To think the gatekeeping of the single parent terms has to stop

[cadburyegg]

Yet again another thread where someone is told not to post on the lone parent board. So ridiculous. Why is there such a competition amongst single parents (I am also one) to prove who has it the most difficult? In real life no one gives a stuff about the terms lone parent, solo parent, single parent and who uses them. Do we need to have a debate every time about which term to use? It’s not a race to the bottom.

Back in the day, I was officially known as an ‘Unmarried Mother’. Ouch.

I can see why a parent who gets a lot of help from the other parent is really not considered a single pardent by some folk. . I would think a single parent is the only parent child has who is doing the child's upbringing more or less on their own.

I think generally the point is they are single parents if dad is involved and pays maintenance but solo refers to those who totally do it alone. No dad about and mo maintenance.
When people are single or solo and someone says they are solo parenting for the week as dad is away...well it might cause annoyance as he is obv still at end of phone/helping financially etc
Solo parenting is a whole different ball game where you're responsible for everything...there is no support at home/end of phone or financial
It is a v different lifestyle.as you are never off duty.