Before you pass an adverse judgement on this question, I should inform you that it is based on a real life woman I know in just that situation. Her child is now about 7, brought up... moreBefore you pass an adverse judgement on this question, I should inform you that it is based on a real life woman I know in just that situation. Her child is now about 7, brought up by her and her parents with much love, because to them she was not responsible for the circumstances of her creation. I am supporting the child financially.
It is always better to investigate/evaluate/review things on their own merit rather than simply relying on what occurred in the past. People can change. They are not made of stone.... moreIt is always better to investigate/evaluate/review things on their own merit rather than simply relying on what occurred in the past. People can change. They are not made of stone. They are not necessarily rigid, unadaptable, uneducable. Assuming is what many people do to their detriment. Do you? Why?
So we are raised a certain way and we raise our children pretty much the way we were raised with few exceptions. We pass on what we received and our children pass on what they rece... moreSo we are raised a certain way and we raise our children pretty much the way we were raised with few exceptions. We pass on what we received and our children pass on what they receive. How do we improve upon whom we are so we can improve upon what we pass on to our kids? That's why we still have a problem with racism/bigotry/homophobes/misogynists/hatemongers. It keeps getting passed on. Depending upon your point of view you either think it's great or it stinks. Are you proud of what your parents passed on to you and proud of what you are passing on to your children? Why? less
