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Reader Complains About Column On Single Parenthood (December 1996)

"Dear Dr. Farmer, Contrary to what statistics have shown, not all single parent children have or will become unproductive members of society.

"I became a single parent by choice. I was very much involved in what

Why Are There So Many Problems In American Families? (April 1996)

After a divorce, half the fathers are almost completely absent from their children's lives. For those fathers who don’t live with their children but remain involved, the quality of their relationship is often less than desired.

The Rise Of Single Parenthood And The Decline Of America (November 1996)

Statistics can paint a compelling and grim picture.

A new book, "The State of Americans: This Generation and the Next" (Free Press, publisher), is full of alarming data on changes in economic and family life. The book also co

Thoughts For Single Parents On Father's Day (May 1995)

A single father from North Dakota recently wrote me and gave me an update on his life. He also reported a conversation with a recently divorced male friend who has child custody. His friend "mentioned all of the support programs, parenting

Challenges And Rewards Of Single Parenting (March 2006)

This article features some of the basic challenges and hidden rewards of single parenting. Parenting as a single parent is not an easy task but can be accomplished.

After divorce children still need both parents

Three single dads share experiences of family life (February 1992)

Single dad finds little or no support (January 1992)

Single parents voice concerns (April 1992)

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	Val Farmer 35 Years of Counseling General Topics VI. Relationships 12. Single parents Login Articles Reader Complains About Column On Single Parenthood (December 1996) "Dear Dr. Farmer, Contrary to what statistics have shown, not all single parent children have or will become unproductive members of society. "I became a single parent by choice. I was very much involved in what Why Are There So Many Problems In American Families? (April 1996) After a divorce, half the fathers are almost completely absent from their children's lives. For those fathers who don’t live with their children but remain involved, the quality of their relationship is often less than desired. De The Rise Of Single Parenthood And The Decline Of America (November 1996) Statistics can paint a compelling and grim picture. A new book, "The State of Americans: This Generation and the Next" (Free Press, publisher), is full of alarming data on changes in economic and family life. The book also co Thoughts For Single Parents On Father's Day (May 1995) A single father from North Dakota recently wrote me and gave me an update on his life. He also reported a conversation with a recently divorced male friend who has child custody. His friend "mentioned all of the support programs, parenting Challenges And Rewards Of Single Parenting (March 2006) This article features some of the basic challenges and hidden rewards of single parenting. Parenting as a single parent is not an easy task but can be accomplished. After divorce children still need both parents Three single dads share experiences of family life (February 1992) Single dad finds little or no support (January 1992) Single parents voice concerns (April 1992)