Thread: Single mothers- How hard is it to raise your children without their father?

*How hard is it to raise your children without their father?
*Do you receive any lind of help or support from the father? From anybody or program, government?
*What type of lifestyle do you live? Are you better or worse off being a single parent?
*How do you see yourself different from other families?

hahahah "hard"

I doubt single mothers are on Yahoo answers on a sunday afternoon. They are probably stripping at the club for formula.

All the single ladies (All the single ladies), all the single ladies (all the single ladies)...

It depends on your situation that your in. It is a little bit rough but in the long run its worth it. An independent mother, molds for the child to be stronger. YES, there are government programs to help financially. And if you and your husband are divorced and you have custody of the child then you can qualify for child support.

Since I just got off my shift at the strip club and don't have to give greasy old men a lap dance anymore, I can answer for you

It can be hard. I have to manage my time and money better so things can get done/paid. It's a case-by-case thing. It's not like my kids have no dad. He's active in their life and supportive. The hardest thing is doing most things by myself.

We aren't on government assistance. We have a pretty good life. I'm an educated professional, I own a home that's not the best but I loved it when I bought it because it has potential with a little elbow grease. My bills are paid and my kids are fed. I encourage them to be with dad and try to be friendly with him for the sake of the kids.
It's much better now, because we aren't at each other's throats anymore. We get along much better divorced, and it's healthier for our kids. I don't see us as any different, really.