Whether it’s because of previous bad relationships or simply not wanting to take the chance on missing out on parenthood, many women opt to have children alone. Being that almost half of parents divorce anyway, do you think that deliberately choosing to be a single parent is a responsible decision? Should a woman become a parent even though she hasn’t found Mr. Right?

A woman would only choose to have a child on her own if she does not understand the rudiments in raising a child alone. It is NOT easy.

I am in the middle on this one. I think that a women should not have to give up her right to have a child just because she has not meant Mr. Right but I do know that it can be hard to raise a child alone. I would have to say that it would just depend on where they person is at financially. Which is sad that you have to base the decision on finances but it is a reality.

I think that decision has to be up to each person. I was lucky enough to find Mr Right, but I did not find him before I was almost 30. I had by then seriously considered becoming a single mum as being a mum always has been something I wanted.

I do strongly believe though that is better for a child to grow up with one happy parent then having two parents who are just miserable together.

There have been many women, through widowhood or divorce, as mentioned, have raised wonderful kids. Same for men, as well. It would be a harder task than I could ever set myself, but I admire those that can do it.

Even though many mothers end up bringing up their children alone, I don't think it's the best scenario to aim at. Ideally, kids need two parents and as parents we should be aiming for the ideal for them, even if it subsequently doesn't work that way.

This is a good question. I think it is up to the person. If they choose to be single does not mean that they should not be a parent.

If the parent is fully capable of raising the child on his / her own, financially stable and has an ample amount of savings set aside for rainy days, is mentally, emotionally and physically fit, then I support his / her decision at wanting to raise the child alone.

However, only if the other parent (who has just as much rights to this child) agrees to this kind of settlement.
If the other parent would like to take part in raising this child as well, both parents would then have to discuss this matter in full detail and then try to come up with a decision that is best for the child, yet at the same time will satisfy both parties involved.
Each side would both have to compromise in order to come to terms with an agreement.

I think that children really do need two parents. It sounds old fashioned but it is natural for them to have both a female and male influence with a female naturally being more nurturing and a male being more authoritarian. I think that it is very important for my sons to have a father figure around so they get the rough and tumble play, male influence and discipline that they need.

I'm just happy that my first child was a girl, and probably did not need a male figure that much as little boys probably would. However, she calls my brother "daddy" and is very close to him, which I see is a good way for her to have a father figure despite the circumstances.

My second child was a boy, and thankfully he will have a father around as he grows up since his father and I have settled down already.