In the Mockingbird, Atticus, the single parent of two children has many obstacles in his life. He is the primary and only person that brings the income needed for the family. As it was said I'm the article that I found, "Pros and Cons in Single-Parent Families," "The pressures (and upset) of constantly worrying about money causes intense stress. Results of extreme stress include depression, exhaustion, illness, short temper, and inability to function, " in addition, it's even worse when the parent has to say "no" to their children because it's just another reminder of something that he or she cannot afford (Universal Class).

"...But when your child needs food, clothing, or becomes ill and you have no resources, you'll swallow your pride and do what needs to be done. This is much more difficult than most people imagine." Atticus did not make a lot of money-even as a lawyer, and it was hard for their family to afford things. Yet, Atticus still gave his money to those who needed it the most and saved some for his family. In addition, he had to swallow up his pride and do the case with the injustice of the court to be able to provide wellness for his family and those around his.

Isolation-

Atticus seemed like a silent parent in the story. He did not care about the way Scout acted or even the way that she had dressed. He also merely showed no concern for Jem and Scout and most of the time, Jem would have a closer relationship with Scout than Atticus with scout or Jem.

As it was stated in the article," Loneliness is another challenge single parents face. Not only is the single parent unable to share day-to-day difficulties and responsibilities with the other parent, they cannot share the joys either. If the parent is single due to death or tragedy, it can be even more difficult and isolating. And it may surprise some people to know that a sense of loss can accompany single-parent status, even if the relationship left behind was contentious – becoming a single parent is a big life change, and we tend to remember more good things than bad when we reflect."

In addition, it's not only the parents that have trouble coping with life, but also their children have hard times too. As stated in the article, "...children have increased rates of anxiety, aggression, difficulties in school, and antisocial behavior than their ...parent counterparts."

As seen in The Mockingbird, Scout did not do too good in school. She ended up being disrespectful to her teacher and merely got into fights; these could all be outcomes of not having a mother to help her cope with her feelings and emotions.

Scout did not have many friends. In fact, the people that she allied were her neighbors and her family.



"Additionally, children of single parents seem to have more difficulty forming relationships with their peers. Once they mature, they are more likely to marry and have children early, then divorce; and girls from single-parent families have a greater chance of becoming single mothers, themselves..."