The "Average" Single Parent

Would you be surprised to know that the "average" single parent is decades away from being in her teenage years? In fact, statistically speaking, the "average" or typical single parent in the United States today is a divorced woman over 40 who is raising one child. She's gainfully employed and does not receive public assistance. To find out more, read Single Parent Statistics: Who is the "Average" Single Parent?

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