Single Parent Series, Final Edition
Photo by Suzanne Deaton Photography
I’m ending the Single Parent Series with some questions I’ve received from the blog.
Q: Should parents take turns going to school events?
A: NO! Two adults should be mature enough to put their selfish feelings aside long enough to show up and support their child at an event. You don’t have to sit together! This is about the KIDS, not YOU! Might I also suggest, you save your spew of obscenities for one another for something other than a public event! (Insert eye roll, I’ve seen it happen!)
Q: Should step parents be involved in childrens’ wedding?
A: That is the bride and groom’s decision. I’ve seen a stepdad give a bride away; brides given away by both dad and stepdad; stepmoms escorted out, just the same as the mom; the groom dancing with both mom and stepmom and I could go on and on. Once again, it’s the bride and groom’s big day, therefore they call the shots.
Q: How does a single dad take a young daughter (or mom with a young son) to a public bathroom?
A: This is one I wasn’t familiar with as I have two daughters and the girls dad never traveled alone with them when they were younger. I asked friends what they did. They said they would stand directly outside the bathroom door. Some added they would look inside first and if no other person was in there, they would go in with the child. (A dad would take the girl into the men’s room, a mom would take a son into a ladies room). My personal tip for using public restrooms…I would have my girls stand outside my stall while I used the restroom so that I could see their feet and know exactly where they were. When they went in the stall, I stood directly outside their door so they certain I was just on the other side of the door.
I hope you have learned some things regarding single parenting during this series. It hasn’t always been easy for me, but I’ve been blessed with wonderful grandparents, and an auntie, who have always been eager to help me. My kids may not have grown up in a traditional home, with both a mom and dad present, but my gals have flourished! They’re my little best friends! ( I saw something that said daughters are like having broke best friends…LOL!!!).
Feel free to comment or email me at maradachaffins@gmail.com
Marada