11 Things You Should Never Say to Single Parents
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Being a parent is a tough job. Being a single parent is even tougher. Whether they are part of a "conscious uncoupling" or far removed from their partner, single moms and dads have to take on all the tasks of a two-parent household — cooking, carpooling, cleaning, etc. — without any extra help, and with a smile on their face. Their job is only made more difficult when they are forced to endure a series of somewhat stupid comments from strangers and peers. If you want to make a single parent's life a little easier, try refraining from some of these remarks.
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The term "baby daddy" or "baby mama."
Dad or mom mean the same thing, and don't sound so stupid. Source: ABC
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I can relate. My partner travels for work all the time.
Sorry folks, but that's not the same thing. Source: Bravo
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Did you try to make it work?
No. I called the divorce attorney after our first fight over dirty dishes. Source: The CW
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Your poor kids have to grow up without a positive male role model.
Between their grandfathers, uncles, teachers, and their father, I think they'll be ok.
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It's a shame. Kids really need both their parents.
Would you say that to a single parent whose partner passed away? Source: Fox
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It must be nice to get a break from the kids every now and then.
You're right. It's so nice to hear my kids cry because they're sick of being shuttled between houses every week. Source: USA
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You're so lucky you don't have a partner to fight with.
Believe it or not, divorced and estranged couples can still fight. Source: E!
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Your kids are going to have some serious relationship issues.
Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't see the crystal ball in your hands. Please, tell me more about my children's futures. Source: Bravo
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Just make sure you don't have another kid.
You too! I wouldn't want anyone else inheriting your stupidity. Source: MTV
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How do you afford it?
By working my butt off every day of the week! Source: NBC
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Oh, come on. Being a single parent isn't that hard.
Really? Would you like to try it? Source: Dreamworks