Who has it easier, married or single moms?
By Sasha Emmons
I've always been in awe of single moms, based on the few harried times a month my husband travels and I am solo for a day or two. And yet, I have to admit in some ways it's more harmonious to be on my own, focusing only on my kid, and doing things exactly the way I like them done. Parenting.com: Mad at Dad? You're not alone!
In light of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recent report on the rise in single motherhood, the blogosphere have been buzzing about a survey from Babytalk about the drawbacks - and surprising advantages -- of being a single mom (thanks for the link love, Motherlode!) Among the pros of being on your own: no one to bicker with over parenting decisions, no effort expended to work on marriage, and the freedom to follow your and only your dreams. Parenting.com: Spilling the dirty little secrets all moms keep
We'd love to hear from the single moms out there. Do you think in some ways you're happier being on your own?
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