Single Motherhood in The Bean Trees
In the United States, the effects of single-parent family life on children fall into two categories: 1) those attributed to the lower socioeconomic status of single parents and 2) the short-term consequences of divorce that moderate over time (Jrank 1). A single-parent family can be defined as a family where a parent lives with a dependent child/children, within either a house just for them, or a larger household, without a partner and/or spouse. Raising a child can be quite difficult, but being a single mother and raising one independently is even more difficult as one can see it happening in The Bean Trees. In The Bean Trees there are several examples of mothering, but none of them are "normal.” Taylor, …show more content…
In single family homes it becomes very strenuous for single parents to be able to afford and have access to the necessary computers, books and private lessons that allow children to learn and succeed in school. They also become unable to afford basic clothes, shoes, phones and other essential necessities in order to survive. Many families are also forced to live in rundown neighborhoods with very low quality schools, few community services along with high crime rates in neighboring neighborhoods. Economic deprivation of single-parent families along with other major strain and stress is a source of problems faced by not just the parent, but also by the child. Unfortunately people in this type of situation have to deal with this type of strain and stress …show more content…
Show love, while being a single parent it may be hard to always be with your child but making sure to give them unconditional love and support is very important. Creating a routine can also help showing love to a child. With a set routine, a structure is set, and what comes with structure is always knowing when need to do something with a child and when something needs to be done. Finding quality childcare is a very important part of being a single mother. Yes, being a single mother comes with financial issues but finding quality care for child is essential. Setting limits and setting rules and expectations of a child are very much encouraged. Setting rules, and enforcing them will help kids to learn. When they listen to the, reevaluate their limits and see if they can accept more responsibility. Don 't feel guilty, it isn 't right to blame oneself because of being a single-parent. Everyone makes mistakes, and they all can 't be fixed. Take care of yourself, many single parents skip out on physical activity eating a healthy diet and getting plenty of sleep. Arranging to do these activities alone or with close friends will greatly improve your health and make you happier. Stay positive, it is ok to be honest with a child if times
In the United States, the effects of single-parent family life on children fall into two categories: 1) those attributed to the lower socioeconomic status of single parents and 2) the short-term consequences of divorce that moderate over time (Jrank 1). A single-parent family can be defined as a family where a parent lives with a dependent child/children, within either a house just for them, or a larger household, without a partner and/or spouse. Raising a child can be quite difficult, but being a single mother and raising one independently is even more difficult as one can see it happening in The Bean Trees. In The Bean Trees there are several examples of mothering, but none of them are "normal.” Taylor, …show more content…
In single family homes it becomes very strenuous for single parents to be able to afford and have access to the necessary computers, books and private lessons that allow children to learn and succeed in school. They also become unable to afford basic clothes, shoes, phones and other essential necessities in order to survive. Many families are also forced to live in rundown neighborhoods with very low quality schools, few community services along with high crime rates in neighboring neighborhoods. Economic deprivation of single-parent families along with other major strain and stress is a source of problems faced by not just the parent, but also by the child. Unfortunately people in this type of situation have to deal with this type of strain and stress …show more content…
Show love, while being a single parent it may be hard to always be with your child but making sure to give them unconditional love and support is very important. Creating a routine can also help showing love to a child. With a set routine, a structure is set, and what comes with structure is always knowing when need to do something with a child and when something needs to be done. Finding quality childcare is a very important part of being a single mother. Yes, being a single mother comes with financial issues but finding quality care for child is essential. Setting limits and setting rules and expectations of a child are very much encouraged. Setting rules, and enforcing them will help kids to learn. When they listen to the, reevaluate their limits and see if they can accept more responsibility. Don 't feel guilty, it isn 't right to blame oneself because of being a single-parent. Everyone makes mistakes, and they all can 't be fixed. Take care of yourself, many single parents skip out on physical activity eating a healthy diet and getting plenty of sleep. Arranging to do these activities alone or with close friends will greatly improve your health and make you happier. Stay positive, it is ok to be honest with a child if times