Category: Let's talk
Taken from: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35338144/ns/entertainment-gossip/
Kate Gosselin, The mom of eight was spotted at a NYC hotspot in a miniskirt and strappy sandals. But a friend says he doesn't think she's ready to date again.
Here is my question to you zoners, do you think single parents dating is wrong? Should they devote their attention and love to the child. Or do they deserve to find happiness again.
While it can get very tricky for the child, Parents should not in my view, abandon the idea of a relationship with another person. Being careful to choose a partner, taking it slow, and being honest about a kid or kids, is the right way to do things. At least that's the way I see it.
I agree. Parents have a right to find happiness just like everyone else, but I think it's important for them to take it slow and make sure that their partner builds a strong relationship with their kids.
Also agreed. this topic is also on "dating and relationships". Yes, though. I think all parties in the situation need to be considered carefully.
I agree with what has already been said; I think single parents are just as much allowed to date as anyone else.
Well, this is coming from a biased point of view, since I'm a single parent.
I wouldn't introduce my child to the guy I was dating unless I was really serious about the relationship. Wouldn't want her to get attached, only to have him leave. Nothing wrong with dating, but my child is always going to come first. I always take into consideration how something might affect her before I go through with it.
In saying that, I think too many people forget to take care of themselves, too. My happiness is important, and I am going to make damn sure that I take care of my needs so that I can be the best mother to my child that I can.
Any parent should feel free to date. Personally, I wouldn't get involved with a woman with kids but that's just me.
A happy parent is a better parent. A depressed, tired and unhappy person simply cannot be as good a parent to their child as a happy, satisfied and energetic person can and should be.
You can't forget about yourself when you have kids. Any parent knows this. You need the occasional date, or party, or going out, or just a dinner and a movie, to keep your sanity and sense of being someting other than a caregiver for your kids. It doesn't have to be much, and it probably shouldn't be much. Once a week, may be even just once a month, but it makes a huge difference for you as a person and, therefore, your willingness and ability to raise your kids. It is supposed to be a happy thing, and it is most of the time, but getting the occasional breather and time to yourself will benefit all.
For married parents it means that they can't forget they made this child for a reason, being that they enjoy each other, and thus they cannot forget about anniversaries, romantic dates and doing something fun together without the kids from time to time. For single parents, if they feel they want a partner, they should not exclude that from their lives, if they want to get into shape, watch a movie or do some kind of a hobby, they should find a way to do that somehow, even if it is not full participation.