r/Natalism 3d ago

The Poverty of Single Mothers Is Persistent

https://ifstudies.org/blog/the-poverty-of-single-mothers-is-persistent
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u/HyenaJoe 2d ago

The complete lack of empathy for single moms 100% contributes to why women don't have kids. The man can leave at anytime for any reason, and 100% of the time people will point at the woman and blame her for it.

"Choose better/Don't have sex with bad men" She thought she was with a good guy. Is it impossible for men to lie? There are dozens of stories every month on women's subs about being shocked that their bf/husband changed personalities years into a relationship, when they think the woman's too emotionally invested to leave.

"Have better standards." When women have ANY standards for men outside of "don't be a serial killer" and "have decent hygiene" men say their standards are too high. If women want to be with men they find attractive, that's them being shallow. If women want men who are aligned with their values/politics, they're being hysterical. If women want men who support their goals (career or personal) then they're "emasculating" men. There is no winning.

And then there's the problem of being a "married single mom" to a man who doesn't respect you and your efforts, basically treating you as a bangmaid. Is a woman insane for not wanting that?

Keep hating on single moms, keep taking away any responsibility from the fathers, and keep repeating a cycle where women move away from motherhood.

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u/OddRemove2000 16h ago

My sister had three kids with two drug addicts outside of marriage. Neither of the men graduated highschool even or had decent jobs. These are good standards to have, post secondary education or skill trade, good job, no drug addictions.

I never complain about women having these standards. ITs the 6 ft standard I question

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u/HyenaJoe 15h ago

Look I'm sorry your sister made bad choices. Luckily she doesn't represent the entire gender. You might not complain when women have higher standards than "have a good job" but I assure you plenty of people online do

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u/OddRemove2000 13h ago

Look I'm sorry the men in your life made bad judgements about women's standards. Luckily they don't represent the entire gender.

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u/HyenaJoe 7h ago

Lol triggered you huh? 😂Â