Single parenthood in action: educational strategies and challenges in raising children

Abstract

Educational strategies are essential in single-parent families to guarantee the well-being and comprehensive development of children. Single-parent families face financial difficulties due to the financial burden placed on the individual, which limits access to basic needs and educational opportunities. Both parents and children can experience complex emotions such as stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness, which hinders family development. Balancing work responsibilities with childcare can be especially difficult, and a lack of time and support can cause tension and anxiety. This article is developed through the interpretive paradigm and with the type of documentary research. Two documents from the Family Observatory were analyzed using the coding of the findings. Among the findings is that single-parent families can result in inappropriate behavior in children, causing problems such as lack of self-confidence, irresponsibility, and emotional disorders, due to the lack of consensus in education. To raise their children, parents must provide them with love, care, education, and emotional support. Additionally, they are crucial for teaching skills, setting limits, and promoting discipline. Likewise, it is concluded that it is common for single-parent families to raise their children. This is even though many fathers and mothers only adopt forms of parenting based on love, dedication, and commitment. These fathers and mothers seek to establish social and emotional support networks to overcome difficulties.