Do you think it's ok for a single woman at 27 years old to try an concieve a child and be a single parent?
487511
If you are financially stable, live in a good home, and are absolutely sure that you're ready to raise a child, there's no reason not to! Kids don't need both parents to be happy- my mother raised my brother and I alone after divorcing my abusive father, and we're both happy and well-adjusted. As long as you can love, support, and provide for them, they'll be happy.
211636
I like 25. Although I got married a little earlier (6 years ago) I think that 25 lets you enjoy your youth but you're not too old to enjoy some of it with a partner. You can finish uni but you can still wait a little while before having kids. The percentage of birth problems goes up after 30 so I figure that gives you five years together to build a life, travel together etc... and then you can have kids. If you don't want kids then I guess it doesn't matter so much.
440788
I'm fine with it. my past 2 relationships have been with women who have kids.it all depends on the the type of guy you are,if your guy who really like kids like me, then it won't be a problem.it's only a problem if the female is looking for a father for her kids more than a boyfriend or husband.I love kids and relate to them very well,hell I still watch cartoons and play video games so for me it's all good.
866367
It's nice to hear a single father going through what most single moms go through, well the thought would be just like any guy they do not want to settle down with someone who has kids, there not ready yet, keep looking you'll find someone who will love you and your daughter no matter what!
215482
much easier than a single Mom!!! \nTo a woman, a single dad already proved that he can have and raise kids in a stable environment. If that isn´t a plus for women who are looking for a good man I don´t know what!!\nTo a man, a single mom is loaded with baggage - somebody else´s children!\nIt´s not fair but that´s the way society seems to promote it.. \nSo the answer is still DEFINITELY! If you´ve already proven you´re a good dad and then on top of that have a job then you are an invitation to any woman who is looking for a serious relationship! I can´t believe you´re asking.. lol. you should be swamped with nice women :-)
178146
no. it's a choice. I'm forty two and have never been married and don't have any children and i don't feel less of a person for it.
1173592
well, i'm only 13 yrs. old, and i'm kinda not married, but i don't see anything wrong with that either. unless you had kids with your ex, you should be fine.
956638
There are single parents groups out there. Look some up and see how it goes.
282868
Personally I think you should go for it.  I'm a guy and have a 9 year old daughter.  I was never looking for a mommy for my child, she already has one of them.  \n\nI met a girl about 6 years ago and she was a bit freaked at first too.  It took her a little while but soon she fell in love with the idea.  We are married now and my wife and daughter are great friends.  If my wife never gave me a chance (only because I had a kid) all three of us would have missed out on a great thing.
1014935
It's tough out there - first to find a good man to have a child with is a huge challenge, and second to have a child alone in this economic state is quite a struggle.  But if that's what she wants, then where there's a will, there's a way - everyone should do what makes them happy.
144440
no problem whatsoever, just so long as you are not trying to start a new family, it would be real unfair to the kids you could have, if this is part of your master plan.
604331
You really have to follow your heart on that one, my friend!  Before I met my husband, I opted to stay single for MANY years, because I just couldn't be bothered with the bs of the dating ritual and all the games that go along with that ride!!  Usually when you are not looking to fall in love is when it hits ya right between the eyes!!  Don't worry about what is right or wrong (or "normal"-whatever the heck THAT is!!) in the eyes of others...as long as YOU are comfortable with your choices, then right on!  As for choosing not to have children....I believe that it takes a more thoughtful person to decide that they do not want to raise children!  Soo many people have children for all the wrong reasons and raising a child is NOT to be taken lightly..it is a lifetime commitment full of many ups and downs.  That is a personal and very private decision that a person makes. I have alot of respect for those who know what they want (and not what they think others want for them)! Good Luck!!
653126
I think its a whole lot better than having a bunch of kids around that nobody wants to care for. Life is hard enough when you have two loving, willing and financially stable parents..without them the outlook is pretty dismal. I don't think it should be taken lightly or used as birth control but yes i think its ok, especially if you are 16! The right to lifers will scream NO but what you never hear in their arguments is what the hec are you going to do with all the kids nobody wants? there are already far too many of them in the world, they would impress me if they solved that problem first, then they could truly say there is no reason for this..do what you need to do, don't listen to all the hooey because you live in the real hard, harsh world
449034
I think it would be nice to have the old way except the old thinking that women were not good enough for working in business.  I think they should have the option, for me --I've been in both situations and I missed my kids something awful and couldn't spend enough time with them.  This is definately a problem in society today.  Too many kids without adult supervision or parents who don't know what they are doing.  The woman who gets with you and can feel free to have kids and actually care for them herself is very lucky and so are the kids.
508223
They say that if people waited til they could really afford it before they had a baby, no one would have any children, ever.\n\nHowever, 24 is very VERY young. Other people having children around you should not influence your decision.  The guy you're dating, although you don't say much about him, has alot of children already that he presumably doesn't live with. Perhaps not the best support,having a baby is hard work.\nAsk yourself\nWill you live with your partner for 18 years or more?\nIs he a good father/do you want him to be the father of your children?\nCan you be completely selfless?\nCan you give up your life as you know it?\nCan you give a child the very best start in life?\n\nIf you can answer yes to those questions you are ready. If not, or if you just want a dolly that will call you momma, you're really not.
537623
Absolutely untrue!  There is nothing wrong with 30 year old woman.  There is something wrong with the guy who said that to you.  You still have lots of time to find the right guy, settle down, get married, have kids.  Just think of it this way, you have had these last few years to have fun, finish school, get a job, etc....now you can work on getting the family part.  And you also know what you are looking for in a guy.
594723
There is no right way...it's just the way you feel about it. If you feel that you can love and take care of a child with out a partner, do it that way. If you feel the need to have a family complete with a mom and dad, then find someone who will be there long enough to provide. You don't necessarily have to get married...you should just have enough love in your heart to provide for any kids.