You need strong prayer support as Satan throws one more thing at you. Otherwise your fear will keep you from going out and being productive. And bad things happen. Gone are the days when kids could roam neighborhood streets until evening, when the boogeyman was actually clothes strewn across the chair in a dark room and when neighbors were longtime friends. Now, we worry about gang violence, sexual offenders, drunken drivers, kidnappers and carjackers.
Single parents tackle additional challenges when it comes to building safe homes and families.
Their resources are often low, they sometimes work more than one job and usually fill-ins are not available. There is no one to blame if you ignore your inner voice and something happens. That's a lot of responsibility. Although no one can guarantee protection against danger, some tools can help you steer clear and even prevent it. The best tool, of course, is God-given common sense.