Topic > Effects of Single Parent Families - 1034

They are now the primary breadwinners for the family. Although government assistance is available to these two individuals, they believe they should be entitled to more benefits by being a single parent. One participant even worked part-time just to be home when their children came home from school. They make sure their children have hot meals every day and all the basic necessities even if they have to ask for a loan from relatives. Looking from the outside, a person would never know that these individuals are part of the poverty level standards. The male participant made the statement “God will provide.” He went on to explain that he once had nothing and was homeless. He and his son lived in a shelter, but God created one