hi everyone my name is daniella i am a 17 yr old student from sydney
i am researching for a personal interest project i have for society and culture.
i have chosen to do it on single parents and how the role of women has changed over the last 30 yrs
i was wondering if you could give me some advise or even personal opinions on how u think this traditional household/ wife image is diminishing with single parents now being mothers, workers, wanting the best 4 there kids and a social life for them elves too or how governments lack in childcare, allowances not allowing single parents to achive all their goals ,ect if u have anything or any stories, views to help me out i would really appreciate it thanks gals

I am not for sure (because I failed to look) when you first posted this but here is my story. I think that the overall role of the mother/wife has changed dramatically over the past 30 years. In history it has been a negative thing to be pregnant and single, today its half way expected. I am a divorced single mother of two little boys. I work hard to struggle! I ride the fine line that our government has drawn. I make too much money for any assistance, but definately not enough to get ahead. I have put it all in God's hands and I know that He will take care of me. I was told last year when I attempted to get my child in Pre-K that I made too much money and that we spoke english in the home. I feel that is reverse discrimination. My mom, however, is a single mother. She went to get assistance with my braces about 10 years ago and was told if she quit some of her jobs and lowered her income, they would pay for it all! Since she was working, out of the $3,000 for surgery and braces, they would assist with $200.00 total! She told em to shove it. I think that the government is focusing on the wrong solutions. I could prolly be better situated if I would quit my job and live off the government totally, but my pride, morals and values won't allow that to happen. This is to all the women and men that are single parents, keep keeping on, our day will come!!! The most outstanding feeling is knowing that when I look at my material belongs, my children and my life overall is that I DID IT ALL!!!!!

Hello Tx. Blue eyes, I was forced out of my job due to several reason, 1 being I was injured on the job, The baord paid me off to shut up and go away. I was able to get Food stamps and medi-caid for my son. I have not attempted to find work to date. My ex employer out right lied when I called workmans comp and threw a wrench in this but I fought back and I used off hand threats and bluffs so now this is going. I appied for full benifits from welfare and they are playin there game but I will not back down they will not bully me. I am attempting to go to a university and I am applying for pell grants, grants, etc. I also am applying for loans lots of them becasue they will help you with loans as far as deferments. I went to court and after 14 years of battle I won $254.00 for my son. I am this my ex's nightmare as I explained to him I would be, He does not make a move I do not know about and we are 1500 miles apart. All done legally and free of charge. Now I ahve a lot of pride but I also worked hard for many years and I paid my taxes so this is my time to use what I paid into. I also applied for unemployment and will maost likely get this as well. It takes guts to do things that your pride can get in the way of. Search deep inside yourself and find the light at the end of the tunnel but remember pride can be a deadly enemy as well as laziness. Take of you
Rodeogirl

hey I cannot find you anymore, I looked everywhere and finally found you here and don't konow how I even got here. Okay you apparently are a week-end warrior I am guessing. The girls in the jail know the legal system pretty well but do not get confused okay find one that really knows as for the rest and do not take this the wrong way >>> jail talk is cheap<<<< Ha I just recieved an e-mail from a cop and he is tryin to tell me how to attract a man like his wife attracted him I wanted to tell him that I don't do the Red-Light District he thinks I do not know that he met his sweet young thing doing under-cover vice but thats his deal and I love him like a brother he told she was working on a car yeah more like working in a car ha ha her pretty hands and long nails tell me she ain't no mechanic!!!Her pupils told me another thing to. They came back here and visted for a few days and she is a sweety but is lazy and tried to be a smart alec but I put her in her place gently she may be married to a cop but I workd in law enforcement!!. whassup with the DNA testing? And the MH by proxy who has this your ex? Okay kiddo I have to run as I have a lengthy university orientation to do then I have a test on it failed the first one I was too tired to mess with it and should have gone to bed but ooooh no so I want to be prepared fro the final exam.
Always your friend and do you trust me enough to give me your personal e-mail if you have one? If not I understand. I still remain LE no matter what. I never had to go to jail for anything but I did work for corrections for awhile. Take care of you
your friend
Tater