Do you think having a single parent is better in some cases?

I was raised by my mom, and only my mom. I know my dad, but we don't talk much. I think if I would have had a dad around I wouldn't have turned out as good as I did (not bragging). I am a straigh A student and have no criminal record. Do you think it is better to just have one parent in some cases? Your opinions?Do you think having a single parent is better in some cases?
Absolutly. I know many kids who would be better off with only one parent. there lives would be more stable and they would not be walking on eggshells due to conflicts in the house. I am raising two kids on my own and not to brag but they are pretty great kids.Do you think having a single parent is better in some cases?
Well you have to take things as they are - I had a wonderful Mother *and* Father who raised me and my brothers decently but I had to raise my four boys on my own as their Father was absolutely useless (and more of a big child himslef as it turned out wanting all of the attention and resenting that I had to give most to his own children once they came along).


The main thing is that you appreciate what your Mother did for you and that says it all.


Best wishes,


Joan.
Well we are just talking opinions here, and no, I really don't think it's better to have just one parent unless you cannot avoid that. There ARE times when you cannot avoid it - people pick a bad person to be with, or the other person does drugs or drinks or whatever. But those times are few; if you can do it at all, give your child the gift of the second parent! The other parent offers so much to the child; a different point of view, a sense of balance and extra security. Men have a very different outlook on things and it's good for every person to see all the sides to things as they happen. It's hard to parent great when no one is there to say hey, your being too harsh or too easy or whatever it is at the time.





And married life is so much fun! Having the love of your life marry you and share a child with you -- nothing is more wonderful! I highly recommend holding out until your true love comes and then after marrying him having kids. It's so much easier, so much happier for all of you involved to do it that way. My hats off to your Mom for raising a terrific, smart kid like you! But would it be the easiest, best way to do things? Not in my book, not if it's avoidable.
One loving, stable parent is ALWAYS better than two miserable, fighting or abusive parents!
I guess in some cases but not all of them.
No