- build better relationship with your kids. Dealing with single parenting would be easier if you teach your kids to have positive outlook in life. As soon as possible, you can teach your children to have a positive outlook in life. This can be done by developing his or her sense of self-independence and self-sufficiency. Regardless of how it is perceived, the increase of families raised by one parent influences the social, economical, and political context of family life. The following are the common causes of single parenting: 1. Divorce - Single parenting due to divorce means that the divorced single parent will have the primary custody of the child or children. When the situation progresses from dating to a relationship, it is also good to be clear with the ground rules with your partner. This will minimize any discord and misunderstandings between you two. With him or her knowing where their place is, things will be a lot easier to deal with. Involve the child later Although it is not good to involve the child at the early stages of the dating because he or she might be exposed to potential father or mother figures that will quickly disappear as they have appeared; when things become serious, it is good to involve the kid. Single parenting by donor insemination is a nontraditional way to build a family and many child and family experts are studying its effect on the well-being of a child. Among of the issues that may affect children is the conception method used in the insemination. There are options in choosing a donor: through known donor, directed donor, an anonymous donor and open-identity. If your child had a bad day, it is best to calm him or her nerves down a little by letting the child do what she or he wants to do like watching TV, sleeping or eating. Once the child was able to do something that she or he really wants there will be greater cooperation and enthusiasm when it comes to finishing assignments. They can give you advice or refer you to people who can help. Often people who are in the same support groups also band together and help each other out. It is like having a second family, with people that you can depend on for help. Have a strong and close relationship with your child Your child is your partner now.