A lady shared her dilemma after lying to her boyfriend about having just one child, while in reality, she has four. As he is about to pay her bride price, she feels conflicted. Many comments condemned her dishonesty, while a few wished her well. However, one comment read, “What is the essence of paying bride price for second-hand goods?”, referring to her as “second-hand goods” because she is a single mother.
This comment is deeply disrespectful and harmful, perpetuating the dehumanizing idea that single mothers are less valuable. Every person, regardless of their parental status, deserves respect and dignity. Relationships should be based on honesty, understanding, and mutual respect, not degrading labels. We should be more supportive of individuals, rather than tearing them down for their circumstances.
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