Jolene Warren*, a single mother in Winklers Crossroads, Tennessee, was feeling overwhelmed. Her son, Tyler*, had been struggling with anger issues ever since his dad left them years ago. The news about the new Ultraman movie, where the superhero has to raise a giant baby monster, struck a chord with Jolene. She saw parallels to her own situation of raising Tyler alone, feeling like she was battling monsters every day.

The article triggered memories of Jolene's own strained relationship with her father, who was emotionally distant when she was young. She longed for that fatherly guidance that the Ultraman character provided in the film. Determined to be a better parent, Jolene discovered the Stepping Into Action program and started implementing its strategies to connect with Tyler.

"I don't want my son to grow up feeling abandoned like I did," Jolene said with resolve. "This movie made me realize I need to be both mother and father for him."

Some parenting experts praised the film's positive portrayal of an unconventional father figure. "Too often, single parents are depicted as struggling alone," said Dr. Emma Rhodes. "This superhero stepping up shows the importance of role models."

However, others criticized the movie for perpetuating gender stereotypes. "Why must the 'father figure' be portrayed as a powerful, violent superhero?" argued Professor Alex Mitchell. "It reinforces toxic masculinity norms that are harmful to children."

Despite the controversy, Jolene felt empowered by the online program's tools. While finding local resources was difficult in her small town, the digital access proved invaluable. As she embraced her role as Tyler's sole guidance, she knew the challenges would be monumental, but she was determined to rise to heroic heights for her son's sake.

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