This doesn't vindicate Dr. Laura at all. I didn't even know that Dr. Laura stood for such nonsense. As a step-parent myself, I'm glad that her way of thinking isn't widespread.
"As a step-parent myself, I'm glad that her way of thinking isn't widespread."
Yeah, maybe we can end up with more dead kids murdered by the boyfriends of selfish, needy women who don't give a damn what their "man" does to their kid because it's more important to be with someone than to protect your kid.
I'm glad your situation worked out, but a single parent with young kids needs to make them, not dating, their focus. There are just too many losers out there ready and willing to use their mothers to get in to the home and prey upon the kids. Sure you judged correctly and ended up with a good guy I guess, but all too often that is not the case. I don't think it's worth the risk where small children are concerned. When the kids are older and as teens can protect themselves better and speak up about any attempts at abuse, then dating can be considered. But with young kids, even a minimal risk of bringing a predator into the home can't be tolerated. Sorry, my opinion...and I think some of the sad stories others have related on this thread in support of my remarks bear me out.
Thanks for the comments on step-parenting. I lost my mother at age 5 and my dad married one classy, terrific lady for whom I have the utmost respect....and love.
I remember Dr. Laura relating her perspective on singe parents remarrying before their children reach adulthood. Being a step-child, I found it patently offensive and haven't listened to her since.