Fact!

I like it

As a parent, I have a preference for someone who has lived in that space and has experience as a parent as well.

I wouldn't mind if the other has kids.. however the ex, I don't want dramas.. if we can all be adults around our kids amd be civil well great.. it's all about them..

I don't see a problem in fact I have a lot of respect for a single mom because I know how tough it can be(been there done it) and it also can show a lot more about the woman the way she is around her kids, kind of pulls down any fake facades that may exist.

when we consider the average age here, it would be hard to imagine anyone you would meet did not have children [young or older]. it's almost an expected given at this point in our lives.

I myself would be fine with it.

No problem with kids .. love them .. teenagers can be problematic though, but basically mutual respect should work in both directions.

Yes, Kat, I mind unless the children are independent, moved out of the house and earning their own money and paying their own bills. At my age they ought to be completely independent.

I'm still on the fence on that. But she really is a good woman and the quandary is will it ruin us because of her kids or cut my loses now.

Tidak

If you date someone with children you should wait until you are sure your relationship is stable before becoming part of said children's lives. You also should treat their children as your own.

As for myself yes I would and have dated people with children.

It should... so what if it doesn't? Which is usually the case, especially with teenager, but also with toddlers. They got a mind of their own and won't just do what a step-parent will tell them.
The little kids from my neighbour's new partner... 1,5-2 yrs old. "You got to listen to X!" daddy said.
Little toddler's answer "No, I won't."
Have you ever argued with a stubborn 1-2 year old? Or a 13-15 yrs old for that matter?

I wouldn't mind considering that i am still raising mine. The most important part is having a partner who understands that situation as well

Very interesting topic , I think we should not bother about it ,

Very interesting topic , I think we should not bother about it ,

Are you asking generally? I can't give you a general answer because I am only me.

Personally, my preferences include an age range.
The women I seek are in or already past menopause (47-65).
While there may be preteen children involved it is not common.
Most of the women I meet have teenage or young adult children that may or may not have their own children.
In other words, I'm more likely to date a grandmother than a new mother.

I raised 4 children, I am not opposed to children, but I have already been there/done that. Its time for me (and the one I choose) to live for ourselves. We will always love our children and grandchildren but they shouldn't and can't be the focus.

One of my warning flags is when a date is all about her kids and ignores "Us".
Kids shouldn't be on the profile pictures. Just a notation that she has some is all I need.
I won't be dating her kids, I'll be looking to date her.
After we get to know each other, then, we can discuss our kids.

I think it depends on the individual situation. I dated a guy years ago who had custody of his son but he made time to date. I've ran across some guys who are paying so much in child support that they can't afford to date but have visitation with the kids every weekend. Those types shouldn't be attempting to date.

Sure, I don't have a problem with it.