Abandonment, Divorce, & Your Role as Parent in the Parable of the Prodigal Son

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A divorced single parent faces difficulties married families can't begin to imagine when raising children. Not only is the single parent responsible for food, shelter, clothing, and protection, but she must also provide a positive role model, live her faith out loud, and know when to be quiet.

And she must do this all without a partner to back her up when things go wrong. There is never a time when she can say,  "Hey honey, is it bad enough that we should bring him to the doctor?" or "I'm too tired. Ask Dad when he comes out of the bathroom."

Every decision big and small must be made alone. Doubts must be pushed through and small victories are celebrated quietly, often after the kids leave for the weekend and mom can finally reflect on the whirl of the week that just passed.

Without a doubt, the hardest moments of single parenting come from... 

What are the hardest moments of single parenting and how can the divorced, single parent relate to the Mother and Father in the Parable of the Prodigal Son?


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Thank you & God Bless...

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