i must say were doing a great job.A credit to hes mam i dont have him all the time but i do but my input in aswell and im delighted with hes progress were both strict but fair and he doesnt get away with anything.JMO
And fair play to yourself and your kids mum, I've seen some of your posts on trying to get access to your kid and because of the role that you intend and will doubtless play in your kids life he will turn out fine.
My point is that particularly in working class areas in Ireland and the UK there are kids who are more likely to drift into anti social behaviour and possibly crime if they don't have a dad who plays an assertive role in their kids life.
Just another question for people are couples cohabitating more likely to split up than couples who are married?
Now I know as many people on this site can testify if couples get married they are going to stay married forever but I'm personally of the opinion that cohabiting couples are more likely to split up than married couples.
Now I know as many people on this site can testify if couples get married they are going to stay married forever but I'm personally of the opinion that cohabiting couples are more likely to split up than married couples.
kennyfromdublin: I'm a single parent myself with a 11 year old son, I've heard a few times in surveys etc that children who are brought up in single parent households due to their parents spliting up (not including the death of a prent) the kids are more likely to suffer from behavioural, social and academic underachievement than kids brought up in the traditional 2 parent family, I know my son is no angel but he does well at school and is heavily involved in soccer and GAA in particular.
Is it true that kids are statistically more likely to be less well behaved, underachieve academically and have less social skills been brought up in a single parent family than kids in a traditional 2 parent family, I just want to hear people's views.
Is it true that kids are statistically more likely to be less well behaved, underachieve academically and have less social skills been brought up in a single parent family than kids in a traditional 2 parent family, I just want to hear people's views.
It has actually been proving that kids brought up in single parent households have achieved higher academic ratings than those in two parent households, i cant' lay my hands on the research at the moment but i'll see if i can root it out.
Obviously this doesnt' go for all children, it also depends on the socio/economic factors of each individual household as well. As for the behavior that's down to a hell of alot of different factors, and is not just limited to single parent families either. Some times the kids are just having trouble expressing themselves and they go down the road of difficult to manage behavior. They need to get it out of their systems (whatever "it" is).
Thumblina: It has actually been proving that kids brought up in single parent households have achieved higher academic ratings than those in two parent households, i cant' lay my hands on the research at the moment but i'll see if i can root it out.
Obviously this doesnt' go for all children, it also depends on the socio/economic factors of each individual household as well. As for the behavior that's down to a hell of alot of different factors, and is not just limited to single parent families either. Some times the kids are just having trouble expressing themselves and they go down the road of difficult to manage behavior. They need to get it out of their systems (whatever "it" is).
Obviously this doesnt' go for all children, it also depends on the socio/economic factors of each individual household as well. As for the behavior that's down to a hell of alot of different factors, and is not just limited to single parent families either. Some times the kids are just having trouble expressing themselves and they go down the road of difficult to manage behavior. They need to get it out of their systems (whatever "it" is).
I would say if the kids come from middle class backgrounds in a single parent household then they could do very well acdemically especially if the father plays a vital role in their kids education, also they may have better support from extended family than say kids who are been brought up in council/local authority housing.
alicemiller: they are also from disadvantaged areas, i know this from my 5 years working with young offenders
David Cameron last year stated that marriage has collpased as an institution in poorer areas in Britain, he stated that it has largely become a middle class institution.
ya cant ever generalise when it comes to kids ,
this is a case where even if the stats match up to the facts the facts are irrelevant when it comes to this sort of thing,
every situation is different
this is a case where even if the stats match up to the facts the facts are irrelevant when it comes to this sort of thing,
every situation is different
blipper2000: ya cant ever generalise when it comes to kids ,
this is a case where even if the stats match up to the facts the facts are irrelevant when it comes to this sort of thing,
every situation is different
this is a case where even if the stats match up to the facts the facts are irrelevant when it comes to this sort of thing,
every situation is different
yes there are plenty of kids brought up in single parent families who have done very well in life for instance Barack Obama been a prominent example.
kennyfromdublin: David Cameron last year stated that marriage has collpased as an institution in poorer areas in Britain, he stated that it has largely become a middle class institution.
I was saying that in relation to the one about they are just from broken homes, in my experience and it was with the welfare and probation services, they are from disadvantaged areas. Many of them were a product of their society. I believe strongly that it is better to be from a broken home than a broken family. we are all products of our own society so we need to show our children how to behave and teach them to grow into healthy respectful young men and women regardless of whether mom and dad live under the same roof, once the child gets time with both and both are healthy role models i think they will grow up just fine.
alicemiller: I was saying that in relation to the one about they are just from broken homes, in my experience and it was with the welfare and probation services, they are from disadvantaged areas. Many of them were a product of their society. I believe strongly that it is better to be from a broken home than a broken family. we are all products of our own society so we need to show our children how to behave and teach them to grow into healthy respectful young men and women regardless of whether mom and dad live under the same roof, once the child gets time with both and both are healthy role models i think they will grow up just fine.
What's the difference between a broken home and a broken family?
kennyfromdublin: yes there are plenty of kids brought up in single parent families who have done very well in life for instance Barack Obama been a prominent example.
thanks for proving my point
would he have been pushed as hard as 2 parents and mauybe have to suffer the anxiety of experiencing the pain of an abusive realtionship(his parents )maybe the split up of his parents was the deciding factor in who he became,i think hes one of the most influential and important leaders in modern times ,
we love you barrack
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Is it true that kids are statistically more likely to be less well behaved, underachieve academically and have less social skills been brought up in a single parent family than kids in a traditional 2 parent family, I just want to hear people's views.