Dating as a single mum

I've been a single mum for quite some time now and have dated a couple of men. My child has never met any guy except one (and that was after months of dating). I would be extremely careful in regards to bringing them around your kids. Kids can attach themselves to the man and can find it hard if you break up, also you don't really want to be that mum that has your kids meeting 5 different men in a year lol. What I usually do is try and go on dates during the day while child is at school, or get someone to babysit while I go for late dinner while child is in bed. When things start to get a bit more serious I do spend a bit more time with them and tell my child I'm just going to work or seeing a friend. When I feel that there is a future and it's time to introduce him than I would just say he's a friend and do something where the child is eased into the situation for example going to dinner where there is a playground. The last concern is unfortunately we live in a world where there is a lot of men taking advantage of single mums, so be careful and trust your gut. Good luck hun