This is because there is the tendency for the child to lose his or her sense of security since the parents are going on separate ways. If you have your children with you, the best way to be the best single parent is to: - build better relationship with yourself. Many people still don t realize that problems would be a constant factor in their lives. Next is that more time can be spent to attend to all the needs of the child at home and inside the school. Surviving single parenting After separation, the couple concerned is not the only ones that are affected. Aside from family and friends, the persons who will be most affected would be the children. It tends to give greater legal protection for the mother and donor but the greatest legal protection is given through an anonymous donor. However, a child is still given some options in dealing with few potential identity issues. The last option is the open-identity donor. It gives a child a fair and just entitlement to choices - to contact the donor after the age of 18. Being the single breadwinner in the family, some single parents take on two to three sometimes even four jobs just to be able to make both ends meet and have some savings for the future. Others however are still in denial. They still cannot accept that they already have responsibilities. These are the ones who lead single lives despite having a kid. But what more if you are the only one bearing the responsibility? How hard can it be? Single parenting is a reality in the United States and even all over the world. More and more people are taking care of their babies on their own. People now no longer see marriage as a requirement and a necessity when there s a baby. It should be your child of course and maybe your career, which you need in order to provide well for your child. By knowing your priorities and having clear-cut goals, you will be constantly reminded of what you should be doing. This will come in handy during moments when you are tempted to turn back on your responsibility or just give up.