I’m all for women’s rights, I’m for everyone’s rights. In fact, some know me would consider me a feminist, even though I don’t like labeling myself.

However coming from a single mom and being a single mom myself (if that’s what I’m considered since I’m separated, but still have plenty of help) I know the struggles that come right along with that title.

I haven’t seen this movie and know from the previews that it has been set up more for laughs to try to capture the audience, over the serious material behind it. However, I know the whole notion behind women having the choice to raise a child (or man for that matter) without a spouse, significant other or partner. I do feel that this choice is necessary just as the same choice of having children with someone is. However just as the notion of having a child with two people equals fulfillment in Hollywood, I suppose the notion of having a sperm donor and producing a child will as well?

In actuality, rather than expressing women’s empowerment by being able to take on this often daunting and overwhelming task of parenthood, is it quite possible that they should be asking themselves more appropriately, should they?

I know that even when there are two adults involved in conception and in marriage or partnership, there are often still many single parents among them. Parenthood is hard enough with two people going to bat, however with one, I have to wonder what one could really be thinking?

Forget the “moral” stand or viewpoint concerning conception and having children, what about the reality of it? Most women aren’t as fortunate in the financial department like favorites Murphy Brown or Tina Fey. They can’t hire help and some don’t have family at their beck and call just because their clocks are ticking.

Why not put more movies out that show the reality of these real life situations and maybe our youth will have more realistic resources for making wiser decisions concerning permanent life changing choices? I’m all for women attempting to do it all by themselves, but at what point is the notion hurting and not helping?