teen parenting

Mostly people frown on teen parents because how can a child raise a child? It's very tough being a mom but even tougher if you are still a teenager. As parents we want our children to have the best things in life, and this means being able to enjoy their childhoods without having to be responsible for another living being. You have a great attitude though, you are one of the few who still wants to succeed in life and make something of your life so you will be able to give something to your son when he is older. Congratulations on your new little baby and good luck in getting your GED.

I was in my senior year when I became pregant with Destiny. People think that we are to young and are not about to care for the child when we have yet to grow up ourselves. It is hard to work and go to school and take care of a baby. People only hear the bad stories about teen parents but never hear the good and if they do they don't remeber it.

Congrats on your baby. It sounds like it must be very hard! Out here in AZ there are a few high schools that even offer daycare on grounds because there are so many teen parents. If you could maybe find a high school like that, you could finish. Can you get any state funded child care temporarily so that he can go in a nice safe day care? You really need to get the GED and it sounds like you want it, or even better go back into high school and finish up your credits. Perhaps you and the father of the baby can take turns watching the baby so that you can go back to school. You sound like a caring mom teen or not.

Congratulations on your little baby boy. It is so hard being a teen parent because all your friends are going to parties ect and you can't because you have the baby to look after. I think people frown on teen parents because they know they are missing out on the fun of the teenage years and have had to grow up too quickly. I myself was 19 when I had my first child. There is an advantage and that is you are able to run around and play with both your own children and your grandchildren when they come. As far as getting your GED I was wondering can you get this by correspondence course. You can do it in your own time and the advantage is you don't have to leave your child in childcare ect. You sound like a young woman with a good head on her shoulders. Enjoy your baby and the times you spend with him. They grow up too quickly now days :)

Well you have your son, so just do the best you can. You are old enough now so make sure you get that GED so you can get a decent job later on. That is great that you are still with his father. It sounds like you are on the right track.

Im glad to see you here at mylot. I hate to hear you got pregnant at a young age and had to miss school. I bet it sure was hard trying to raise a baby and go to school anyways. Im glad to hear the father is still there with you. you are a very lucky girl. I dont really frown on a teen parent but it is hard to explain. We just want the best for our children including you. We know what kinds of things you have to give up and go through when you have a child at a young age is all, pretty much. You may be an acception but most teens are not very responsible for themselves to raise a baby at a young age is all most people are thinking, I guess. We dont really look at you as a bad person, at least I dont. People have different views and outlooks on things but they way I see it, families have to pull together and just accept the fact, although it isnt an easy thing to do. I have a 14 year old and if she should become pregnant, I would worry myself sick because she isnt very responsible for herself yet is what I am trying to say.

See it is great that you have kept up with your desires and rearing your child in a responsible way.But somehow it is not the right age to deliver a baby.But any how you are now in the next stage,hence we shall not discuss the matter in that direction. Now you have responisbilities of bringing up the child as well to complete your eduction. It is heartening to note that your partner who has helped you to submit to your desires and deliver the child is with you. Both of you face the life boldly, but put a proper plan to it. Let God bless you all.

Teen parents are frowned upon because of the reputation that is set by alot of teen mother. The good ones never get the credit or even the chance to prove that they will be good parents. I to was a teen mother. I had my daughter when I was 18 years old. She is now almost 9 years old. It is very hard trying to raise a child and manage life. I went and finished highschool, went to college ect. As long as you believe in yourself and know what you want to accomplish in life...and do it..you will be just fine. Dont ever let anyone tell you different. You have to have a plan..and if that plan consists of providing the best possible life for your child..as well as yourself... All these negative compliments and frowns....turn it around and see the good in it. In the end, u will prove to everyone that ever looked down on you that it is possible and that you will do it!!!!

alot of people frown on teenage parents which i never understood why their is nothing wrong with them.teen parents can amount to alot of things just as long as they are willing to work on it.i was also a teen parent and i hated peoples comments but i proved them wrong.

Just remember that your son comes first and that means taking care of yourself first. Go to school, go to college, then find a good job. Don't give up and make excuses, just do it. You can't raise your child on miniume wage. And don't rush into marriage. Focus on school and everything will fall into place. Good luck and congratulations!

I think they frown on it because most teen parents aren't as responsable as you seem to be. If there were more like you perhaps that outlook would change but statistically thats not likely to happen. Congradulations on having a child and the proper sense of responsability and self confidence to make a good life for your family. I'd respect that far more than the lost education any day.

most people frown on teen parents because they say that they cant raise a baby the right way but i think that teen parenting is fine as long as you have someone to help you and you are not like 15 14 or 13 but i think sixteen is ok but maybe a tiny bit too young but not that bad

I am glad atleast at your very young age you stand and have your baby born. I am proud of you. I wish you all the best in raising your child. Make your child your priority and inspiration in pursuing your studies. Just make it a lesson to you.

People frown on teen parenting for the reasons that you just mentioned. I'm assuming that you're not married, you don't have a home of your own, that you don't have a job, and that you're relying on your parents for child care during the day.. Raising a child takes a lot of things. It takes a stong foundation of financials, discipline, and education. It takes a great family and courage. I'm not saying that a teen parent will never amount to anything, but what college are you going to go to with a GED? Why would you want to put that much pressure and burden upon yourself? Wouldn't it be nicer to have finished school, gone to college, gotten a job, a house and a husband before that baby came along? Babies cause enough stress and worry without having to compound it with the worry and stress about what you're going to do with your life. I'm a nurse and counsellor for a teen mother group in the city where I live, and I'm sad to say that of 9 out of 10 of the children with babies that I've seen come into my clinic over the past 10 years are on welfare, and don't have a job. Because it's hard. There are those that persevere and overcome the obstacles that they've laid before themselves by having a baby too young, and I certaily hope that you will be one of them. But statistics do show that the odds are against you.

its not easy for a teenage to be a parents, but however what has happened is happened and you still have to face it.you do have to finished ur school eventhough its not easy while u r parenting, but ur education also important to support ur child future life.so i'm sure u can do it.ask ur mom or other family to help u with ur child while ur study or doing homework.

As someone who was a teen parent at barley 15 I know what you mean about the people frowning on you. Having said that, I know 26 years later that they were right in thinking I mightn't do too well raring my son. I was young and immature and although I did my best I didnt have the sense to guide him and help him through his life as well as I did for my daughter born 10 years later.

They frown upon you because they probably know how hard it is....and feel sorry for you. I also got pregnant at 16 and had my oldest son, Joshua, 6 days after my 17th birthday. I felt the same way you do. Please take my advice when I say..Hurry up and go get your GED and start taking some college courses NOW! That is the best thing you can do for your son! And remember, lead by example...You wouldn't want your little boy dropping out of school, now would you? So, get your happy butt back in school, whether it's high school or college! PLEASE! Don't worry about what other people think of you. As long as you know that you are doing the best you can, that's all that matters! Congrats on your baby boy! Good Luck!

its glad to know that even if you become a mother very young, you manage to be responsible to face what your situation compared to others that have no courage instead think or doing an abortion. well i guess your lucky because you still continue your studies. Thats very hard but its a responsibility and thats the only thing that you can be proud of if you finish your studies inspite of the hardship.

hey ur story seems to be very motivating...im 24 and 5 months pregnant with my 1st child and still feel that its too early...i got married a year back n wanted to wait 1 more year befor i got pregnant...but things just happen u know...my husband loves me a lot n is ver excited about the kid...but i sometimes feel it has stopped my career for a while....but im trying to be positive about it...n young people like u can be really motivating...cheers gal...i hope that u are able to achieve whatever u want!!!

I agree that it is wrong for people to say that teen parents never amount to anything. My aunt had my cousin Dale when she was just 16. She raised him and his sister and then went back to college went he was 18 and Sophie was 16 and is now more successful than some of the people she originally went to school with so it just goes to show. People think its best to have a career then kids but kids can come first and you can still have a successful career.