Being a single parent is very challenging, to say the least. I’m not sure if there is a particular age that is harder than another, it all seems like an uphill battle at times.
I work in a hospital and I have noticed quite a few child abuse cases that come in to single mothers and the abuser tends to be the boyfriend, new husband, or sometimes, the babysitter.
When we give birth to our children, they depend on us for safety and guidance. A father plays an important roll, but over all, it’s the mother that is the protector and nurturer. However, its not always a significant other that lays hands on the children, it’s the parents.
I know that kids can try your patience….LORD how I know, but you need to walk away. If you have a stubborn 2 year old that refuses to obey or a baby that is crying and you can’t seem to find the cure, walk away. Take a breath….count to 10….walk outside…call a friend, but don’t take it out on the child. I came from a household (which I am sure many did that are from my generation) that believed in spankings. “Spare the rod, spoil the child”, I think was the justification for the abuse. I’m here to tell you, it doesn’t have to be that way.
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