Old Post #3

Dating as a single parent can be odd, tricky, and at times downright weird. While we date looking for a companion for ourselves, I think far too many parents miss the important step of considering their child. Even if the child’s other parent is involved in their life the person you date will have some level of influence and affect on your child. Before getting serious with someone each parent needs to sit back and think is that person is a positive influence for their child. Does that man/ woman portray positive characteristics or negative ones? Would he / she teach your child by example how to be a good and decent person? Would this man / woman be willing to support you in your desire to raise a physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually well balanced child? If you are unsure of the answers then proceed with great caution. Children are easily influenced by the people close to them even if they aren’t related to them. So choose your companion carefully…..