Being a sole parent does not mean that discipline goes down. I have many friends who are single parents and their children are probably better disciplined than what my children are. I am married but my DH doesn't get involved in the discipline of the children so in that area I am alone. The things you have mentioned in your response are things that every family go through, not just yourself. Many families have financial issues your not the only one but it is how you manage and go about these issues. These are all just excuses and until you decide to change you will always be facing these same issues and will always be in here posting the same questions.

Regards,
Dianne