I am not d yet but it has been 5 years. He is not as bad as some but not very consistent. My ds miss him. They should not have to miss a parent. But they are over all happy. I surround them with people who love them. I too am a full time student with not much money but my children lack for nothing. I am also giving them a lesson in economics while their father lavishes them with toys and treats. But in the end they will learn a lot more from me.
I do think this is a valuable thread. We do the best we can as single parents. Our children will thrive because of how well we raise them but I do agree the most ideal situation would be two loving parents in the same home.
