I'm a single mom raising my daughter alone...no dad in sight. How much money do you think I deserve for doing that?
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demorgans in a COAT of Good Grace
ANSWERS: 21
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You deserve a LOT, and all of it from the baby daddy. Any way you can track him down and have him served with papers? +5
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I don't want to judge you. But if I were you, I would look for a job and try and support your daughter. I could just imagine how hard it is. But it is doable.
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I was in the same situation with my first son. Do what you can to get child support. But most important, do what you need to do to support your child whether it be go to school and/or get a job. Unfortunately there are men out there that can turn their backs on their own flesh and blood. You are everything this child has now. There is a feeling of pride in knowing that you are self-sufficient. By doing this as well, you will become a role model for your daughter.
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As a career or for child support? If it's for child support, the state determines what it costs to raise a child. If it's for a career, I don't believe anyone deserves money for that.
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You are owed whatever the courts deem the childs father should pay in support. That's the money you deserve. From us tax-payers, you deserve nothing.
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There's not enough money to make up for the extra effort you have to put in.
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A million bucks but you will have to settle for the smile on her face.
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was it both of you that decided to have your babe?
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Just as much as the Hard working dad Supporting three children and a lazy wife.
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Not a dime. I know that sounds harsh, but you chose to reproduce, with an @$$hole. Why do you deserve anything for a bad decision? . P.S. It's not really a bad decision if you got her out of the deal, but still you get my point right?
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Motherhood is a sacrifice and blessing, not a job description. You chose to have a child. Your reward is the love of that child.
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Deserve? None. Like Austinis said it might be cruel to say but guess what you don't get special awards for taking care of business. Sadly you don't get a pat on the back, or "a good job" from your kids until you are too old to understand what they are talking about. This is life you take care of business and do extra work for short comings. The bum of a father just happens to be your short coming so you got to get the job done. Appreciation you get, respect from your daughter you get, best wishes in life you get, but in terms of extra money outside of child support , special awards, and etc you don't get those nor can you earn them just for being a single mother that's life
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Don't know if I can answer this right, but, you have your daughter, not her worthless father. That should be worth alot. Your daughter knows what her dad was, worthless and didn't care about her-you did. Your daughter has learned something very valuable in life-your children are special and should be taken care of, which her father didn't do. Don't you think she will be a better parent because of this? I can't think of a dollar figure to put on this. (although my situation cost me $142,000 plus a house and a new car-the cost of divorce and child support)
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As much as you can earn yo...
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You need to track the father down and get him for child support. Some women dont even try, if you are one of them, you dont deserve anything but what you make.
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It's Priceless!
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At school we had a subject called Moral science. I remember the following story. A mother once found the following note written by her 12 year old son. To mummy For laying the table Rs. 10.00 For bringing the groceries Rs. 10.00 For walking the dog at night Rs. 10.00 For tidying my bedroom Rs. 10.00 Total Rs. 40.00 The next morning the boy found under his pillow an envelope containing four crisp Rs. 10 notes, along with a piece of paper with the following written in his mother's hand. To my darling Rahul For staying up all night when you were ill Nothing For sharing your hurt when you were bullied Nothing For helping you with your homework daily Nothing For cooking special meals for you Nothing Total NOTHING
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As far as pay i can say none . But as far as respect and self accomplishment there cannot be enough said .You chose to have sex and have the baby. Althou i don't know if you knew the dad would be around or not so you don't get paid but for going it alone that takes determination and guts best of luck to you .
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As much as you've heard the old "raising a child is a full time job" thing, It's not a job, but a responsibility to your child and yourself. Besides, who would your employer be?
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The possibilities are endless. Astronomical numbers come to mind.
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None. Love, memories, appreciation. Your daughters memories of you will be priceless, no amount of money can replace love.
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