What a sad topic! It is odd to consider that you can be an orphan if you have lost or been abandoned by one parent.
Yeah. That would be scary and very hurtful. I would feel unwanted.
There are so many single parent families in the US these days. I do wonder how we got to a place where adults can let go of their responsibility to their children.
I completely agree. with they should not just give up or have the abiltiy to do so.
Oooh. Just noticed cool charity called Gingerbread in the UK that provides advice and support for single parent families.  At least some folks are trying to help.