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My pet theory that 2-parent homes make a world of difference. Maybe if there was reliable male birth control there wouldn’t be so many single moms working 3 job
by dgfitz 4y ago
My pet theory that 2-parent homes make a world of difference. Maybe if there was reliable male birth control there wouldn’t be so many single moms working 3 jobs because dad left and the children don’t have a second parental role model, or even a first because they never see mom.
- zozbot234 4y agoIt's a factor among many. The other POV is that single parenthood matters less than you might expect, because others in the broader family or community can contribute to raising those kids. Which might actually work if you had that community orientation in the first place!
- dgfitz 4y agoAt least one resource disagrees [1] > According to Amato’s research, sociologists warn that many children of single parents are born into undesirable circumstances. These children have a higher likelihood of being poor, committing crimes or using drugs. Many sociologists agree that childhood’s adverse effects outlive youth. [1] https://www.everydayhealth.com/kids-health/what-are-effects-on-children-single-parents/ https://www.everydayhealth.com/kids-health/what-are-effects-...
- googlryas 4y agoCondoms are a very reliable form of male birth control. And, it may be hard to understand, but there are certain fairly popular subcultures where men brag about how many different kids they have with different women.
- dgfitz 4y agoWhy would that be hard to understand?
- googlryas 4y agoBecause mainstream culture generally looks down upon "deadbeat dads" and doesn't celebrate impregnating multiple women? Certainly, the first time someone told me they had 12 kids through 8 women, with more kids on the way, I was completely shocked. Even more shocked when I realized he was bragging about his masculinity, not lamenting "What have I done?!"
- dgfitz 4y agoOh, I guess it’s me then, I wasn’t surprised at all when I encountered this.