In addition to the normal challenges, the single mom has to struggle with issues related to our society, as well as a lack of emotional support. The kids also suffer from emotional support and parental involvement because the mom is busy working and attending to her “new” lives.

Why do some single mothers struggle more than others?

Other considerations contributing to the struggles of such single parent households are their household family constructs and characteristics; whether they have a partner and whether that partner offers varying support mechanisms (i.e. monetary, physical, and/or emotional support); the quality of the relationship with