The Single Parent’s Parenting Style

Abstract

Every parent certainly has a different parenting style, as well as single parents who have to play a dual role in carrying out their lives as father and mother. Being a single parent is not just their wish but a choice they never imagined or dreamed of. In fact, they want a complete and harmonious family. Even so, the role of parents is very important in providing care for early childhood because it can affect the lives of children in the future. In essence, every parenting style must be adapted to the characteristics of the child. The purpose of this article is to determine the parenting style of a single parent. The method used is literature study. Based on the results of this article provide an overview of single parents in choosing and implementing parenting styles, factors and their impact on early childhood development.