Divorce - Single parenting due to divorce means that the divorced single parent will have the primary custody of the child or children. The single parent will do the major obligation of raising the child or children but the other parent can still be involved in the family. The usual pattern after divorce is that the mother becomes the single parent (taking the major obligation of raising the children) while the father becomes the supporting parent. If the child loses his or her confidence, he or she would not be able to complete anything thinking that nobody will be there to guide him or her. - tends to ignore people and the things that they say. Experts say single parenting is the best option for kids if you and your partner are on the verge of separation. Single parents can have scars too and that means a lot of baggage to deal with. Remember that you already have one baggage your child that a potential partner has to deal with. Don t add another one by springing in some commitment and love issues. If you are not yet ready, do not force it. Love will come naturally when the world feels that you are ready to be in a relationship again. Ask for help whether from your parents or from organizations that help single parents like you. Check your community or your state for listings of organizations for single parents. 4. Don t think that you cannot do it. Believe in yourself and in what you can do. When you let fear get the best of you, you will not be able to survive this challenge. This is important not to pressure yourself with things that you feel you cannot do yet. If you feel that you can't work and be a parent simultaneously, you have to find a way to provide for your child's needs while you are being a full-time single parent. If this won't work, you should never stop finding a set up that would work best for you and your child. By having your parking space occupied by your neighbor, potential burglars will hesitate to enter your house and steal your properties because they know that you are present. - trim shrubs that are too tall. Shrubs that keep in the way such as entrances or walkways will make it hard for you to escape when an offender gets into your house.