HOW TO RAISE A BOY in a house of women (my mother & I)?

Anethia - posted on 12/03/2010

Im a single mom and my sister is as well and we are making it you are not alone and will be ok... I have your same worries. Granted I have my own business but its not enough income to pay for everything, I dont get child support nor do I have any help but I am making it, and you can as well... Hold on to whatever faith that you have and you will be taken care of. I wish you the best and I will pray for you.

Jennifer - posted on 12/01/2010

I know how you feel. My mother pushed me to go out and find a good career. I went to school for nursing and after graduating two years later not able to find anything after 6 months I ended up going in the childcare field. I never got any support from my sons father. I did it all on my own. I hated asking for help sometimes from my brothers and mother but they were always there. I have been in the childcare field for a long time now. I use to take my son with me but now he is too old. I take my daughter with me now and get a discount for childcare. My son loved being with me at work (in different rooms though).

Julie - posted on 11/30/2010

I was where you are (widowed)... recruit a family or church member to take your boy to do 'guy things' and DO NOT tell him he is the man of the house... It lays a terrific amount of responsibility on them... I can tell you that!

JuLeah - posted on 11/22/2010

Some of the best men I know were raised by women. Women have always raised their sons and daughters. Men are important and you can ask for male teachers and coches and the like. Uncles, 'Big Brother Big Sister Program' .... many options

Nikki - posted on 11/20/2010

Don't feel bad, I understand your feelings all too well however have faith and like my grandmother always said , "Where there is a will, there is a way" :) I am sure you needed this time to get your ducks in a row and don't ever give up! I have been in your shoes twice in my life and remember it's only temporary . You will find a job and things will get better because you are wanting to work and provide :) Some people just want things handed to them ! I know it's hard on you being in that situation BUT as I use to always remind myself when I was in your shoes , I could be homeless at a shelter with my child so I thanked God we always had a place to go to temporarily. IT could always be worse. You want to work and provide for your son and he will see that so that is all that matters. Open communication between you and him is critical so he will always understand :) He loves you no matter what! Your Momma :) Keep your chin up and keep going and have faith . God Bless ...

Eliz - posted on 11/20/2010

You just have to keep trudging alone. Apply for every job you can think of. Apply when you go shopping, when you go to the bank, when you go to mcdonalds. Its hard to find work sometimes but you just have to take it one day at a time and never give up. You can do it and you will for your little boy and he will see a mom who works hard and loves him a lot and he will grow into a wonderful man.