Life without Fathers

Definition

A single parent (also lone parent and sole parent) is a parent who cares for one or more children without the assistance of another parent in the home.

Causes for single parenthood Divorce Death Adoption Never Married

My Life

“Sweet 16” Raised by Grandmother while my

mom went on to finish high school and college.

First child to go on to college after my mom.

Struggles of Single Life

No Job= NO INCOME!!! Bills, Bills, Bills!!! Hungry Nights Chef Justin!

Senior Year

Class ring -$800 Senior Pictures -$547 Homecoming -$150.00 Yearbook -$50.00 Cap and Gown and Graduation

Announcements- $300.00 Grad Night -$200.00 PROM!!-$250.00 GRADUATION!!!- PRICELESS!

YEAR FILLED WITH EXPENSISES!

GRADUATION!

Who Paid??

College! Go Bulls!

Tuition and fees- $17,670 Food – Oh gosh! Clothes Toiletries Laptop Printer Sheets, Comforter Set, etc.

Who paid for that??

What would Bob Say?

Is it an Injustice?

Financial weight on one parent. No bonding time Am I Safe? Are others safe? Mom has to play both roles No one to look up to Loneliness Support

IT’S A BIRD, IT’S A PLANE, IT’S SUPERWOMAN!

Stats

According to the U.S. Census Bureau in August, 2007, there are approximately 13.6 million single parents in the United States today.

Of those parents are responsible for raising 21.2 million children (approximately 26% of children under 21 in the U.S. today).

Approximately 84% of custodial parents are mothers.

16% of custodial parents are fathers.

More stats

79% of custodial single mothers are gainfully employed .

50% work full time, year round. 29% work part-time or part-year. 7.7% of custodial single mothers and

their children live in poverty. 56% of custodial mothers are raising

one child from the absent parent. 44% have two or more children living

with them.

MY 5 PLANS OF ACTION

Become a mentor. Cooking lessons- Mom’s appreciate

it. Girls love it! Support System Keep kids off of the streets ! Babysitting services

Which one did I do?

Became a mentor to high school students.

Provided guidance in matters that parents may not know.

A resource. YOU SHOULD BECOME ONE TOO!!!

What do you think?

QUESTIONS??? COMMENTS?? CONCERNS??