Positive Single Parenting : (Tips for Raising a Child Alone)

Less opportunity for parents and children to spend time together.

Effects of the breakup on children's school performance and peer relations.

Disruptions of extended family relationships. Problems caused by the parents' dating and entering new relationships.Children born to mothers with a high-school diploma who earned a high-school diploma ranged from 78.5% for those who were raised by unmarried parents to 87.7% for those raised by married parents, the study found.Without a spouse taking up time with needs and requests, a single parent has more time - and energy - for the children.

Single parents are also able to arrange the family schedule without consulting, or being concerned with, the other parent.

Often, single parents are more relaxed with their children because of this.