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Is there a difference between a broken home and a single parent family?

Many times when people say, “broken home” one thinks of a single-parent home where the kids are out of control or possibly the parent is out of control. You might question if there is a big difference between broken homes and single-parent homes. I mean, after all, don’t both kinds of homes have only one parent? So, is there really a difference between Read more…

Posted: May 16th, 2022 ˑ 2 Comments
Filled under: Discipline, Divorce Issues, Family Ministers, Single Parents

Question of the week: Do single parents need family meetings? Should children’s ministers encourage them?

I’ve heard church leaders question the necessity of family meetings for single-parent homes. Some have even asked, “Aren’t these broken homes, so what good would family meetings do?” When it comes to single-parent families, there are some broken homes, and there are emotionally and spiritually healthy homes. Both types can benefit from holding family meetings. 10 reasons to encourage family meetings in single-parent Read more…

Posted: April 26th, 2017 ˑ No Comments
Filled under: Discipline, Divorce Issues, Grandparents, Question of the week, Research, Single Parents, Step and blended families, Stress

Question of the week: What is the difference between a broken home and a single-parent family?

The term “broken home” is used to describe a home where only one parent is raising the children. You might fairly question if there is a big difference between broken homes and single-parent homes. I mean after all, don’t both kinds of homes have only one parent? There is a big difference in a fractured, broken home and a single parent family: A single parent Read more…

Posted: April 13th, 2015 ˑ 4 Comments
Filled under: Discipline, Question of the week, Single Parents