A couple weeks ago the great Kay Hymowitz gave New York Times readers the vapors by writing a data-driven account of how single motherhood creates sub-optimal outcomes for both the mothers and their children. The piece was titled, “How Single Motherhood Hurts Kids.”

(Sample reader comment: “The title of this Op/Ed is beyond offensive. It blames the mother, who is the one who is committed to taking care of the children. It implies that it’s the mother’s fault that kids of single parents may have challenges. I am a single mother, with a MIA deadbeat ex who doesn’t pay child support. He’s the problem, not me. Furthermore, the author offers absolutely no solution. I expect better of you, NYTimes. Shame.On.You.”)