2007-05-04 13:25:49 · 43 answers · asked by Cancer Woman 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
No, they should for Father's Day. Single mother's don't receive gifts for Father's day...why should there be a double standard?
2007-05-04 13:29:19 · answer #1 · answered by Mom of 4 5 · 5⤊ 4⤋
Because Mother's Day comes during school time and Father's Day doesn't, it is always wonderful if the school/preschool can encourage children to make present for their Mothers AND/OR for anyone else that they love in that sort of way.
In terms of your question, it makes a difference is there is a "mother" somewhere, or if we are talking about a Single Father By Choice. If there is a mother somewhere, the child may need to do something to honor her in some way, even if she is not in the picture, on Mother's Day, like planting a flower or something. But the family could also develop a tradition for what they do, as a Family, on Mother's Day. There is also the single dad's mother--can something be done with her??
2007-05-04 13:34:33 · answer #2 · answered by pdxmaven 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow. I'm really surprised by the flippant and negative answers. I honestly didn't expect that to be the majority opinion.
As for your wording "should", I'd have to say no. In all fairness, I agree that they do have Father's Day, just as I have Mother's Day. HOWEVER... there are hard-working dads struggling to take care of their kids, whose exes have taken off. There are single dads who raise daughters, and have had to learn to braid, and had to shop for tampons and bras, and swallow their macho instincts to be a supportive parent for their girl children. That's awesome to me.
Single parents who go out of their way to fulfill both roles are very special. I think it's a beautiful thing that their children or families would want to acknowledge their efforts by recognizing them on both Mother's AND Father's days. What is so wrong about that?
2007-05-04 17:48:26 · answer #3 · answered by ~Biz~ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. There's a reason they make cards which say "Happy Mother's Day Dad & Happy Fathers Day Mom". My mom was a single parent of 4 back when they didn't make those cards so we bought her a real fathers day card every year. If they are acting as both parents why not thank them twice as much.
2007-05-04 17:25:39 · answer #4 · answered by Franny 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yep. I am a single mum and on Fathers Day I get a gift. They have no Dad and I do the Dad stuff. It makes them feel included when all the kids are at the Fathers Day stall buying for their Dads. Also I love to get presents from them no matter what it is. And they love to tell their friends that they buy for me on Father's day
2007-05-04 15:31:37 · answer #5 · answered by Rachel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mom is a single mother and my sister and I get her a card for Father's day we just mark out Father's day and put Mother's day. Because she has been both for the last 16 years of our life. Yes, if you are single dad and you play the mother roles than I would say yes.
2007-05-04 13:31:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
if its your Dad you are talking about.. for sure I think thats a beautiful thought you have i think your dad will be really touched by the love and respect that you are showing by acknowledging his dual role and how difficult it is but then also you are saying what a great job he is doing. you may even get a tear .. single parents are the hardest working people on the face of the earth and the best i was raised by my single Mom.. Jah rest her soul. she died last september.. I i will be sharing her day with her at the cemetery this mother's day. I miss her so much
2007-05-04 14:07:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yeah thats a good idea. They play both roles dont they? They get something for mothers day and fathers day. As well as single mothers, they should get something for mothers day and fathers day .
2007-05-04 13:35:18 · answer #8 · answered by mrs.russell 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That's why they have fathers day. Do you think single moms should get something for fathers day?
2007-05-08 09:32:18 · answer #9 · answered by christina30 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I commend Dads who take responsibility for their children when the mother is absent. As much as I say they deserve something for Mothers Day they might look silly wearing a corsage to a restaurant. (lol) Dads can soak up all there glory soon as Fathers Day is only a month away!
2007-05-04 14:46:25 · answer #10 · answered by radical_92 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
your a single dad, not a mother, maybe a great something for dads day, but you will and could not ever be a mother, just like a single mom, could never be a dad, feeling a little bitter tonight, that's OK, your prerogative
2007-05-04 14:36:56 · answer #11 · answered by melissa s 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋