who is taking care of whom
By willy6
@willy6 (498)
Jamaica
February 12, 2009 8:16pm CST
It is natural for a single parents to be especially close to their children, yet care must be taken that the bond between parents and children do not break down. Serious difficulties can arise if a single mother expects her son to take on the responsibilities of the man of the house or treats her daughter as a confidant. Doing so is stressful, and perhaps confusing to a child. Nothing is wrong for a mother to build that kind of relationship, but one must consider the child and know that her or she needed space and independent. a parent must assure their children that you as the parent will care for them not vice versa. And I believe if there is understanding and good communication, then each party will understand.
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@cherriemae (3370)
• Philippines
28 Feb 09
hi there willy6, i'm a single mother, i have 1 daughter she's 4... yes, it's very difficult for us as a single parent specially that my child is asking about her dad.. though it's difficult but i'm explaining to her everything as much as she can understand.. i love my daughter so much, i do care for her, i'm doing all my best to give what she needed, it's difficult but yes i do agree with you, communication is very important.. and showing to your children that you are always there for them as a parent..nice discusion..have a nice day..
@vanities (11395)
• Davao, Philippines
13 Feb 09
hi willy..well i guess if the child needs to be taken care of ..what i mean is minor and not independent..then single parents or couple(parent).. its our inherent nature to watch over our children/taking care and the like...but if in the process its our children who dont want to be taken care of then we cant force ourselves on them...we are here to guide them always as parents ...a good communication is a must on every kind of relationship i guess
