All articles tagged with #single mothers
The article discusses the increasing trend of women choosing to become single mothers through sperm donation, highlighting personal stories of Lucy and Kim, and exploring societal, emotional, and practical aspects of solo parenting.
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals a significant decline in mental health among US mothers from 2016 to 2023, especially among single mothers and low-income families, with an increase in reports of poor mental health, highlighting ongoing challenges exacerbated by economic pressures and the pandemic.
A single mother faced backlash from her child's father on Facebook for the way their son was dressed on his first day of high school. The father criticized the mother for using child support payments to dress their child in inexpensive clothing. The incident sparked a conversation about the difficulties faced by single mothers and the inadequacy of child support payments. Many people argued that the father should have taken his son shopping instead of publicly shaming the mother. The article highlights the financial and emotional hardships faced by single parents and the challenges of providing for children on limited funds.
The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld the convictions of two single mothers who were charged with violating the state's compulsory attendance law after their children missed school without a documented illness. The court ruled that the unexcused absences violated state law, stating that regular attendance is required and that the school's policy of 90% attendance is of little relevance. The ruling affirms the decisions of the lower courts, with one mother spending seven days in jail and the other receiving two years of probation.
Shakira gave an empowering acceptance speech at the Billboard Latin Women in Music event in Miami, where she was named Woman of the Year. She championed single mothers and the strength of women, particularly in the face of heartbreak and the search for independence. She also thanked her mother and all the women who have supported her, and called for a celebration of the year of the woman.