I just wonder if she had supportive people she could have called on. If she was truly a slut as she’s been called here she could just have her latest man go for her. From the taunts of the other kids it sounds like there was not a boyfriend around. If this mom didn’t have a church and mostly stayed to herself there may not have been someone to ask.
We don’t know her situation. She could have a very lonely existence with few options. Or not. We don’t know. This is why listening is so important.
It would be good for us all to open our eyes and see the single moms who might be lonely and in need of friendship.
I grew up kinda like this little girl...No Father figure around (my Mother made sure of that)...the LAST thing I would have wanted was my Mother taking me to a FATHER/DAUGHTER dance....sheesh.
Amen.