AnswerThe benefit is what you say goes because there is no one else to give another answer. Another benefit is there is no fighting. http://www.parents.com/parenting/dynamics/single-parenting/single-parent-benefits/

AnswerThere are many nationwide support groups for single parents, such as: single parents in college/university, single parents looking for companionship and help of other single parents, those in need for financial advice/help, single parents seeking to adopt a child, and also young single parents. Here is an article about single mothers support group: http://www.basearticles.com/Art/260379/127/Single-Mothers-Support-Groups.html

AnswerYou can start your own traditions as a single-parent family. Do holidays however you want, making them special for your kids. For more tips, see the following: http://www.divorcecare.org/holidays/downloads/celebratingchristmas.pdf