College Challenges According to educationnext.org, "Between 1978 and 2008, the single parent graduation rate went from 4% to 12%. As for a family with two parents, the graduation rate went from 12% - 38%." As a result, children living in single-parent homes have much more difficulty in dual-parent homes. Challenges for me in college I think college will be a challenge for me because when it comes to dedicating my time to studying it is very difficult to do. Especially when you have children to raise. Being a single mother is a challenge in going to school and working. Even though I know it won't be easy, I will succeed by taking it day by day and listening to the advice of the experts. I know