A Man Can Be A Great Single Parent

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mandro21 Boston, Massachusetts USA

Sun Aug 9, 2009 6:00 PM CST : A Man Can Be A Great Single Parent!!

I became a single dad at 18yrs old. Now I'm 31. I've been raising my 13yr old daughter since she was a baby. I went through an unfortunate situation with my daughters mom. After she gave birth, she decided not to take on the responsability of being a mother. She was 18 as well, but never grew up. When the situation went to the courts, custody was taken away from her. My daughter was in danger of being put in a foster home. I would NOT let that happen! I went to court and was awarded full custody. I was only 18, but I manned up even though I knew life was gonna change dramaticly. I still finished school, went to college, and secured a decent place to live and raise her. I don't feel like i've been cheated or tied down making the decisions I have. It was not easy, infact its only gonna get harder as she is going through her teen years..

Shes starting to get into boys, and thats enough to drive me crazy!! LOL. Anyway, despite everything I would not change anything for the world!! My daughter is my best friend and she helped make the strong and indipendent person i am.

As far as dating goes, I'm new to this online scene so I am reluctant to mention I have a kid. However, I know once I break the ice and start talking to someone, my daughter wont be an issue. And if it is, then obviously the woman is not for me. I would never look for my girlfiend to replace her mother. But I come in a 2 person package. And whats inside is AWESOME!!!

rubendario Hartford, Connecticut USA

Sun Aug 9, 2009 6:19 PM CST : A Man Can Be A Great Single Parent!!

mandro21: I became a single dad at 18yrs old. Now I'm 31. I've been raising my 13yr old daughter since she was a baby. I went through an unfortunate situation with my daughters mom. After she gave birth, she decided not to take on the responsability of being a mother. She was 18 as well, but never grew up. When the situation went to the courts, custody was taken away from her. My daughter was in danger of being put in a foster home. I would NOT let that happen! I went to court and was awarded full custody. I was only 18, but I manned up even though I knew life was gonna change dramaticly. I still finished school, went to college, and secured a decent place to live and raise her. I don't feel like i've been cheated or tied down making the decisions I have. It was not easy, infact its only gonna get harder as she is going through her teen years.. Shes starting to get into boys, and thats enough to drive me crazy!! LOL. Anyway, despite everything I would not change anything for the world!! My daughter is my best friend and she helped make the strong and indipendent person i am. As far as dating goes, I'm new to this online scene so I am reluctant to mention I have a kid. However, I know once I break the ice and start talking to someone, my daughter wont be an issue. And if it is, then obviously the woman is not for me. I would never look for my girlfiend to replace her mother. But I come in a 2 person package. And whats inside is AWESOME!!!

I congratulate you!! Your the man of the future and changing with the times. I am glad to read what you have just written for every one of you there are thousands of selfish men who have children, wash their hands and just leave them with their mothers.

But I would put that in your profile, that you have a daughter and you both come as a package deal. This will alert the players and others not interested in a man with a child, it will save you more time. In this way only those that are truly interested will contact you. There are many women that will admire you, for what you have done! Anyway, that's JMO!

Good luck and God bless!!

NAKEDMUDPEOPLE Somewhere, California USA

Sun Aug 9, 2009 6:24 PM CST : A Man Can Be A Great Single Parent!!

A loving parent will always put their children first!
In the life that follows, they will not give you the credit you have earned.
I just want you to know what we give, we give to the world.
Good job to all the fathers that put their children first.

avecaim San Jose, California USA

Sun Aug 9, 2009 6:25 PM CST : A Man Can Be A Great Single Parent!!

ladyfingers clovis, New Mexico USA

Sun Aug 9, 2009 6:43 PM CST : A Man Can Be A Great Single Parent!!

You are awesome.

Justin24 Dundee, Florida USA

Mon Aug 10, 2009 3:29 PM CST : A Man Can Be A Great Single Parent!!

I respect u 4 that

I am going threw it right now and i know what u mean but my daughter is only 2

virgiomonkey Auckland, Auckland New Zealand

Mon Aug 10, 2009 3:38 PM CST : A Man Can Be A Great Single Parent!!

........Absolutely.....Have raised a Daughter and Son......both who are nearly ready to leave the nest,but won't,as both of them have said....'They have to sweet at home'..L.O.L..Both are at University and doing extremely well in there studies .....I am so proud of them...but Kudos to my ex mother law ,she was such an pure angle in helping out when I needed a helping hand....so cheers to 'Mother in Laws'...

J.D

Kristine1 Abilene, Texas USA

Mon Aug 10, 2009 3:39 PM CST : A Man Can Be A Great Single Parent!!

my dad was a single parent and I think he did great, couldn't have asked for a better role model in my life! Good job!

whaaat den, Zuid-Holland Netherlands

Mon Aug 10, 2009 3:43 PM CST : A Man Can Be A Great Single Parent!!

mandro21: I became a single dad at 18yrs old. Now I'm 31. I've been raising my 13yr old daughter since she was a baby. I went through an unfortunate situation with my daughters mom. After she gave birth, she decided not to take on the responsability of being a mother. She was 18 as well, but never grew up. When the situation went to the courts, custody was taken away from her. My daughter was in danger of being put in a foster home. I would NOT let that happen! I went to court and was awarded full custody. I was only 18, but I manned up even though I knew life was gonna change dramaticly. I still finished school, went to college, and secured a decent place to live and raise her. I don't feel like i've been cheated or tied down making the decisions I have. It was not easy, infact its only gonna get harder as she is going through her teen years.. Shes starting to get into boys, and thats enough to drive me crazy!! LOL. Anyway, despite everything I would not change anything for the world!! My daughter is my best friend and she helped make the strong and indipendent person i am. As far as dating goes, I'm new to this online scene so I am reluctant to mention I have a kid. However, I know once I break the ice and start talking to someone, my daughter wont be an issue. And if it is, then obviously the woman is not for me. I would never look for my girlfiend to replace her mother. But I come in a 2 person package. And whats inside is AWESOME!!!

I can only applaud u, bro u did a great job, hope u find what u are looking for

virgiomonkey Auckland, Auckland New Zealand

Mon Aug 10, 2009 3:44 PM CST : A Man Can Be A Great Single Parent!!

Kristine1: my dad was a single parent and I think he did great, couldn't have asked for a better role model in my life! Good job!

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J.D

sxc666 Central Coast, New South Wales Australia

Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:57 PM CST : A Man Can Be A Great Single Parent!!

mandro21: I became a single dad at 18yrs old. Now I'm 31. I've been raising my 13yr old daughter since she was a baby. I went through an unfortunate situation with my daughters mom. After she gave birth, she decided not to take on the responsability of being a mother. She was 18 as well, but never grew up. When the situation went to the courts, custody was taken away from her. My daughter was in danger of being put in a foster home. I would NOT let that happen! I went to court and was awarded full custody. I was only 18, but I manned up even though I knew life was gonna change dramaticly. I still finished school, went to college, and secured a decent place to live and raise her. I don't feel like i've been cheated or tied down making the decisions I have. It was not easy, infact its only gonna get harder as she is going through her teen years.. Shes starting to get into boys, and thats enough to drive me crazy!! LOL. Anyway, despite everything I would not change anything for the world!! My daughter is my best friend and she helped make the strong and indipendent person i am. As far as dating goes, I'm new to this online scene so I am reluctant to mention I have a kid. However, I know once I break the ice and start talking to someone, my daughter wont be an issue. And if it is, then obviously the woman is not for me. I would never look for my girlfiend to replace her mother. But I come in a 2 person package. And whats inside is AWESOME!!!

executive singapore AMK Singapore

Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:30 AM CST : A Man Can Be A Great Single Parent!!

AsleepInNJ Cherry Hill, New Jersey USA

Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:34 AM CST : A Man Can Be A Great Single Parent!!

i'm one too!

Good4U2 Gallatin, Tennessee USA

Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:27 AM CST : A Man Can Be A Great Single Parent!!

NAKEDMUDPEOPLE: A loving parent will always put their children first!
In the life that follows, they will not give you the credit you have earned.
I just want you to know what we give, we give to the world.
Good job to all the fathers that put their children first.

Oh I feel you!!! My son is now 35. I dont know that I was the perfect dad but he made it through his teen years with minimal scaring... Goodluck and Kudos to all parents who put their children first. Not exclusive to Fathers...

bettyboop63 glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland UK

Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:31 AM CST : A Man Can Be A Great Single Parent!!

mandro21: I became a single dad at 18yrs old. Now I'm 31. I've been raising my 13yr old daughter since she was a baby. I went through an unfortunate situation with my daughters mom. After she gave birth, she decided not to take on the responsability of being a mother. She was 18 as well, but never grew up. When the situation went to the courts, custody was taken away from her. My daughter was in danger of being put in a foster home. I would NOT let that happen! I went to court and was awarded full custody. I was only 18, but I manned up even though I knew life was gonna change dramaticly. I still finished school, went to college, and secured a decent place to live and raise her. I don't feel like i've been cheated or tied down making the decisions I have. It was not easy, infact its only gonna get harder as she is going through her teen years.. Shes starting to get into boys, and thats enough to drive me crazy!! LOL. Anyway, despite everything I would not change anything for the world!! My daughter is my best friend and she helped make the strong and indipendent person i am. As far as dating goes, I'm new to this online scene so I am reluctant to mention I have a kid. However, I know once I break the ice and start talking to someone, my daughter wont be an issue. And if it is, then obviously the woman is not for me. I would never look for my girlfiend to replace her mother. But I come in a 2 person package. And whats inside is AWESOME!!!

totalt respect to you.parenthood can be one of the hardest tasks ever I raised my kids on my own,teenage girls tantrums,truanting.stealing,lies..boys..booze..selfharming..they we have batled it all and they are now 2 lovely caring young women..im very proud of ..i wish you all the best that life can offer tc x

steve6611 Victor Harbor, South Australia Australia

Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:35 AM CST : A Man Can Be A Great Single Parent!!

mandro21: I became a single dad at 18yrs old. Now I'm 31. I've been raising my 13yr old daughter since she was a baby. I went through an unfortunate situation with my daughters mom. After she gave birth, she decided not to take on the responsability of being a mother. She was 18 as well, but never grew up. When the situation went to the courts, custody was taken away from her. My daughter was in danger of being put in a foster home. I would NOT let that happen! I went to court and was awarded full custody. I was only 18, but I manned up even though I knew life was gonna change dramaticly. I still finished school, went to college, and secured a decent place to live and raise her. I don't feel like i've been cheated or tied down making the decisions I have. It was not easy, infact its only gonna get harder as she is going through her teen years.. Shes starting to get into boys, and thats enough to drive me crazy!! LOL. Anyway, despite everything I would not change anything for the world!! My daughter is my best friend and she helped make the strong and indipendent person i am. As far as dating goes, I'm new to this online scene so I am reluctant to mention I have a kid. However, I know once I break the ice and start talking to someone, my daughter wont be an issue. And if it is, then obviously the woman is not for me. I would never look for my girlfiend to replace her mother. But I come in a 2 person package. And whats inside is AWESOME!!!

Congratulations my friend that is awesome , just reading this your daughter is so lucky to have a wonderful loving role model in her life like you .

In whatever direction your life takes you on you sincerely can be proud of what you have achieved as a parent

Amira Limassol, Limassol Cyprus

Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:40 AM CST : A Man Can Be A Great Single Parent!!

mandro21: I became a single dad at 18yrs old. Now I'm 31. I've been raising my 13yr old daughter since she was a baby. I went through an unfortunate situation with my daughters mom. After she gave birth, she decided not to take on the responsability of being a mother. She was 18 as well, but never grew up. When the situation went to the courts, custody was taken away from her. My daughter was in danger of being put in a foster home. I would NOT let that happen! I went to court and was awarded full custody. I was only 18, but I manned up even though I knew life was gonna change dramaticly. I still finished school, went to college, and secured a decent place to live and raise her. I don't feel like i've been cheated or tied down making the decisions I have. It was not easy, infact its only gonna get harder as she is going through her teen years.. Shes starting to get into boys, and thats enough to drive me crazy!! LOL. Anyway, despite everything I would not change anything for the world!! My daughter is my best friend and she helped make the strong and indipendent person i am. As far as dating goes, I'm new to this online scene so I am reluctant to mention I have a kid. However, I know once I break the ice and start talking to someone, my daughter wont be an issue. And if it is, then obviously the woman is not for me. I would never look for my girlfiend to replace her mother. But I come in a 2 person package. And whats inside is AWESOME!!!

I really admire and respect you for that, u did good job, not many men can do this

Merriweather Adelaide, South Australia Australia

Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:14 AM CST : A Man Can Be A Great Single Parent!!

Amira: I really admire and respect you for that, u did good job, not many men can do this

Well done... what can I say... you have my admiration, respect and best wishes

hopefloats Slim's Lady, Tennessee USA

Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:19 AM CST : A Man Can Be A Great Single Parent!!

"A Man Can Be A Great Single Parent!!"

As they so choose. KUDOS to all those single dad's who have stepped up to the plate!

jessejess47 ogdensburg, New York USA

Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:20 AM CST : A Man Can Be A Great Single Parent!!

Damn straight they can......

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