I believe being a single mom is an advantage. I am a single mom myself. My son is 7 years old. When people ask me if I am single or married, I proudly say that I am a single mom and often the comment I get is that, “I am lucky that I have a child and have no husband”. Just this morning I got the same remark. So as I was driving home I began to think and reassess my situation. I arrived at the conclusion that yes, I am lucky to be a single mom. Allow me to give my reasons.

First, I have someone I can call my own, my son. I am guaranteed that he will take care of me when I grow old. This is often the fear of those who remain single for life, even gays and lesbians. I know my son will love me until the day I die and as his way of showing gratitude he will not forsake me. It is like an unwritten rule. He will return the favor of taking care of me as I took care of him when he was an infant until when he is an adult. Although, I do not need for him to say it, at his age I can feel that he will be there for me. Kids at a young age are very sensitive and intelligent. They know that their mothers gave them their life and they know that later on it is their obligation to do the same. There are times when my son would openly say that he will make sure I will have a comfortable life when I grow old and that it is his turn to give me back the love I showered him. It was indeed a touching moment.

Second, I do not have any in-laws. Often I hear from my married friends their endless complaints about their in-laws. It is nothing personal but I think it is just natural that in-laws are not the best of friends. For the usual reason the dad of my son has disappeared into his own world. So I have my son all to myself. My parents are joyful about it because they do not have to share their grandson. Also, there is no one who meddles with how I raise my son. So there are no conflicting issues.

Third, I do not need to be accountable to anyone, just to God. I can do what I want with the money I earn. I can shop and buy what I want. I can take a vacation when I feel I need to and leave my son with my parents. In other words I am my own boss.

So, in essence being a single mom has plenty of advantages as to having any disadvantage. Actually I do not see it as a handicap. In fact, I know I am blessed because God gave me an angel, my son who gave my life a new meaning and who continuously gives me a reason for my existence.

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