I grew up with a single father after my mother died when I was very young. He got almost none of the benefits that are usually given to single mothers. He wasn't able to take off work to take care of me, the school system wouldn't believe him when he said my mother was unable to sign forms for me until he got annoyed enough and mailed them a copy of her death certificate. People will often assume he is divorced and will act like he's a terrible person for keeping me away from my mother or whatever. I know life isn't easy for single mothers, but there's so many challenges and stigmas that single fathers go through as well. Hopefully as it becomes more common that will get better