Historically, death of a partner was a major cause of single parenting.

Where out of wedlock births are accepted by society, they may result in single parenting.

While single parenting has its hardships, there are rewards that come with it, too.

The reasons for single parenting have been changing in recent times as well.

The face of single parenting has changed in recent decades.

Ultimately, the answer to whether single parenting affects any particular child is this: It depends.

To learn more about the potential psychological effects of single parenting, read on to the next page.

"I could hear the stress of single parenting in her voice, but frankly it was tough to be completely sympathetic," he says.

"And I assume you haven't gone in for single parenting, either?"

However, single adult female parenting has had negative results upon male children.