I think sigle moms are great! They face barriers most don't, have huge responsibilities. And know how to make the most of intimate moments...

Just my two cents...


I graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Commerce, major in "Parenthood". Working towards Master in "Parenting". I am grateful that I am also blessed with wonderful children. Yes it was a rough ride but that what makes a single parent, stronger. Having grown up children and looking back on how far we have traveled is such a rewarding experience. However, parenting will never stop, only God knows till when. Being a single parent I find: it is often coupled with many challenges; some problems are unique, some are generic; that there is a solution to almost anything; that help is available through family, friends / professional organizations that can eventually be used as a reference in summing up a sound judgment and finally, listening to children can dramatically improve a parent-child relationship.

Well, that's me and I know it varies from one person to the other, but on a side note any single parent can manage their own family and how to run it is nobody's business but it isn't bad to compare notes. We can always learn to anyone.

Down the road, coping the trials, pitfalls and overcoming failures actually, made the ride even more wonderful, exhilarating and pretty awesome.

Enjoying the single parenting challenge by the day can make parenting an exciting journey!

thanks to all who shared their own opinions about the topic.

I think they belong unique group which needs to be respected and hold higher status social relations bcs they got through good period their life and able to give birth that can extend their family and offspring. Besides I am certain that they are extremely sensitive and emotional as result lossing life partner with the benefits of the entire relations before. They don't have much heart to be disappointed and upset again in any conditions. They are like mirror who need extreme care and threat. That all they have get and deserve.

I don't know where you get your information about Single Mother's but your sweeping generalizations do not define the single parents I know or me. My children consistently received the best medical care available in the world, they went to and graduated from one of the best college preparatory schools in the country, went on to college, and lucrative careers, are homeowners, and despite your premise that they had less cultural or socialization is just glaringly wrong. They have manners and understanding that have allowed them to compete widely across class lines and in a number of cultures. They all speak at least two languages and two actually more. They have also had some of the most successful men in America as role models and mentors in and out of the home so having one dad living in as optimum in their life is a misnomer also.

I bet if you compared almost any two parent family against mine; my child has better social skills, has a better "record" of accomplishment, has better health, and I guarantee you better nutrition than 95% regardless, of my income (which has very little to do with nutrition but the ability and willingness of the parent to cook (something the affluent often can not/will not do.) And my children are definitely not obese. Probably run most of their peers into the ground past and present physically and intellectually.

The failed prejudice that money is the only measure of parenting is elitist at best and just wrong at worst. I have never had a lot of money but my children have had all the major markers of family life from travel, to holidays, to religious and cultural exposure from sports to the arts.

Sorry it sounds like You have unfortunately been brainwashed by the bigoted media, limited in person exposure, or your own inaccurate raising.

You are right, that is the more reason why they have to date first before going into marriage and you have to scrutinize who you want to marry, and make proper background check, don't just go into marriage because he has got money or because he is so handsome, you women need to be extra careful and apply caution

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Well pretty much like everyone else posting on this thread.
I don't think they get enough credit for all they do. Taking care a or the kiddos, taking care of the house, and working a job to keep everything hunky dory.

So it's even better when they get a night out. ;)

first of all

by saying you do not want to date someone who is a parent

does not make you the devil

especially if you are still a young person

say in your twenties

and you want to find someone to spend your life with


fall in love, get married, have a family of your own


there is nothing wrong with saying that

dating a single parent

comes with all kinds of special considerations

finding childcare

if you go out

they are a package deal

so this means also spending time with her children

doing 'family' things together

this means becoming a surrogate parent almost overnight


if you are not ready to do this then that is ok

date someone without kids



just realize as you get older

more and more women will be mothers

Hmmmmm.....that true. Wise words.

If single parent only refers to marital status

I say they should do their best to give their kids a loving 2 parent home,,,



If single parent refers to actual parenting status(Parenting alone)

I say shame on the fathers who make them that way and they should do their best to give their kids a loving 2 parent home

All I can say,is that there are too many kids that are being raised by surrogate parents...I don't blame any one sex,just the fact that having a parent on hand 24/7 can do a lot for a child.
I don't know what the experts say,but it seems to me that during a kids formative years,its pretty important that they have good adult attention. It doesn't always have to be a parent,but a responsible adult who really can give them the attention that they need.
A child who is plunked down in front of a screen and not being active,or engaged with with other kids and adults will have a good chance of having developmental issues.

I choose not to touch this subject because I'm afraid a lot of people will not like to here the truth about a lot of what I know on this. I will just end with it truly does make me sad.

thanks

So sad to know that this is what you've experienced but the way you look at it... No single mom would gamble to be with you either... At that time when you're mom had ups and down in life of course she aren't perfect and you don't know have the idea what's she's facing at that time... What have you shared as a son?...anyway, good luck whether you got yourself a single woman with kids or no kids:)

Words of relevance... Being a single mom is hard most single moms would say but as long as you know how to work or how to figure out things without looking for whoever to support financially then I think being a single mom isn't hard at all... Then instead of patying doing nonsense... Have your quality time with the kid/s

I am a single mom - tho, my boys are now mostly grown. I think single parents have it rough (moms & dads) doing a job that is hard enough with 2 people - by themselves.

Kudos to all the single parents out there!