Articles of category "Single Parents"

No other group in society is on the receiving end of so many stereotypes as black single parents. Being decried in the news media as welfare queens, especially single mothers suffer because of society's views and prejudices. While these prejudices run deep and are not reserved only for their race, it is usually accepted that anyone who discusses single parenting and the problems this brings to families and children alike, usually ends up discussing black single parents.

More and more parents in American are raising their kids by themselves. What are the struggles faced by American single parents? How can they combat these struggles and ensure that they are raising, happy, healthy kids? It is possible to raise well-adjusted kids as a single parent, but it takes dedication and commitment. Learn more about the trends of single parents in America.