What do you think

It is a lot tougher to be a teen mother and the statistics are stacked against you. Yes there are success stories about teen mothers who have beaten the odds and have gone on to make their lives better. I hope you are one of those success stories.

Yes you can succeed in life. You did a good thing by graduating from High School and enrolling in College. You have gotten further then most girls I know. Their are some who just happy living on welfare and I just shake my head. Its not going to be easy but life never is. Heck I am 26 and have a college degree and am about to become a single mom and life is going to be a struggle for me as well. You just have to stick with it and make sure your son is enrolled in daycare. After getting a college education you will have a better chance at finding a job and making a better life for your child. So keep it up you are doing good.

It'll be harder, but as long as you keep your eye on the prize and don't give up, you can still succeed-especially if people who love you help you.

I think a lot of people will judge you. I was 17 when I got pregnant the first time, and now I am 25 and have 3 children. I work from home, have a nice house and car, a good relationship. People always say that teenagers have no idea what they are getting themselves into, I think it all depends on the teenager in question. I know I was very mature for my age because of experiences. But there are also people my age who are still very childish. There are no regrets here.I just let people think what they want, I know how it really is

Teen pregnancies usually bring contradiction in public, people maybe look down on you, but everything is dependent on you. If you still struggle for your future, i think they won't care about it as before. Everyone has right to do in their lives... And you can do your best for yourself and your baby! Proudmamma... Fighting!!!! :)

If you believe you can succeed, then you will. Good luck to you! My sis was 15 when she had her 1st, and I was 19 when I had my first. I'm married going on 10 yrs, and I also have the experience and education to make something of my life. It's slower going, but I feel I'll be successful when things fall into place. God bless!

don't listen to what people say. they might be stereotypical and think you are just another statistic, but you can prove them wrong. follow your dreams and goals, and never give up. finish high school and college and provide a promising and hopeful future for your child. with hard work and motivation, anything is possible

I would like to respond to this post, but I believe proudmamma1 has become an inactive member.

Proudmamma1 welcome to mylot. Do not let others dicourage you sweetie. If you set your mind to going to college and being very sucessful then I commend you because you still have a vision and a dream. Just because you had a child at 16 that is only a minor set back. Keep taking care of that child and going to school. Prove everyone that is doubting you wrong because when you become sucessful girl they are all going to have an open hand turned to you for money. Be smart about your choices now and continue on taking care of that baby and going to school because in the long run you are going to be the best mother when you are educated and can do for your child on your own. A baby doesn't ruin a life not having goals after that child does. Keep your head up proudmamma1. With that said proudmamma1 NakitaLikely3617 is out.