When a female child is brought up by a single mother, she learns to be independent. Growing up with my mother has thought me not to rely on anyone but God for my survival. No man can intimidate me because I have learnt not to set limits for my success. I have also learnt that I can be whoever I want to be as long as I am focused and determined. Gradually, single-parenting will be a norm in our society. Single parenthood may be trendy for the rich and famous but it is setting a bad example (Sun). Most ladies feel they cannot deal with the excesses of a man therefore, the best thing is to get a sperm donor, get pregnant, and live happily ever after alone with their child or children. Movies portray single-parenting as the happiest form of a family because you get to have freedom without having to be answerable to …show more content…
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