[RowdyFFC]

I was a single mother and raised two. Thank goodness they are both well-adjusted, married to wonderful spouses, well-off, and two of the strictest parents I know.

Honestly, I can’t tell you how that happened as I practically raised them by phone from work 50 miles away and on business trips. But I did devote every waking minute to them when I was off work. We played together so hard, and in the evenings were glad to see each other and discuss our days together. I didn’t have anybody else to talk to so they were it! As they got older, they nick named me Cliff (obnoxious Cliff from Cheers that rattled on and on), lol

[brytlea]

Obviously you were a grown up. We are in such short supply these days.

[ExTxMarine]

I...raised them by phone from work 50 miles away and on business trips. But I did devote every waking minute to them when I was off work.

THERE IN LIES THE CRUX! You were a loving parent and did all that you could do to ensure that your being single wasn't a negative!

What this "study" doesn't mention is that many single parents feel burdened by those kids (see Casey Anthony, Susan Smith, etc...)!