Single Mom, Stepford-Land, & Pressures Toward Sameness

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Single Mom, Stepford-Land, & Pressures Toward Sameness

Family – Smart, honest, personal piece by author (writer-journalist) about fitting in...or not. And the issues confronting many about being different, judging ourselves/others on substance not surface traits. About respecting our own identities. Author reflects on her childhood & its challenges to help inform her current experience of her own kids.

Tags: parenting, identity, neighbors, stepford, kids

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Rating: +2 (+2/-0) | 2008-05-16 21:08:26

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This was a most enjoyable and self-aware read. I remember private school. (shiver) Thanks!

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Rating: +2 (+2/-0) | 2008-05-17 08:40:51

elygirl1

I think this feeling is way more common that one might think. Really nice article.

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Rating: +2 (+2/-0) | 2008-05-17 10:13:14

jordan11

I printed that to share with my daughter. She too was raised by a single mom, and we 'didn't fit in.' Well done article.

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This story has mostly positive ratings. 111 votes / No sinks