What is your opinion of single parents?

my mom raised me single, working two jobs for us nearly all her life so I respect to death what your doing. As for women its not as bad as a single mother, yeah some women are turned off but i'm sure you'll find a nice mature women who will treat your children as her own :)! maybe start a bradey bunch of your own :P!

I agree with cecil. It can be a kinda intimidating thought of an insta-family. Older people with careers and all will handle it better than someone in college. Haha well personally I haven't dated anyone who had kids but honestly, I can't really answer if I would or not. It'd really be something I'd have to think about on a individual level ya know?

I think it's really admirable that a single parent is taking care of their children essentially by themselves. As for dating a person with kids... I'm not ready to take the role of step mom, and I'd also be afraid that in the event we broke up, I'd be kind of attached to the kids. Plus, what does that kind of thing do to children of a single parent? It's not fair to them.

I have tons of respect for single parents that raise their kids in whatever situation but me being 19, I don't think I would date one with all that responsibility in parenthood just yet y'know?

Don't you hate it when you type of a thoughtful response that took you a significant amount of time to review and edit but when you click "Post" the forum is like, "Nah, man. You didn't really want to post that." Now that I have forgotten the exact wording I used, let me attempt to rewrite it all... I appreciate all the honest responses you guys have given. It seems as though many agree though many agree that single parents just aren't their ideal partner (I've asked this question on many other sites as well, because science) for several valid reasons. It is a bit disheartening as it means that more often than not I am being/will be passed up on because I have a daughter. I mean, I get it... Many people feel that dating a single parent is instant commitment and more so who are looking for a family want one all of their own. And I most certainly understand the latter as that is exactly what I thought I was getting in my last relationship, though my ex-wife now just wants to drink, smoke and have sex with random guys. I digress! Now, I haven't given up all hope, but the reality of my situation certainly is a bitter pill. I look forward to reading more honest responses, though!

I personally view single parents as loving hard working people. It is hard taking care of another person, but to do it alone is amazing in my opinion.

I would say right now for my age I think single parents would be a no. Not because of a turn off or things of that manner. Just more of that mentally and age wise not ready for it. I agree with others about respect for single parents. My mom raised me on her own as well, and my grandpa grew up with only his mom. So yeah deep respect, and dating wise if someone how crosses my path when I'm older.

I admire single parents that actually sacrifice their life for their children. Teaching them right and wrong and bringing in the paycheck to put food on the table shows the hardship of a single parent. Many other single parents just leave their kids out to dry and go out to fill their void of a short excursion only to comeback and do it all over again.

i don't think that dating a guy that has children would be a problem it just really depends on the person. when your dating a person that willing to accept the kiddos they truly have to understand what all that entails they are not mom so the kiddos reaction to them could be good or bad if its good that's great but if something happens to the relationship and the kiddos are close to the girl/guy it can be just as heart breaking as losing mom if you've been together a long time and the same goes for the significant other especially if there's been a lot of time they feel like your own kids.like i said though it really depends on the person the ones who are truly willing to accept you and everything you hold dear are the ones you want to keep for the rest of your life. your ex can go have her flings and fuck around but that doesn't change the fact that when the day is done she'll be alone miserable and feeling empty because nothing can fill the void that she was willing to let go of. things sometimes dont work out and it happens but well honestly (im probably being to blunt but...) your better off with out her from the sounds of it. seriously the only thing she honestly left you with is a new and better beginning for both you and your daughter. take it with both hands and have a little faith in the fact that life always happens for a reason and in the end your going to be left with something more precious than what any number of one night stands can offer.^_^