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Do you think that Single Mums only create 'statistics'?

Posted by theAWWWBUTmum • 9/19/09 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: divorce, lds, mothers, mums, parenting, single, statistics

According to a news report I just watched thats ALL we do - Well BITE ME! Mr Newsreporter - my 'statistics' are - HAPPY, HEALTHY, HILARIOUS, HELPFUL, HARDWORKING, AWESOME LDS-LIVING 'statistics' because that's the choice we made - to not fail - to not give up!! MY KIDS ROCK!! Single for over 5 years and we will continue to survive!

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9/19/09

MadameX

Well, given the fact that anything that is measured and recorded--positive or negative--is a "statistic", I'd have to say yes...like every other family and individual in the world, single parent families are producing statistics.

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1. 9/19/09
  
  theAWWWBUTmum
  
  Sorry! Explain again - he was referring to criminal statistics, statistics that the government will have to pay for eventually in some way!! I know we can't make choices for our children but the implying that all single mothers are neglectful, wasting their money on drinking, drugs, gambling - Im sorry but this guy was an IDIOT!!!
2. 9/19/09
  
  MadameX
  
  You know what? I'm a single parent and my daughter's friends--many of them from two-parent households--are forever showing up at my door asking for help with their homework, calling me for rides, asking me for advice because they can't get any attention at home.
  
  It would just be silly to pretend that single parenting isn't harder than dual parenting--it takes more than 24 hours a day to both earn a living and provide everything kids need in terms of hands-on participation. But in the end, your kids get out what you put in.
3. 9/19/09
  
  theAWWWBUTmum
  
  Totally agree - it is hard and dedicated work - and I so get what you mean - I have a few kids dropping by myself - happy to hear from you and appreciate your dedication to your world!
9/19/09

HollytheHousewife

U know what ? They don't have stats in heaven...so u just keep on keepin' on

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9/19/09

crazyTsu

What do you mean ONLY? They are free to create whatever they want

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1. 9/19/09
  
  theAWWWBUTmum
  
  Exactly! My point exactly!! I am with you...I am just frustrated at the narrowmindedness of the gentleman newsreporter - I am wondering now if he is the product of a bitter ex-wife!! LOL
9/19/09

emcogneato

Did the report single out Moms? Because I think single Dads could stand some scrutiny too. Fair is fair.

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9/19/09

Theresa111

All Good Mothers ... You Ladies Rock!

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