Only for those who are single parents.
…Almost every day…haha…I am being somewhat fecitious but truly, as a single father of two girls, oldest being 21 now, I can say it is now that is the hardest. Because I am constantly realizing all the moments when I should have said this or that or done something a different way. It’s simple to say and yet hard to practice at times but try to be the best parent you can with the thought that every decision you make should be for the child and his or her "future social characteristics", for when they get older is truly when you will know if you "did the best you could". My kids are great kids and I think I worry about them more now than I did at an early age. However, I always questioned myself from time to time as to whether I was being the best parent, I think we should be concerned if we do not question ourselves. Complacency is infectious. Remember, it is easier to raise a child than an adult.
Best wishes to all the Single parents.
rasing them in their teen years and finical hardship
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Those first few months were the hardest for me so far. It was hard not having help with the babies in the middle of the night or when they were crying and I couldn’t figure out why.
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I am not a single parent anymore but was at one time and I think the most difficult thing is never having enough time. You work (and in my case went to college full time too) have to come home, clean house, cook, and still have to spend quality time with the kiddo. You start using your 5 minute shower each morning as your time for yourself.
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When I was a single parent, the hardest time for me was when my son was old enough to ask…where’s my daddy? As everyone else he knew had daddies. Was sooo horrible!
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Any time you wish with all your heart the other parent wo0uld take more of an interest in them or their lives- my ex NOW is moderately involved with our 9 yo, but went through a year or two where getting him to visit our son was like pulling teeth- heartbreaking.
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For me as silly as it sounds was school days. I had a hyperactive 7 year old and a 3 month old. Trying to get her ready and waking up the baby to make sure we made it to t he bus stop on time was very hard especially when I had been up all night and my little guy had just fallen asleep. I guess it’s the little things that add up and make each day more difficult than it would be if you had that extra set of hands.
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mommy of 2 with #3 on the way
no longer a single parent
I used to say that if you’re not with your child’s father/mother, you’re alone forever, even if you’re in a relationship with someone.
Since then I’ve realized that there are many childless people who are A LOT more supportive than some biological parents ever are. I’ve in a few serious relationships since my son has been born, and the only one I haven’t felt totally alone in is the one I’m in now. When I’m stressed out, he says, "Don’t worry about it, I’ll deal with him."
In all fairness though, my child demands more energy and effort than most do. (He’s very bright and sensitive, which is a blessing but at the same time it’s a lot of work.)
To answer the question more directly, the most difficult time is when you’re burnt out and stressed, regardless of the child’s age.
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…Almost every day…haha…I am being somewhat fecitious but truly, as a single father of two girls, oldest being 21 now, I can say it is now that is the hardest. Because I am constantly realizing all the moments when I should have said this or that or done something a different way. It’s simple to say and yet hard to practice at times but try to be the best parent you can with the thought that every decision you make should be for the child and his or her "future social characteristics", for when they get older is truly when you will know if you "did the best you could". My kids are great kids and I think I worry about them more now than I did at an early age. However, I always questioned myself from time to time as to whether I was being the best parent, I think we should be concerned if we do not question ourselves. Complacency is infectious. Remember, it is easier to raise a child than an adult.
Best wishes to all the single parents.
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the hardest thing being a single parent is having alone time. and saying no because you feel you have to compensate.
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