[Yuusuke]

Originally Posted by MMM

Please, do not put words in my mouth.

I have said more than once that there are successful single-parent family children and screwed-up kids from two-parent homes.

HOWEVER, statistically children from two-parent homes have more success and get in less trouble than children from single-parent homes. This is basic stuff, and I hope no one is going to deny this is true.

Originally Posted by MMM

I had and have both, and can't imagine being raised without both of them.

Statistically, children with two parents are more successful and get into less trouble than children with one. That doesn't mean there aren't success stories, and it sounds like you are one of them.

A father figure is not a negative thing.

Yes he did