it sounds like seeing you mother's negative experiences with marriage has soured you on the idea.

Things happen in life, and things happen in relationships, but all other things being equal, and married mother and father in the house with the child is the best environment. Sure, healthy, happy, successful children can be raised in all kinds of situations, but that doesn't mean those are the best situations. And our community is a prime example of what happens to a people when the nuculear family breaks down on a large scale. Most of the problems in our community can be traced back to the phenomenon of too many "baby mamas."

Don't let what happened to your mother completely cloud your judgment. Marriage and family are a beautiful thing. And it's the foundation of a strong community.

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“The Negro pays for what he wants and begs for what he needs.” -Kelly Miller