Dating as a single mom is not reckless but a single mom should be well aware that men - especially much younger childless men - that are willing to be in a serious relationship with a single mother is a small select pool of men. There are plenty of decent guys in this group but overall it's not a "normal" behavior for a man to assume the role of father to multiple kids that are not his own biologially. If he's an all around normal guy that happens to be a cuck, then it's a win-win for all parties. But if he's an alpha, watch out for the "red flags".