treasurehunter:

Someone who is single and childFREE lives a totally different life than the 'single mommy'. Their issues aren't our issues. We're feeding, caring for, paying for, ourselves - period.

 

I'm trying to figure out how a single mother does not fall under the "feeding, caring for, paying for, ourselves" topic.  When I was a single parent, my two-year-old did not contribute to the family income.

Pat,

Is there a way to block the posts of "angry people" that one does not wish to read? 

Although I am not enraged by single parents posting on this board, I can share karenteachers' frustrations. It would be nice if there were some more threads/articles with tips just for single adults without dependents. While there are some similarities between our situations, single, childfree adults tend to have different needs than single parents. Perhaps in the future when we start threads, we could specify whether or not they're targeted for single parents or childfree singles.

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Pat,

Is there a way to block the posts of "angry people" that one does not wish to read? 

 

No, I'm sorry, there isn't. Just skip the posts from people you don't want to read. If you'll read below Treasurehunter's post, you'll see that she's moderated right now, so no need to continue the subject.  

 Ok, I just created a new forum called "Singles Only," for singles and single parents. It's up to you to separate parents from other singles, but it will give you a place to discuss topics pertinent to being single. 

Now... since this thread has been so active, I'm expecting you to all jump over there: http://community.stretcher.com/forums/52.aspx 

Fill it up!  

Sounds like a great solution Pat!

 

OK, I would like to assure you that you haven't been caught holding the bag. You need to make an investment in the younger generation because they are going to be providing services you- and everyone else- needs. I noted a trace of bitterness as though you would have no return on your investment in your taxes to support schools or when working while another employee- who is a parent- is goofing off at the doctors office with their sick child. You aren't dealing with the stress of stretching a limited income to meet the needs of your children. If you buy something for yourself you don't feel guilty. And when the kids hit their teens and college years and become TRULY expensive to raise- that is not your problem. You don't have to pay for their transportation, cell phone plans, higher insurance, or college tuition. So, I hope you feel better! Take heart! You can focus on your specific needs in a way that seems light years away to most families with kids. There is saying, "Life begins with the kids leave home and the dog dies."

I hear you. Just this month I have had to purchase all new tires, a new battery, a new pump for the septic tank, a major a/c maintenance, a new part for the well, and painted three rooms, mowed the lawn....it never ends.