Single parents, esp. single dads-are people more judgemental about things that single parents do?

Do they think that a single parents-especially a single father-is less capable than other parents? Any thoughts please?

Single parents, esp. single dads-are people more judgemental about things that single parents do?
I really think it depends a lot on the single parent, and the people judging! In general though, I'd say yes, people do tend to me more harsh and judgemental about single parents, it's as if everything they do is wrong, and actions that a married parents would be considered 'normal' for, a single parent would be considered 'wrong'. That is a generalisation though, and I certainly don't think every person out there sees it that way!


As for single dads, I think fathers are underestimate by society in a huge way regardless of if they're single or not! Yes, there are a lot of terrible fathers out there, but lets face it, there are lots of terrible mothers too! How often do you see a mother complimented on how well she's raised her child? And how often do you see the father of that child also complimented?!


My point is that yes, I think you will face more criticism than other parents, but keep in mind that at the end of the day, those people aren't raising your children, you are!
Reply:I think you'd get a more relevant answer if you directed this question towards the people who may or may not be judging. I'm a married mother, but when I see a single parent, I judge them by how they act around their kids, not what their marital status is.





Taking care of my son, even with my husband's help, is rough. And I admire any parent who is strong and brave enough to do it on their own. I think it's way more difficult for them and their children, than if they were in a traditional family, but I don't think it's impossible at all! Personally, though, if I were left to raise my child without my husband, I'd have to go live with my parents for the extra help and support. I will be the first to admit that I could not do it alone.
Reply:It all depends on the man. My friend is a single father and he loves his sons (2 kids 7 %26amp; 9 years) soo much. But he does not know how to appreciate them. So always fight with kids on very funny issues like how much to eat, how to play a video game and so on..... They will never have a problem on real and or big issues like buying car, Buying toys and games, schooling, studying, gardening and even buying properties. He bought 2 houses for his sons well in advance and both to the taste of the kids (Looks funny right?) Father is ready to take the financial burden by taking huge loans for the kids not to suffer later.





What do you call this family? A happy single parent family? For the outsiders, it looks horrible, noisy, troublesome family because they always hear noise and fighting and ......... still the family is happy and contented. what else? It all depends on the way of living the parent choose.





He still feels that, he could not do any thing good for the children (!!??!!) and the children keeps complaining on their broken joy stick and belated school fees. The entire family misses one thing in great is the Mother, who passed away 6 years back in an accident. Though the elder kid says no problem if his father gets remarried, the father stays single for the safety and security of the loved kids.





Where is the answer for your question? Do you think your question is going to have an answer with this family?
Reply:Single parents will probably always be looked down on and be placed in areas of criticism more often. Yes, single fathers have it even worse than single mothers do. This is primarily because people are taught that the mother is the caregiver for children and the father works outside of the home from a pretty young age. Unless people have done research and know the truth, they would place judgement on a single father and have the assumption that his kids arent being raised properly.