There are many factors that affect the feelings and emotions that single parents experience while raising their children alone. Some of these factors include economics, societies perceptions of single parenthood, and the loss of one’s independence. One major factor that influences the emotions of a single parent is money. Experts predict that it cost between $160,000 and $237,000 to raise a child through age 17. When you have a child, your instinct tells you to stay home …showed first 75 words of 910 total…

…showed last 75 words of 910 total…danger – often becomes the most important goal for single parents. It is easier for single parents to focus their attention on their children’s needs just because their family obligations extend only to their children. Some experts argue that single parents are even better parents because their attention in focused. Raising a child alone, along with the loneliness and struggle, can be the biggest accomplishment and the biggest source of pride of one’s life.