This is a Persuasive Speech for SP111 at Mt. Hood Community College about Single-Parent Families needing Respect, because Single-Parent families can be very successful, not all the negativity it is portrayed to be.

1. Single-Parent Families Created By Sara J. Vaeth

2. Introduction http://www.wikivorce.com/divorce/images/stories/jreviews/7496_singleparent_1251036443.jpg

3. The cause of single-parenting Not by choice Divorce Widow Unplanned pregnancy Choice Abuse Neglect Bad relationship Not wanting to marry

4. Positive effects of single-parenting Majority of Custodial Single Mothers Do Not Receive Public Assistance

5. Positive Effects of Single-parenting Stronger relationship with one parent Children can be more: Independent Stronger sense of responsibility Confident Successful Michael Phelps Bill Cosby Christina Aguilera Alicia Keys Children have less: Aggressive behavior Behavioral problems Ability to handle conflicts http://www.tewksburypl.org/pages/TewksburyLibrary_Children/booklists

6. Conclusion All Single-Parent Families Need To Be Respected Not in Poverty Do Not Receive Assistance Can Have Independent, Confident, Successful Children

7. The end