I agree...we drove the fathers out of the family through stupid, idiotic rules concerning public housing, welfare, etc. It is one of the most horrific things America has ever done. Now, live in boyfriends are another matter...and there is this whole cycle involving abuse of the daughter in many of those situations, and inpregnating the daughter, and that being the daughter's first experience with ..I can't call them men but whatever a good name for them is. We, women, have to admit that we do not know how to raise boys by ourselves. Period, do not. Now, some will be fine. But many many will not be. Oh, but I have love enough for two parents. Oh, I am their mother and their father. Oh, I am a movie star/free spirit/successful businesswoman used to my own way. Bullshit. I think that bringing, deliberately, not accidently, a child into this world without a father is certainly neglect, certainly arrogant behavior, certainly irresponsible. Don't ask me for my opinion on this because I am likely to give it. mg