[Breathless]

You have made many good points Cheryl.

I am just a blunt type woman. I call it like I see it. We have kicked the state out of our bedrooms are so many other issues, as a parent myself, my first priority is to protect my child. If it came down to it, I would have claimed to have not known who the father was, to protect the gift I was given, by both the powers that be, and the gentleman who was willing to give of himself so that this family could have a child together.

It outrages me, that people wait for the courts to tell them to take care of the children they create. I understand that circumstances happen, that people lose their once secure jobs, and as a result their homes and livelyhood. But I tell you, I would rather starve myself, then allow my child to go without the necessities of life.

I am a strong believer, that if there is a will there is a way, and I too have had to live on nothing, and I made it work, because failure was not an option. I am no way trying to pass judgement on these women, as much as it might sound that.. that is what I am doing.. but I know my role in my childrens lives, and it is to protect them and love them no matter what, first and foremost, and that includes providing for them.

I have a hard time viewing this as anything other than a one irresponsible person not owning up to her responsibilities, the other with a big mouth kicking the gift horse in the teeth, all while calling themselves parents. Yes, he should have protected himself legally, he made a mistake there, and he is most likely going to have to pay for it.

This little girl is watching people fight about money, like she has a dollar value over her head, and who should have to pay for her, it breaks my heart.