In a lot of ways I think single parents can give children MORE stability than many couples. We don't argue with ourselves, we don't have fights, we don't divorce ourselves. Just because a child goes to a couple doesn't mean they won't end up raised by 1. That's just silly. I have plenty of married friends who have children and have terrible relationships with their spouces and the children witness all of the turmoil and suffer because of it. I could have had this, my boyfriend lived with me for 4 years, I chose to do better for the kids that I'm waiting to adopt.
My parents divorced when I was 2, although my father remained in my life I was raised by just my Mom and she did a great job. I never got into trouble or drugs...I was a good athlete and student. I have a masters degree, a good job, many friends and a nice home. She raised me to be compassionate, loyal, kind, intelligent, self-reliant, and a leader. If that's what single parenting does, I'm happy with it
