Single ParentIntroductionEven though the Census Bureau has shown that single parent families are increasing every year, I didn't want to be static and not provide for my family but just another person to public assistance.Being a single parent is not your first stint when you get married, you think it will be until death due to separation. You have to decide whether you want to live in an abusive relationship or be at peace and happy. After living with an abusive husband and a child, I decided that I didn't have to endure violence and that I could cope on my own. Once I decided I was tired of the abuse and needed to feel safe, I left my husband. My parents opened the doors and told me to come home. There are many obstacles that a single parent faces when making this decision. You must decide what is important for your survival. Sometimes there is no money available to pay the rent, buy groceries and shoes for the children. You need to decide which import and where to get help. This is when the church family and your family play an important role. Leaving and divorcing an abusive husband was about survival and not living in fear. Having supportive parents who are willing to help you start over is a plus. Statistics showed that children from single-parent families were more likely to be minors or girls were more likely to become pregnant. On the other hand, I was determined to show that this didn't have to be true for my children. Just because my child didn't grow up in a two-parent family doesn't mean she couldn't be successful. When I left my husband, I made a conscious decision not to let her become static. I insist on her education if she wants to drive that purple Jaguar working for minimum wage and would define the distinction between middle of paper and your position. When giving punishment, be calm and do not react during a heated moment. Being consistent with all children does not make a difference to the children. Conclusion I, on the other hand, was determined to show that this did not have to be true for my children. Just because my child didn't grow up in a two-parent family doesn't mean she couldn't be successful. When I left my husband, I made a conscious decision not to let her become static. I insisted on his education and set rules that were understood and not questioned. If you have no training or education, you need to decide whether you want public assistance or something better for you and your children, even if that means working at McDonald's until you can improve your situation. Despite what the statics show, a single parent can succeed through religion, finances, discipline and strong family support..