@dogmahunter If my wife died (God forbid), and after a respectable period of mourning, you and I met randomly in life, and I...
1) thought your child was great
2) thought YOU were great
3) liked how you interacted with MY kids
4) saw that my kids liked you
then I would consider it...if you were also in your 30s, and if your child's partner was dead.
Kidding aside, parenting is a lifestyle, and I would happily share that lifestyle with another woman whose parenting skills were A+. But...and I'm not talking about you specifically...the broad demographic of un-partnered 18-year-old mothers has, collectively, made a lot of bad decisions. College-educated guys who are partnership-minded are generally going to want someone else with a college education. Most fatherhood-minded men are going want their own children (though certainly not all). And some single guys who eagerly jump into stepfather roles are, unfortunately, a danger to your kids. And while older guys may
love the idea of dating an 18-year-old girl, they're probably interested for all the wrong reasons. The smart ones will want someone with her head screwed on straight, and a little life experience under her belt.
If I were you, I would prepare for a long period of seeking out exceptionally mature young men. They do exist, but they're not easy to find. Also, do you go to church? While some religious men are judgmental, others feel duty-bound to forgive past indiscretions and serve those around them. Maybe that includes being a dad to the child of a nice young woman who is ready to lead a life of purpose.