Dr. Laura

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Dr. Laura
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Fri, 06-16-2006 - 1:57pm

Saw this on another board...

Dr. Lauras new opinion is that single mothers should NOT date until the kids are grown and out of the house!

:) Can you beleive how warped she is?

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Registered: 02-08-2006
In reply to: lizbeth30
Fri, 06-16-2006 - 3:20pm

I heard once she thought potential partners shouldn't meet the children until they were ready to get married. I was like ::thwack. What?!

RIIIIGHT. Because it's ALWAYS a good idea to introduce someone to your child and then say, "oh by the way, meet your new mommy." hmmmm.

Good idea, Dr. Laura. Where'd you get your degree, The School of Ridiculous Ideas Borne From Supreme Idiots?

Jeepers.


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In reply to: lizbeth30
Fri, 06-16-2006 - 4:26pm
I wonder if she says the same thing about single dads.
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In reply to: lizbeth30
Fri, 06-16-2006 - 9:24pm

Wow, that's pretty bad isn't it?


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In reply to: lizbeth30
Fri, 06-16-2006 - 10:49pm

Agreed.

I think that every situation is different and that while Dr. Laura may at times have good intentions about families and children and even common sense for life's situations, this one is a bit too generalistic and out of date.

I have seen some situations where the single parent would be better off waiting and getting their situation much more stable before dating. But then I have seen situations, like our own board's Jennie, who have taken a mature dating approach and found a great partner and situation where all of the kids will benefit.

The best thing any of us can provide for our kids is a stable home. There is no perfect scenario or situation for everyone. We all have to make the best decisions for ourselves and for our children. For some this certainly can mean dating and finding the right partner. I believe that if we can model a good healthy relationship that is a good gift to the kids.

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In reply to: lizbeth30
Sat, 06-17-2006 - 12:14am

Here's my post from the other

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In reply to: lizbeth30
Sat, 06-17-2006 - 2:38pm

Well said, Jennie. You are an inspiration to us all.

And AMEN to second chances.

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