single-ness
April 23rd, 2007
Being a single mom isn’t easy at all. The balance between self and career, self and motherhood, career and motherhood, boyfriends/lovers/partners (a.k.a. SELF) and children, career and children is a constant battle. One is lucky to survive at all.
While there are a number of disadvantages of being a single mom–single earner supporting 2 kids, no other person to help out with raising them, no other person to blame for mishaps or neglectful child-rearing–there are also advantages.
One thing that I’m grateful for, being a single mom, is that I don’t have to battle it out with someone on how to raise my kids. I’ve seen many couples argue over how to discipline a child, I’ve seen the results of these battles, and I can say that I am lucky I am alone in this. My children seem to be growing up just fine–not as brats, no tantrums (as in never), conscientious of others, cares for the environment, all the sugar and spice girls are made of but with spunk.
Single motherhood has its rewards, but what I treasure most is the 100% love I get back from my kids.
