SINGLE DADS: THE UNTOLD STORY: PART I: WHAT IS A SINGLE DAD?

Thanks to society, when you think about single parenthood, you usually think about a single mom. You think about single moms because the media has made them these mythical super heroes who are strong independent women who don't need NO man to raise their kids. Hell, most single mothers are happy to be raising a child, or children on their own. Even  on (Father's Day) you'll see them taking credit and thanking themselves for "playing both parts". The thing is though, society simply acts as if single dads don't exist. For every single mom or co-parenting situation, there is a single dad. That's just the reality of it. Sit back & enjoy this 5 part journey because we're about to open some eyes.

WHAT IS A SINGLE DAD? 

Here's the definition for those who don't know


Now listed above is the definition, however the definition is a bit vague, so we're going to add to it a bit:

YOU'RE A SINGLE FATHER IF

1. You're co-parenting with the child's mother.

2. You pay child support and have shared custody.

3. You're in the child's life in any way shape or form.


THE NUMBERS
Even though society fails to uplift or pander to single fathers the same way they do single mothers, there happens TO BE A LOT OF SINGLE fathers out there. Check out these stats via fatherhood.gov

2.0 million: Number of single fathers in 2013; 17 percent of custodial single parents are men.

• 9 percent were raising three or more children younger than 18.
• About 44 percent were divorced, 33 percent were never married, 19 percent were separated, and 4.2 percent were widowed.
• 39 percent had an annual family income of $50,000 or more.

FATHERS ARE NEEDED 

"When fathers are involved in the lives of their children, especially their education, their children learn more, perform better in school, and exhibit healthier behavior. Even when fathers do not share a home with their children, their active involvement can have a lasting and positive impact. There are countless ways to be involved in your child’s education at all ages".

The way society tells it, you'd think all fathers are absentee, and children are creating themselves. Society has created the narrative that men don't want to be in their child's life. Fathers also play a big part in the development of a woman's life. If you notice, women who don't respect men usually have had a bad relationship with their father. Respect for men usually begins at an early age. Most women with daddy issues have a extreme disdain for males. And yes, that can have a trickle down effect for future generations.

All in all, fathers contributions to the development of a child's development CANNOT be ignored. There are MANY good fathers out there that aren't getting the recognition that they deserve.

WRITTEN BY CM

CLOSING WORDS

This piece is basically an appetizer for whats to come. We hope you absorbed the knowledge in this first installment. Get ready for our next installment on 8.25.17 entitled "THE CHILD SUPPORT SCAM" Take care & Happy Father's Day & God bless.