A Man Can Be A Great Single Parent!! (37)
clara1956Punta Arenas, Magallanes Region Chile37 Threads 1 Polls 1,426 PostsI can only congratulate you! You have every reason to be proud of yourself. Good luck!
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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!!!
Ok Been there, done that and still doing it. I know how it is. I suggest you better write that you have a kid. Although I'm not sure it matters so much in the sense that whoever accepts you will accept your kid as well. Be careful tho because your future mate might tell you your kid is not an issue and then things might change in reality. I've experienced that myself.
Good luck to you and God Bless!
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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!!!
Good luck
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I did it from the time my oldest was 9 until he moved out at 18. His mother wanted nothing to do with him due to his ADHD
Earl
Earl
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mate your daughter is not your best friend she is more than that is closer to you etc. Respect for you for doing what you did at young 18
i say if you can fill a pram you can be a man. I have four kids 4, 6, 8, 10 I would love them to stay with me, but the dam family courts here are sooooo one sided
best wishes
i say if you can fill a pram you can be a man. I have four kids 4, 6, 8, 10 I would love them to stay with me, but the dam family courts here are sooooo one sided
best wishes
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good on you man, not a lot of people would do what you have done. Well done.
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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!!!
good man!!!
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Yes we can. I have my 2 sons full time. Long story but my 5 and 8 year old boys are just fine without her around. She decided drugs were more important than her kids.
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.........To all the Solo Fathers of this World.... 
.. ....Three cheers to them all....well done Gentleman....and be proud of yourselves too....
J.D
.. ....Three cheers to them all....well done Gentleman....and be proud of yourselves too.... J.D
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ya..a man certainly can be a great single parent without the 'motherly unparallel' love which is needed much for the proper mental and cognitive developement of the child
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I'm in the same situation myself, you basically told my story about the mother not wanting to be the mother, I have an 8 month old daughter, i'm a full time college student, and work part time, and it's hard, but the benifits of her smile in the morning is priceless, I have been homeless with her for the last four months going from place to place, and sometimes i want to give up, but i dont, i have a lil girl that looks up to me and gives me the strenght i need, your story gave me even more... and the ladies are going to have to learn to love my daughter, even before they love me..... Thank you so much... I now know that im not alone...------ This thread is Archived ------
jgonso69: I'm in the same situation myself, you basically told my story about the mother not wanting to be the mother, I have an 8 month old daughter, i'm a full time college student, and work part time, and it's hard, but the benifits of her smile in the morning is priceless, I have been homeless with her for the last four months going from place to place, and sometimes i want to give up, but i dont, i have a lil girl that looks up to me and gives me the strenght i need, your story gave me even more... and the ladies are going to have to learn to love my daughter, even before they love me..... Thank you so much... I now know that im not alone...
It just made my day to hear that you were inspired to hear my story!!
I remember when I was at a point when I was 20 and going back in forth from my mothers house, to my uncle's, and even spending time in a hotel while wheeling a carnage and carrying a diaper bag. 
There were times when I asked myself if I had the strength and will to do this. But, my daughters glowing smile and her little innocent eyes gave me the extra boost of confidence to work hard and stick to my goals. Eleven years later, I worry about her boyfriends and peer-pressure.. No matter what the situation, stay strong and remain determined. I wish you all the luck and hope!! You will find that everything will be well worth it! 
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Not a lot of men who would like to be the main carer get this chance, the courts simply assume the mother is the best for the child but this is not always the case.
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I just want to say thanks for putting that out their. I have been a single father of my two little girls for over a year now. It has been very hard at times and at times it feels like I'm all alone out their. Just to know their are other fathers out their that have gone through what I am helps.
Thanks again wish you all the luck
Justin
Thanks again wish you all the luck
Justin
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you are good father of ur lovely daughter.
proud to see guys who is raising their child
proud to see guys who is raising their child
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I met a man in in 1997, came to my door and said I am looking for Miss Wendy... Social services told him to come to me because I did not mind taking on families in my daycare. He had the cutest kids standing behind him. Two boys one girl. The youngest was two. He was a great father, and a decent man. I took care of his kids everyday until they moved away five years later.
This guy is an awsome Dad I saw him in the store the other day, He laughed and said... "It is almost time for just me Miss Wendy." He said the first thing he was gonna do was go on a date.
This guy is an awsome Dad I saw him in the store the other day, He laughed and said... "It is almost time for just me Miss Wendy." He said the first thing he was gonna do was go on a date.
In response to: 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!!!
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