[Kerry]

Afraid this will be another 'on the fence' kind of answer but it really depends on circumstances

On the whole, yes, I think children do benefit more from both parents in their lives. Of course they do. But equally a two parent family where there are nothing but arguments will soul destroy a child

[Beastie]

Originally Posted by ~Kerry~

Afraid this will be another 'on the fence' kind of answer but it really depends on circumstances

On the whole, yes, I think children do benefit more from both parents in their lives. Of course they do. But equally a two parent family where there are nothing but arguments will soul destroy a child

This. At the end of the day when you have a child. Whether your the mother and father.. both the parents should ALWAYS put their child first. More families are splitting up more than ever now. For many reasons. As long as the child sees both the mother and father a lot then things should work out okay! Of course a nice little neutal family setting would be the best thing but that just doesn't happen as much now.

My friend's mum and dad have split up. The dad does not talk to her or see her now. This is why she is a bit messed up! She needs to see her dad as well.

But yeah.. there is nothing worse than a child seeing their mum and dad arguing. The mum and dad should do their arguing when the child is not around at least. Than being selfish and point scoring against each other and trying to work out who is right!

It's hard in this day and age. I mean when a mum and dad have a kid.. they both might start to realise they may want to "raise" their child differently which could be awkward or bloody complicated!!

Don't just get pregnant by any random nonse! Amen.

However.. women are more independant now. Many both a man and woman who have not found someone to have a family with feel like they want a child. Then that way.. they can still raise a child on their own if they want to and if they have not found the right love partner yet.

Bottom line is.. like I said.. both the mother and father should put the sprog first. Nowadays kids are lucky to know that they have one of their parents putting them first!