[bestmickey]

There are exceptions to every study. My mother was widowed, with 8 children ranging in age from 1 yr. (me) to 17 yrs. We all became successful in our lives. Not rich, but useful members of society with decent (or excellent) jobs. We were NEVER on welfare. The family worked together to support each other. I thank God for my mother and supportive older siblings. By the way, mom only had a 7th grade education, having quit school to care for her ill father.

If one ("uneducated") woman with 8 children can do it ... anyone can ... but only IF willing.