Her mom in the first few years of my nieces life acted like a mom instead of a grandma to Princess' daughter . ... When the grandmother tries to be understanding of her teen daughter's new situation, she can promote the right environment. ... Our relationship I would like to think, began after I gave birth to my daughter. ... My daughter's father and I did not have a healthy relationship, so I ended it before I even found out I was pregnant. ... Just recently my daughters father contacted me and has seen my daughter twice. ...

• Word Count: 2751
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Many single parents also struggle to create quality time with children. ... Time, money and energy are the biggest hardships for most single parents. Juggling a job and school while fulfilling domestic responsibilities leaves little time and energy for quality time with children. ... I have control over how my daughters are raised, which brings satisfaction. ... Luckily, I was able to see where my relationship was headed before I even had my daughters. ...

• Word Count: 2758
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Ida did not have a lot of guidance during the time her mother was sick. She and her sister basically were raising themselves during difficult time periods in their lives. ... There was not enough time for the necessary child rearing to be done by her parents. ... This is the time frame when Ida is introduced. ... Once she was with Willard I believe that she was actually happy for that period of time. ...

• Word Count: 3938
• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: High School

One of the places that we spend most of our time is the family room. ... It includes comfy furniture, a huge tv, windows with a great view, and an amazing family to spend time in. ... I think of my aunt as my mom, and honestly have a mother-daughter relationship with her! ... I was eight years old and I felt that it would be a great thing to do at the time. ... The time stopped, that was the similar feeling I had when my dad told me about Diego's death afterwards. ...

• Word Count: 2511
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

Age at the time of separation is also a factor. ... James Dobson, president of the non-profit group Focus on the Family, has concluded that boys have a much more difficult time dealing with the absence of a father and are four times as likely to need treatment for emotional problems as boys who have a father. ...

• Word Count: 4534
• Approx Pages: 18
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School