A family is called incomplete if there is no parent in it. The reasons for the appearance of incomplete families can be varied, there are maternal and paternal incomplete families.
Instructions
Step 1
An incomplete family can arise for several reasons. There are types of incomplete families: illegitimate, disintegrated, orphaned, divorced. The overwhelming majority of single-parent families are maternal.
Step 2
The remaining parent is forced to fulfill both their duties and those of the absent one. He resolves both everyday and material issues. In parallel with this, it is necessary to competently organize the upbringing of a child who needs both parents.
Step 3
The lone parent will have to work hard on themselves so as not to construct a negative image of the absent parent in the child. This can be very difficult in the event of a family breakdown. You should do your best not to show your irritation in front of the child.
Step 4
The child will be interested in the fate of the other parent, and he has the right to do so. Respect this desire. Try to be as tactful and gentle as possible about the other parent.
Step 5
The other extreme of behavior is over-engagement by the child, turning into overprotection. A lone parent pity the child and seeks to make up for the missing care for two, but often oversteps the line of prudence. As a result, the child grows up unadapted to independent life, but with increased demands.
Step 6
Sometimes a single parent becomes strict and authoritarian in fear of spoiling a child. This is also an extreme, this behavior is especially undesirable for the mother. The child interprets it as a lack of love, because the strictness of the father and mother has different goals.
Step 7
Psychologists consider the situation of the death of the parent to be slightly more favorable than the breakup. This situation provides emotional support from all relatives, which is very important for the remaining parent and child. A respectful attitude will be formed towards the deceased parent, in contrast to the situation of the breakdown of the family.
Step 8
Having several children also has a positive effect on adaptation to life in an incomplete family. Older children can take on some responsibilities, help younger children, and become their protectors. In an incomplete family, the emotional closeness of children is often very strong.
Step 9
Single parents should remember that parenting is now their primary concern. But do not discount the possibility of remarriage, consider yourself insolvent for family life. At the very least, communication with members of the opposite sex must be maintained.
