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basmoq · 03-09-2007, 06:17 PM

I've been a stay at home father for a while now, and I'll tell you it's really really hard. People in general are not accepting of single fathers or stay at home fathers. Most women with children tend to avoid the fathers with children at parks, reading times at the library, etc. You will have to work very hard to convince the women around you that you mean their children no harm before they will allow you to socialize, and even then they keep you at arms length. I've met a few other fathers that are in the same boat and I recommend you try to meet some as well. If you can, start your own fathers club of sorts and frequent the story/play times and such together as a group. The easiest way to meet other parents locally is by checking with the local church, bookstores, and libraries for their offered story/play times. Whatever you do, don't lock yourself up in your house with the baby, get out as much as possible and keep your sanity.

From one father to another, Good Luck!!! It's worth it!

03-09-2007, 06:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
basmoq It's a girly girl! Location: OH, USA	I've been a stay at home father for a while now, and I'll tell you it's really really hard. People in general are not accepting of single fathers or stay at home fathers. Most women with children tend to avoid the fathers with children at parks, reading times at the library, etc. You will have to work very hard to convince the women around you that you mean their children no harm before they will allow you to socialize, and even then they keep you at arms length. I've met a few other fathers that are in the same boat and I recommend you try to meet some as well. If you can, start your own fathers club of sorts and frequent the story/play times and such together as a group. The easiest way to meet other parents locally is by checking with the local church, bookstores, and libraries for their offered story/play times. Whatever you do, don't lock yourself up in your house with the baby, get out as much as possible and keep your sanity. From one father to another, Good Luck!!! It's worth it! __________________ "There's someone out there for everyone - even if you need a pickaxe, a compass, and night goggles to find them."