And, you can also try discussing the disadvantages of forcing parents stay together such as frequent arguments and constant fights. To make single parenting easier, one should exert more effort in: - becoming patient and sensitive. If you notice that the mood of your teenager constantly fluctuates or if he or she loses the drive to do something, it is time to ask what's wrong and avoid further complications. Love will come naturally when the world feels that you are ready to be in a relationship again. 2. Be serious When you are a single parent, you just do not have the time to play games anymore. So when you go out on a date, it should be the real thing or don t do it at all. Take the dating scene very seriously in the sense that you will only go out with people that you feel you can have lasting relationships with. This can be done by developing his or her sense of self-independence and self-sufficiency. It is also best to teach you re your child to have a positive outlook in life by exposing him or her to different things. It would also help if you explain your own experiences with him or her to help the child develop more positive strategies especially in dealing with problems. 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. In an instant, you will need to really grow up and become more mature. You will need to forget about partying and having a good time and instead focus on getting a job and ensuring that your child will be well-taken care of. Your life as you know it as a young single individual will need to take a backseat to your child s future. 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. 5. Join a support group. Having people who have gone through the same things on your side is one secret to surviving single parenting alive.