to bring a child up without a dad?

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Is this bad for children? I am thinking sperm donation rather than failed relationships but worry about not having any positive male role models.

Treasure you sound like you are doing absolutely everything right. I am also shocked and appalled by comments on this thread. A loving thoughtful single woman who wants a baby enough to go to a sperm bank seems like she has a better chance than most people of providing a good home for a new person.

Wow so glad I clicked on this thread (not). I lone parent a three and seven year old due to DH dying before DD2 was born.

Some posters are just plain ignorant. There are hundreds of factors that influence a child's outcomes. Being raised by someone who can appreciate the complexities and nuances of life is one of them.

Some of you on this thread should be ashamed of yourselves and your myopic views

Wowsers, some very strong sweeping generalisations on here.

I am considering donor conception and agree with others, get yourself financially sound, get in touch with the DCN who will be able to help you find some support of other people in the same boat, and then go for it.

I think as long as you have good communication with your child, I can't see a problem at all. Just be a good parent!!! We all have our own baggage from our own parenting, but I don't think being a lone parent by choice is any worse than any other family make up!

Personally, I've read plenty of stories of other single parents by choice, and they're all responsible, level headed, and seemed to be kicking ass!!