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"Solo Parenting and Live In": SOC SCI 417: Selected Topics in Social Science

This document defines and compares solo parenting and single parenting. Solo parenting refers to a situation where one parent is temporarily absent and the other parent cares for the children alone. Single parenting refers to a permanent situation where a parent raises children without a partner. Some key differences are that solo parenting may be a temporary situation, while single parenting is a long-term choice. The document also provides tips for solo parenting and defines criteria for support services. It then defines "live-in" as referring to an unmarried couple living together in a long-term relationship like marriage.

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"Solo Parenting and Live In": SOC SCI 417: Selected Topics in Social Science

This document defines and compares solo parenting and single parenting. Solo parenting refers to a situation where one parent is temporarily absent and the other parent cares for the children alone. Single parenting refers to a permanent situation where a parent raises children without a partner. Some key differences are that solo parenting may be a temporary situation, while single parenting is a long-term choice. The document also provides tips for solo parenting and defines criteria for support services. It then defines "live-in" as referring to an unmarried couple living together in a long-term relationship like marriage.

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SOC SCI 417: Selected

Topics in Social Science


“SOLO PARENTING
and
LIVE IN”
A person who is bringing up a child or children on
their own. But unlike single parenting, the term solo
parenting is used under circumstances where one of
SOLO the parents is absent for a period of time, leaving the
PARENTING other with the responsibility of caring for the children
solely. Solo parenting is also a term used under
circumstances such as if a relationship has ended and
the other partner no longer visits the children.
 Single parents raise their children alone as a matter
of choice, while solo parents may not be doing so as
How Different a matter of choice.
is Solo
Parenting
from Single  Single parents do not have a partner to raise their
Parenting? children. Solo parents may be going alone for a brief
period until their partner returns.
6. Reward Yourself at the End
1. Prepare Yourself Mentally
of a Hard Day

2. Plan All Meals Ahead 7. Don’t Stay Up Too Late


Solo
Parenting 3. Stock Up While Grocery Shopping
8. Keep Your Expectations
Low
Survival Tips
4. Choose Your Battles 9. Ask for Help

5. Plan a Special Outing Every


10. Compromise Cautiously
Week
A solo parent, as defined by RA 8972 is:

 A woman who gives birth as a result of rape and other crimes against chastity even without a final conviction of
the offender, provided that mother keeps and raises the child.
 Parent left solo or alone with the responsibility of parenthood due to the following circumstances:
 a. Due to death of spouse.
 b. Spouse is detained or is serving sentence for a criminal conviction for at least one (1) year.
 c. Physical and/or mental incapacity of spouse as certified by a public medical practitioner.
 d. Legal separation or de facto separation from spouse for at least one (1) year, as long as he/she is entrusted with
the custody of the children.
 e. Declaration of nullity or annulment of marriage as decreed by a court or by a church as long as he/she is
entrusted with the custody of the children.
 Unmarried mother/father who has preferred to keep and rear her/his child/children instead of
having others care for them or give them up to a welfare institution.
 Any other person who solely provides parental care and support to a child or children.
 Any family member who assumes the responsibility of head of family as a result of the
death, abandonment, disappearance or prolonged absence of the parents or solo parent.
CRITERIA FOR SUPPORT

Any solo parent whose income falls below the poverty threshold as set by the National
Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and subject to the assessment of the DSWD
worker in the area shall be eligible for assistance. A solo parent can directly inquire from the
following agencies to avail of their services:
 Health Services (DOH)
 Educational Services (CHED, TESDA)
 Housing (NHA)
 Parental Leave (Employer, DOLE, CSC) Note: A solo parent whose income is above the
poverty threshold shall enjoy only such limited benefits as flexible work schedule, parental
leave and others to be determined by the DSWD.
LIVE IN
A live-in partner is someone who lives in the same house as the person
they are having a sexual relationship with, but is not married to them.

Cohabitation. A living arrangement in which an unmarried couple lives


together in a long-term relationship that resembles a marriage. Couples
cohabit, rather than marry, for a variety of reasons

Couples cohabit, rather than marry, for a variety of reasons. They may wa
nt to test their compatibility before they commit to a legal union. They m
ay want to maintain their single status for financial reasons. In some case
s, such as those involving gay or lesbian couples, or individuals already m
arried to another person, the law does not allow them to marry. 
REFERENCES
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1016556

https://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Live-in+relati
onship

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend


on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you
do, and he will show you which path to take.

Proverbs 3:5-6

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