Overall summary of this article discussed the concept or idea of what is the vision of a “traditional family”. However, in today’s world single mothers are being more incorporating other family members into the structure of the family—to assist them with their children (e.g. mother, grandmother and fathers). Nelson, K.M., (2006) talk about children attachments to other care givers within the family structure and single mothers maintaining boundaries when issues or concerns arise about disciplining their children. The author goes further to examine that single mothers are willing to share this responsibilities with a new relationship (e.g. live-in boyfriend or finance) to achieve what is named “Standard North American Family” (SNAF).
Newman (2000 p. 195) speaks about “complex kin network” in which author names it “iiregular household structure” that works in a poor area (inner city). Newman, described a young lady named “Patty” who depends on other family members …show more content…
First, challenge is stereotyping “single mothers” living and dealing with survival tactic of single mothers who are white and live in inner-city settings. The whole thing inner-city mothers need to get by, be it food, children’s school, family, friends or emotional relationship with partner (biological or non-biological father) to have the ideal of a “traditional family” and “social economy”. Second, is living arrangement and conflicts with moving back with their mother may lead to boundaries issues and concerns. Lastly, who is more important in the child’s life, the author propose a questions one of the woman “what she would want for her child if something were to happen to her? Nelson, K.M., (2006). One of response was granting privilege to her mother due to the fact the child is familiar with her; however one of the women stated it’s also important the child (son) know his father—even when he not
Newman (2000 p. 195) speaks about “complex kin network” in which author names it “iiregular household structure” that works in a poor area (inner city). Newman, described a young lady named “Patty” who depends on other family members …show more content…
First, challenge is stereotyping “single mothers” living and dealing with survival tactic of single mothers who are white and live in inner-city settings. The whole thing inner-city mothers need to get by, be it food, children’s school, family, friends or emotional relationship with partner (biological or non-biological father) to have the ideal of a “traditional family” and “social economy”. Second, is living arrangement and conflicts with moving back with their mother may lead to boundaries issues and concerns. Lastly, who is more important in the child’s life, the author propose a questions one of the woman “what she would want for her child if something were to happen to her? Nelson, K.M., (2006). One of response was granting privilege to her mother due to the fact the child is familiar with her; however one of the women stated it’s also important the child (son) know his father—even when he not