Mother rejects ‘menace to society’ label

THE comments by Dr Edward Walsh have not only caused anger and hurt but served to expose the continuing resentment of those not conforming to the current social norm in this country.

Mother rejects ‘menace to society’ label
Thu, 10 Feb, 2005 - 00:00

I am a lone parent, but my child does not suffer as a result.

I am among the majority of lone parents who work and do not rely on the state to provide for us. The paltry offer of €152 a week hardly seems an incentive to anyone.

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