Nowadays many people in America are raising there children without there spouse. Whether its due to a death, divorce or simply not knowing who the parent is, recently America has seen an explosion in the number of single parent households. It is difficult and challenging to be a parent today, and it is even more difficult to raise children alone. Parents are often overwhelmed and lacking the parenting skills necessary to do a good job. …showed first 75 words of 316 total…

…showed last 75 words of 316 total…of wedlock, and having trouble keeping jobs as young adults. There is no single solution to raising children alone, but sometimes becoming a single parent can be prevented. Practicing safe sex and not having children until your married will help insure both parents are present. For those whom are already single parents; there are web sites and books that offer tips and tricks on raising your children and handling life living as a single parent.