What children of single mothers might look like:

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4. 100% in agreement

what you said, & true for my kids as well. Very self-reliant. But as a single parent I did have an extended "family" or community of people who were supportive of my parenting choices. Not my blood-relations, particularly -- more just lifestyle peers, good friends, with like values. I'm sure it would have been too hard if I were really alone.

Kids thrive with a variety of adult role models. Insular two-parent households can be damaging. I'm a big believer in 'takes a village to raise a child.'