Children of single parents grow up seeing a very different example of romantic love than those who grew up in a "normal" household. Namely, none at all.
Although the gold standard in child rearing has traditionally been a dual family unit, being a single parent has a myriad of benefits. Rather than navigating the treacherous territory of constant parental compromise, you can independently make choices for your children that you feel is best.
For over a year, I have been a single mom of three little girls, ages 7 and under. I have to say that the transition from married mother to single mother has been especially easy.
And I get it: And even if you did start dating, what if things go well between you and you meet this kid and get attached to the kid and then you break up?
W hat are the pros and cons of dating a single parent? For me to be with a DAD would probably be unlikely for this particular reason.
The Single Mom's Guide to Dating. It may seem that being a single mom virtually guarantees that you'll never have another date, but that doesn't have to be true.