Do you think single-parent raised children can succeed?

[Draica]

So I'm curious, this has been a topic among sociologists of the modern era. Do you, NSG, think it's possible for single-parent raised children to succeed in life? Second question, do you think it's dangerous for children to be born out of wedlock(in terms of developmental and social issues.)


Personally, I think anyone can succeed if they work hard. That's just my opinion, though I think fathers are absoloutely critical to a child's emotional, social, and mental development.

[The Orson Empire]

So I'm curious, this has been a topic among sociologists of the modern era. Do you, NSG, think it's possible for single-parent raised children to succeed in life? Second question, do you think it's dangerous for children to be born out of wedlock(in terms of developmental and social issues.)


Personally, I think anyone can succeed if they work hard. That's just my opinion, though I think fathers are absoloutely critical to a child's emotional, social, and mental development.

That is not true at all.

My mother raised me when she was single (as I was born out of wedlock), and I turned out to be fine.

[Aushanit]

I've been raised by my mother signal handedly along with my younger sister and brother and I'm going to be the first person in my family since the 70's to attend college so I would say yes I've turned out fairly successful. I'm mentally, emotionally, and socially well adjusted all off the grit of my mothers work ethic, while I wouldn't say we had everything we needed at times we had enough to get through and honestly the situations taught me many life lessons.

[Benuty]

They already have been proven to succeed.

[Geilinor]

It isn't so much the number of parents that matters, but the type of environment and conditions the child is raised in.

[Vamtrl]

Yes, they can succeed. They have the same opportunities as many other families.

[Pope Joan]

Wedlock has become meaningless. Many young couples refuse it, and their kids are fine. Nowadays property rights and other legalities are not so dependent upon marital legitimacy.

I believe one good parent is better than two dysfunctional ones, and Lord knows there are enough of those.

[United Marxist Nations]

It's economics that matters, not family structure, in all honesty. The reason a disproportionate amount of children raised by single mothers do poorly is because single mothers are more likely to be in poverty (or, rather, that those in poverty are more likely to be single mothers).

[Korouse]

It's economics that matters, not family structure, in all honesty. The reason a disproportionate amount of children raised by single mothers do poorly is because single mothers are more likely to be in poverty (or, rather, that those in poverty are more likely to be single mothers).

Oh, so struggling single women that ended up like that because of male SUPERIORITY are poorer? Sexist scum

Jokes aside, right on the spot you commie.

[Adab]

Single-parent raised children absolutely can succeed in life, including those who are raised without a father - many famous and successful people were raised by a single parent.

[Cannot think of a name]

What, like become President?

[Torisakia]

They can try.

[Atlanticatia]

Yeah, I think so. It comes down to money rather than family structure - poverty is a bigger determinant of the child's life. That's why a strong social safety net and support for single parents is important. But I think that a single parent can definitely give their child a good life

I have two cousins who are single mothers, and their children are doing great - they're really great parents and I think their kids will turn out fine.

Sometimes it's better for the child to be raised in a stable household with a single parent than in an unstable household with two parents who don't get along. The child's environment is a lot more important than whether or not they are in a 'nuclear family'.

[Pandeeria]

They can succeed, though it would be easier to succeed having two parents around.

[New Babylonia]

So I'm curious, this has been a topic among sociologists of the modern era. Do you, NSG, think it's possible for single-parent raised children to succeed in life? Second question, do you think it's dangerous for children to be born out of wedlock(in terms of developmental and social issues.)


Personally, I think anyone can succeed if they work hard. That's just my opinion, though I think fathers are absoloutely critical to a child's emotional, social, and mental development.

Of course they can. I'm raised by a single mother. And i have plans of becoming a network admin at the least, which is a 150k a year job. And i'm too smart not to make that.

[Pope Joan]

They can succeed, though it would be easier to succeed having two parents around.

A supportive extended family can also be a help for the single parent. Those aunts and uncles and grandmas make a great difference for the kids.

[The United Territories of Providence]

So I'm curious, this has been a topic among sociologists of the modern era. Do you, NSG, think it's possible for single-parent raised children to succeed in life? Second question, do you think it's dangerous for children to be born out of wedlock(in terms of developmental and social issues.)


Personally, I think anyone can succeed if they work hard. That's just my opinion, though I think

fathers

are absoloutely critical to a child's emotional, social, and mental development.

What about mothers? Are they inconsequential? Because maybe you're assuming single parent home, means home without a father which isn't always true. I see no reason why a child can not succeed in a single parent home. The only thing that matters is the effectiveness of the parent and how much love they can provide. Love, Stability, and Money. Also more children are born out of wedlock today than say 50 years ago. I don't see why that would be dangerous, fewer people get married. It's becoming an outdated institution. Again as long as the child has an effective parent, marital status is irrelevant. Marriage is just a certificate.

[The Serbian Empire]

Yes, they can succeed, but it's an uphill struggle right out the gate unless there's a strong extended family.

[Nazi Flower Power]

Children raised by a single parent can be successful. It's just less likely than if they had both parents.

It's like asking if a person who grows up poor can go on to get a good job and make lots of money. Of course it's possible. It's just less likely than if they grew up rich.

[Cat Rangoon]

So I'm curious, this has been a topic among sociologists of the modern era. Do you, NSG, think it's possible for single-parent raised children to succeed in life? Second question, do you think it's dangerous for children to be born out of wedlock(in terms of developmental and social issues.)


Personally, I think anyone can succeed if they work hard. That's just my opinion, though I think fathers are absoloutely critical to a child's emotional, social, and mental development.

That is not true at all.

My mother raised me when she was single (as I was born out of wedlock), and I turned out to be fine.

Yes, I was about to reply the same way to this. A child raised by a single parent can succeed just fine or fail monumentally. Just like having both parents raise a child is no guarantee that the child will succeed in life.

[Torisakia]

Actually, I would say that a child raised by a single parent can will succeed in life. Seeing as how I was brought up by both my parents and I'm a semi-complete failure.

[Mushet]

Um, duh, it happens.

And what sociologist is saying that single parent raised children can't succeed? I don't believe that's at debate. I'm sure plenty will argue that two parent or more extended family will probably do better because of more social support. But it all depends, fact is many single mothers are also mothers living in poverty raising their kids in not too nice social environments. But even then it's not like the kids is doomed just has the odds stacked against her/him. But seriously who's saying it's impossible for single parent raised children to become successful? You're framing this like sociologists are actually saying that.

[The Re-Frisivisiaing]

Well, there is the whole "President of the United States" thing, so, yeah.

[Marcurix]

So I'm curious, this has been a topic among sociologists of the modern era. Do you, NSG, think it's possible for single-parent raised children to succeed in life? Second question, do you think it's dangerous for children to be born out of wedlock(in terms of developmental and social issues.)


Personally, I think anyone can succeed if they work hard. That's just my opinion, though I think fathers are absoloutely critical to a child's emotional, social, and mental development.

My dad did. As did my aunt and uncle.

[New Tyran]

Well, I was raised by a single-parent and turned out to be a fucking disaster. All depends on the parent I guess.