Parenthood can be a wonderful thing, whether it is the first or fifth child. The value of the family has changed over the years. The traditional family consisted of a wife, husband, and the children. The growing trend nowadays is a father and child or mother and child. The more common of the two is mother and child. There are different situations where parents become a single parent. It could happen because the significant other has left them or worse, they could have passed away. Some people think that single parents always need help. Either they don't pay attention to the children, or that they really don't love the child. I think that the people who assume these things are wrong. I feel that single parents are capable of bring up children just as well as married people, maybe even better. It is possible for a single parent to be financially stable, give enough attention to their children, and are able to love the child with all the love that they can give.
             Most single parents are able to raise children on their annual income. Usually, they would be looking for jobs if the do not have one, when they know they are having a child . If they already have a job they would most likely to begin putting more money in their accounts, so when the child comes into the world they will have clothes, food, and diapers. They can always get help if they do struggle because of bills. Most of the time the parent will need help with getting groceries. The government can help with this; for example, in Texas, there is the LoneStar card, or also called food stamps. Through this card the government gives money to the parent and child to get food and sometimes when they just need money. People use this when they are really struggling to keep up with bills, and put food on the table for the children. Otherwise, if in reality they do not need it the government will not give it to them. Some who don't need help will not have to go through ...