Being a single parent is quite troublesome in a world that considers a father, mother, and children a happy family. Although Indian society is slowly accepting the idea of single parenting, do they have enough support from the family and the community? A mother or a father takes up the role of being a single mom or single dad for various reasons, including separation, divorce, or the spouse’s death. Hence, Single parents go through many challenges, and so do their children.   

 Raising a child alone is not an easy feat and deserves excellent appreciation.

If you are a single parent and feeling low today, you ought to know that you are not alone.

Life will move on, but make sure to think about the good things in life, irrespective of the struggles and sacrifices you make today. Most of all, this proves that you are strong no matter – who decides to hurt you in life.

Let us now discuss the effects of single parenting on children and some uplifting movies on single parenthood.   

Effects of single parenting on children  

Earlier this was considered depressing and negative. However, the presumption about single parenting is changing positively. The effect of single parenting could be different for different children. For some, it could be refreshing; for some, it might be difficult. When it comes to parenting solo, it is a tricky road for parents. Moreover, if you are a single parent or planning to get divorced, making sure your child feels safe and essential is vital. Thus,we all know that single parenting positively and negatively impacts children.   

 Let us now look at some positive effects of single parenting. And tribe, remember we are doing our best and will get through this.   

Children become responsible   

Being the only earners in the family, single parents often experience financial difficulties. Alternatively, by seeing their mom or dad trying to make ends meet, children develop a sense of responsibility and try to help their parents. Furthermore, this will also help strengthen the bond between the single mom or dad and children.   

Feeling of happiness   

If you and your partner used to have constant open fights, your child must be witnessing and exhausted. Your child must be happy with the rows ending, and peace prevails in the house. However, try to maintain a cordial relationship with the other parents, which will help the children to develop a sense of belonging.   

Parental Maturity during Single Parenting

Seeing their parents work hard makes children feel like they are helping them out. Also, children will learn to manage the problems and difficulties in their lives. If they have seen the struggles and understood what is good and what is not, shared responsibilities, even helped their parents through the tough times, understood priorities, and trust me, they will be wonderful human beings. 

Movies that show single parenting lifestyles  

Over the years, some incredible movies have portrayed single parenting and its challenges. Here is a list of some fantastic films celebrating single moms and dads.

• Fatherhood: A Single Parenting film   

Fatherhood (2021) revolves around the father-daughter duo. Father (Kevin Hart) had to take up the challenge of raising his daughter alone after the death of his wife. The movie is about a single father and the challenges of raising a daughter without a partner.   

• Udaharanam Sujatha   

Udaharanam Sujatha portrays the struggles of a single mother, who is a maid, and her wish to educate her daughter. This movie shows the continuing challenges of a single mom who is also an impoverished parent.   

• Piku    

 Piku is an excellent movie that revolves around a father and daughter. Piku is about the importance of relationships and the responsibilities of a daughter.  

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• Single Parenting in Paa    

 Paa is such an emotional movie that you cannot stop crying. The movie focuses on single mother Vidya Balan, who brings up her child (Amitabh Bachchan), who suffers from an aging disorder, all alone when his biological father (Abhishek Bachchan) suggests abortion.