week 6 response- Ashley

I agree with you. I think in today's world there are a lot of families with single parents and those children grow up just fine. I also agree it is important to have both a male a female influence. But just because you have a father and a mother does not mean you are automatically going grow up to be a "real man" as she put it. It also does not mean that they will influence that child in a positive way. It all depends on if the child embodies the values and morals that will help them throughout their lives to become a well rounded person. My boyfriend grew up without a Dad and he is a hard working, kind man. I think it all depends on who you surround yourself with and if they are a positive influence or not. Whether they are male or female does not necessarily make a difference.