i grew up in a single parent home ... mom worked to shifts to make sure us girls had everything we needed and a few of the things we wanted ... to others i guess i grew up poor but to me i had food and clothing and a roof over my head ... i learned what it means to be an adult ... handle responsibilities ... very early in life ... i think i benifited from this more than those who have everything handed to them ... they are the one who are not ready for the real world ... at least the ones i knew weren't