The source is an essay by Sean Kernan, a writer who has no children, about his experience dating a single mother. He initially found the experience appealing, but it quickly became stressful due to her son’s challenging behavior and lack of discipline. Kernan ultimately decided that he wasn’t willing to tolerate the emotional toll, and they eventually broke up. He concludes the essay by stating his current child-free status and his preference to remain that way.

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