What do you REALLY think about Teen Moms?

Allison - posted on 03/10/2011

I gave birth to my dd just before I turned 18. I don't think you can group all teen moms together.. There are those that think their child is an accessory or a source of entertainment (eg, a woman who uses the same daycare as I is 17 with an 18 month old, and she likes to squirt hot sauce in his mouth because the face he makes is "funny").
My daughter is my world. I spend all of my free time with her. But there ARE teen moms that just pass their children off to their parents so they can go party..
I never judge a mother by her age, only by her actions.

Melissa - posted on 12/01/2010

I find it really offensive when people I went to high school with bash teen moms on their facebooks. The majority of their pictures r of partying & drinking. They aren't in school or doing anything with their lives. But they choose to bash girls that work hard for their families, juggle school & work, just because they had babies young. It is really sad. Teen moms deserve more credit for choosing to raise their children and not get abortions in my opinion. Also I realize that all teen moms aren't good moms but the same goes with all older moms also.

Stifler's - posted on 12/01/2010

I couldn't care less who has kids.

Tierra-Lynn - posted on 11/30/2010

Hi, im Tierra, I got pregnant with my son at 14 years old an had him June 1st/ 2010, when i was 15. he is now 6 months old an i absolutely love him to peices he is my life. I think i am a very good mother an so does everyone else!! i hate people who judge teen moms, im still with the father but he doesnt really help much, im still in school and i love having a baby!

Rachel - posted on 03/18/2010

i was a teen mom and i have respect for any teen mom that does whats best for themselves and there kids

Kayla - posted on 03/18/2010

Hi, im 19 now but i got pregnant when i was 18 my due date is july 20th/23rd., my mom(19when she got pregnant) and my sister(18) and both my grandmothers and most all of my aunts (i have 10 aunts) and my husband to be's mom and both his grandmothers got pregnant really young, and every one in my family and in his where brought up "right" my family knows right from wrong and so dose his.

so for all thows moms that say bull shit like "teens should'nt have kids, there still just kids to" well we may be young but we are better then all of you, because you said that to us! on a sight that is to support any and all moms no mater the age or reason there having a baby, i know LOTS of moms younger then me that are better moms then thows "rich ass prepy girls who think they have all the looks and all the money who think they can have a kid because they have money to buy stuff with and who dont know shit about babys and what to do..........." and to all thows older mothers with kids who think that teens should be locked up till there 30 before they start having kids.



how meany kids do you have? and what the hell are you going to do when they get to be my age or younger and come to you and say "mom im pregnant, what should i do?" and you gunna be an ass hole and have them kill the baby? or are you going to help them out in any way you can because its your child and grandchild, and you love them no mater what the reason????? think about that one before you start saying shit about teen moms.... and you dont have to be rich to have a kid... my grandpa was the only one that worked and my grandma ended up having 11 kids my mom being one of them... or my mom has 6 kids me being one of them... we have never had a lot of money or at some times even a nuff to pay bills but you know what, now she has 5 grown kids and my baby will mack 7 grandkids. she owns a house with some land, has a car, and a 14 all most 15 year old still living with her shes 61 still working a fulltime job to pay the bills, and she home schooled all 6 of us. but you know what she whould'nt give any of us kids or any of her grandkids up for Anything in this WORLD!!!



TEEN MOMS ARE JUST AS GOOD AT BEING MOMS AS ANY ONE ELSE.





Kayla R. McCheyne.

Stacey - posted on 03/17/2010

im not a single parent so i do get help with my boy. i do have 2 boys but only one lives with me my eldist lives with his dad i also get duged on that. xx

Stacey - posted on 03/17/2010

hun i know what u mean with my first boy i was 16 just ternt 17 when i had him and i got treated diferent ant looked at just because i was young.
with my second boy it wasnt as bad "i wasnt in a sity hospital for one so it wasnt busy as it was with my first boy thank god" but i was 19 when i was pregnant and 20 when i had him. i still got singled out my midwife she was good with me and very helpfull but my heath visitor was ok at first but then she just stoped coming to the house after a wile for no reason.im 21 in july and still get funny looks and no suport.
when i go on these sort of rooms half the time i get duged for my age when i had my first boy or what i do even when i ask for help and its not wright on young mums and young mums to be.
as i know how it feels to be a young mum i try to help and give advice to other young mums that need it but even older parents fined it hard expeshaly when its there first but they dont get singled out do they!! xx

Connie - posted on 03/17/2010

As a previous teen mom I will say that it is not an easy thing to do. When my family found out that I was pregnant with my first child they told me to have an abortion. When they were told it was too late for that my mom said I should consider giving her up for adoption. To me these just were not options. I loved my baby from the moment I found out I was pregnant and would have done anything to keep her. After that was finally accepted I did have some support. I moved in with the father when my daughter was a week old and it was quite a struggle to make ends meet and keep groceries in the house to allow for breast feeding. I switched her to formula when she wasn't getting enough milk from me. We stayed together and worked very hard to raise our daughter. I applaud teen moms who can make it work but I also applaud those that love their babies enough to know when they can't be the parent that they need and give them up for adoption.

Rebekah - posted on 03/14/2010

giving your baby up isn't easy. if i couldn't do it then i wouldn't even suggest it to my daughter if she got pregnant. I would want my grandchild around. but if they live in a terrible environment and in a bad relationship then thats something only they can decide. My husband and i were together for 5 years when we got married and had been married for 6 months before we got pregnant, now we've been married for almost 2 years.

Rebekah - posted on 03/14/2010

I got pregnant after i got married and i was 18, i never thought he was going to leave me and i deffinately wouldn't have a morons baby just to get him to stay with me. and we pay taxes and work too so if we need help we deserve it.

Tessa - posted on 03/14/2010

I'm not your typical teen mother. I was married, in a very stable, committed, loving relationship.

I say that, because otherwise it might sound hypocritically of me to say what I "REALLY thing about teen moms". I don't think badly of them. Not at all. I DO think more teen moms that are in ugly, negative environments should think about putting their child up for adoption. If you know the child will always be surrounded with fights, screaming, yelling, a yo-yo father... sometimes it is the best choice. A child needs a family.

My second thought to teen moms... is I always wonder if the child is well cared for in every aspect. If the father is not around, what emotions is the mommy feeling towards the father? Are they fighting, causing a depressed, frustrated mommy for baby? Is he around, but emotionally abusive?

IF one day my child told me they were pregnant, the first words out of my mouth would be, have you considered giving your baby up for adoption?

Lizzie - posted on 03/14/2010

I was 15 when i got pregnant 16 when i had my gorgeous daughter Poppy, and i wouldnt change her for the world. I am a teen mum and I am very proud i sat my GCSE's, two weeks for i gave birth and had 7c's. Some people put us down because of the reputation others have, you don't hear about us on the tele its just the ones that either have bad things happen or the babys are taken away.

LaTieshia - posted on 03/13/2010

I was17 when i had my son and now I am 18. It was kinda crazy cause my grandmother figure out i was pregnant when 5 months. Being that my mother was 17 when she had me she understood what i was going and supported me no matter what. Living at my grandmother's house i have alot of help so i've been blessed not to have as much difficulty as others. That has help me be a wonderful mother. I really don't think a mother should be judge on her age because motherly love and care comes naturally and for it not to come with a personal manual alot of us are good at it. If my son came to me claiming he has a child on the way i wouldnt be as mad because as mother told me whats done is done but i will find ways to talk to my son about preventing it from happening to early so that history stops repeating.For those who arent being good parents realize that once your chance for good memories are gone yew cant get those one back!!

Tiffany - posted on 03/13/2010

I got pregnant at 14 with my oldest and found out i was pregnant with youngest on my 17th birthday. I had 2 kids in high school and didnt really have the dream relationship with my family or fiance(babies father) but i still graduated with my class so if i can do it anyone can do it no matter if u have a kid at 14 or 25 you can still do what you planned to do with your future.

Anna - posted on 03/13/2010

Hi I was 19 when I fell pregnant with my son and now also have a 2 mth old girl. My partner and I have been together for 71/2 yrs and still going strong. I have been told countless times I am a good mother and have such a polite child. People have stopped me several times while out and commented how polite my son is. I think age has nothing to do with being a good mother. That said, I think if you are not mature enough to practice safe sex (unless ur trying for a baby of course!) then I don't think you're mature enough to be a parent. My partner and I tried for both our children. I think it's so sad to see children without fathers in their lives as it is so important to have male and female influences in childrens lives. That's not to say these children are lacking in their lives. Anyway that's just my opinion out of many.

Vette - posted on 03/11/2010

I applaud you and them for keeping the baby. It is not an easy thing to do and still get your education. I know several teen moms and they are doing the thing! they have great support systems though. It can be real hard without one. Those mom's that put the baby before themselves get my high five. Those that are still trying to be selfish and the child suffers have my anger and frustration. Best of luck.

Kimberly - posted on 03/08/2010

I'm 18 years old and have a 10 month old baby boy. Things can get difficult, but I know I'm a good mom. I was 16 when I got pregnant and I worked my ass off so I could graduate early, and I still managed to graduate with honors while taking care of a newborn by myself. The dad is in the picture and we're together, but we don't live close together at the moment so he isn't around as much as we'd like him to be. But if you put your mind to it, teen moms can be amazing parents. Age doesn't have much to do with it (although usually the older you are, the easier it is). I know wonderful teen parents, but I also know too many shitty ones. At the same time, I know a lot of shitty parents who are older. It all depends on who you are as a person, not how old you are.

Felicia - posted on 03/06/2010

also to add on,i am working 2 jobs now and still manage to go to school online and take care of my daughter. I think i do a damn good job as a young mom compared to people out there who leave their kids with people for days because they want to go out and party, being a parent isn't just like eating a piece of cake, children take alot of time and responsilbilty and if people aren't ready for it then they shouldn't have sex or should not be selfish and put a child in a unsafe environment. My daughter comes before anything and everything, my paychecks are for aliah and the bills thats it, i dont know how long its been since i've bought myself something and thats how it is when you have a child. being a mother is wonderful no matter your age, I would never regret it.

Felicia - posted on 03/06/2010

i am 17 now i had my daughter 3 days before my 17th birthday, i got alot of put-downs from my family and from people because i was so young but i agree with kayla where is the support? my daughters dad and i have been together for 4 years now and i've always had his support but there are so many people out there who show no support at all but they cannot judge unless they have been a teen-parent and know how it really is. my daughter will be 11 months march 14 2010 and she has taught me so many things. I DO NOT regret my daughter because she is the best thing that happened to me but i sometimes wish that i wouldn't of gotten pregnant so young. People need to open their eyes and realize until they have been a teen parent they should not judge us.

Maria - posted on 03/06/2010

i got pregnant at 17 and had my daughter at 18 and i work damn good to take care of her to have people call my a bad mother is ignorant.

JANET - posted on 03/05/2010

I dont mind a teen parent except for when they leave them with there parents 24/7 an just dont even act like there there i hate that you brought them here an it was fun making them so how bout you kinda show some care

Heather - posted on 03/05/2010

i'm 19 and had my daughter 2 months after my 19th b-day. shes 7 months old now and i htink im a terriffic mother. I also have the father around. we've been dathing for 4 years now and when we got preggers we were terrified, because we were living in his parents basement, so we had to get a house, get good jobs, and make it on our own from there on.... it was tough but were doing fine. my daugter had everything she would evern want/need, with the help of grandmothers, and great-grandmothers of course! but she is a ray of sun-shine in my life.. i cant remember not having her in my life. i wouldnt change it for hte world.

Tiffany - posted on 03/05/2010

i am 19 by the way not that it matters

Tiffany - posted on 03/05/2010

teen dosen't anything to do with the word mom- its like saying blued mom to me, it doesnt change your skills as a mom u either are a good mom or a bad one.

Miryah - posted on 03/05/2010

i got pregnant at 14 and had my son 3 months before my 15th birthday i would not say at all that i am a bad parent i do everything based on my sons best interest i still go to high school and college and i maintain a 3.8 gpa i take care of him with no one elses help and i have a job...so whos to say that all teenage moms are shitty when everyone is different and when i know plenty of older individuals who cant even rais their kids.. people need to have some support for the teens that take responcabilty of there actions

Stephanie - posted on 03/05/2010

I was a few weeks short of my 20th b-day an i too get told i look about 14. Ive gotten so really dirty looks an some worse comments always from snoody older women. I believe i am a wonderful mother. I love my baby boy like no other. I have a wonderful partner whom ive been with for almost 5 years engaged for 1. We own our own home, and are pretty well set up. We're due with our second baby oct, 8 an we couldnt be more excited.
I know so very amazing girls/women that are incrediable mothers to there children. Like everyone eles however i know some really bad teen mothers that live with there parents and treat them like free full time babysiters while they go out an party till all hours of the night. I dont believe that we should judge be juged just becuz we're young or look young. I know some pretty crappy older mothers that smoke crack, beat there kids, drink all the time and have there kids removed from there homes. AGE IS JUST A NUMBER (with some exceptions) i dont think our age should ahve nething to do with how you'll raise your children or what kind of mum your going to be. As long as you love your children an take on the responsibility an do the best that you can i think thats all that should matter!!

Annie - posted on 03/05/2010

i fell pregnant with my 1st at 17 im 19 now and have 2 amazing boys. i have always got snide comments and odd looks since being a mum and i docould wish people werent so quick to judge. i wish i could say that i view other teenage parents as good parents but unfortunatly i cant nearly every other mum my age that i know goes out drinking all the time, doing drugs, council house, and their children arent their top priority which absolutly disgusts me. im so glad that there are other mums my age that actually care about their children.. i was starting to think i was the only one. i can understand after seeing other people parenting my age why young mums arent easily accepted but i do wish that they could stop and think that there are some decent mums out there

Valerie - posted on 03/05/2010

I had my first son at 17, and the other three quickly followed. I have always just tried to be the best parent I possibly could. I feel that age doesnt reflect on whether a person is a good Mom or not. I know plenty of people who waited to have children that are irresponsable parents.

Jessica - posted on 03/05/2010

i was 19 when i had my son and i wouldnt trade being a mom for anything in the world. i dont believe that teen moms are "bad" moms, my mom was 15 when pregnant with me, had me 20 days after her 16th birthday and i turned out just fine. many of my friends are young mothers but we wouldnt trade it for anything. being a mother is a job and responsibility, not a game or joke

Joselyn - posted on 03/05/2010

I'm 17 and I just had my little girl. I remember when I was still pregnant I would go out in public and just get so many stares and now that I actually have her out of my belly I get even more stares... My mom sometimes acts like my daughter is hers so people won't think bad about me but I dont care; SHE IS MY DAUGHTER and I'm proud of it!

Shawnda - posted on 03/05/2010

i WAS 16 WHEN i GOT PREGNANT WiTH MY SON [[&]] HAD HiM WHEN i WAS 17., HE iS NOW 16 MONTHS.....i WiLL 19 HERE SOON SO i AM STiLL A TEEN MOM ;; i HAVE GONE THROUGH A.L.O.T [[&]] HAVE EXPERiENCED ALOT AS WELL! i GET WEiRD LOOKS., [[&]] ALL TYPES OF OTHER THiNGS!!!!!! i AM RAiSiNG MY SON ON MY OWN [[&]] iTS VERY HARD/. YES i DO HAVE A DECENT SUPPORT SYSTEM BUT AT TiMES THATS NOT ENOUGH ;; BUT ALL iN ALL i DO THiNK THAT ALL GiRLS SHOULD WAiT TO HAVE CHiLDREN CAUSE iT iS HARD., YOU DO DEAL WiTH CONTROVERSEYS --> BUT TO ALL FEMALES THAT ARE YOUNGE [[&]] ARE RAiSiNG THEiR CHiLDREN [[&]] THE BEST THEY CAN FOR THEM i GiVE YOU PRAiSE CAUSE iTS HARD!!!

Andi - posted on 03/05/2010

I don't think all teen moms are bad. I know of one that actually has parties in her appartment and locks her kid in his room for long amounts of time. She's also having another kid. I don't agree with it because she can't take care of the one she has. However, I've seen plenty of teen moms shopping in the mall with their babies and their babies seem happy. I know babies aren't always quiet and smiles because I've taken my baby out he's had just a bad day. My 17 year old sister had a scare and I was disappointed because I've talked to her time and time again about protecting herself not just from getting pregnant but also getting stds. I wasn't the only one talking to her about that. We just got "I know! I'm not going to do that!", but hormoans are so unpredictable. I was 20 when I had my son and I kinda wish I would have at least waited another year. I do love my son though and wouldn't change it for the world and now I'm 22 getting ready to have a little girl. I don't think age has anything to do with taking care of babies, because I've seen much older (like in their 30's) moms struggling to take care of their babies and some of them are even married. I just wish that some of the teen moms would finish school so that they can get a better job for their kids. School is important and I know that not just teen moms are dropping out. My mom was a teen mom but she dropped out because her dad passed away but she did the very best she could for me and I'd like to think I turned out great and so are a lot of other kids that grow up that had teen moms. :)

Kaycee - posted on 03/05/2010

I was 17 when I had my first child, 9 days before I turned 18, I could tell everyone judged me in a bad way mostly even the nurses in the hospital, I mean there are some people who are that young that don't need kids b/c they don't take care of them how they should, but people should not judge people before they know weather they are good parents or not, my situation has deff. taught me not to judge young mothers before I know how well they take care of their children or not, I now have a 6 month old son also and I am 21 and both my kids are awesome and I was blessed I truly believe to have my daughter when I did , it totally changed my life, and I feel like being a stay at home mom now was meant for me and I LOVE IT!

Amanda - posted on 03/05/2010

I was 19 when I became pregnant with my son and he was born a day after my 20th birthday. Ok now girls I'm going to be honest, and please don't think I'm necessarily speaking for all young moms out there but here's what I think... I honestly feel really disappointed with myself that I had my son so young, I was dating his dad for about 3 months when I got pregnant, after the birth things didn't go as planned so we split(and trust me it wasn't expected!) This left me with only one option, move back with my mom and dad! I think young girls today think having a baby would be no big deal(this included myself) but it is! Babies are not just little dolls you get to dress up every day, they constantly eat, poop, cry, and whine for your attention. I love my son to DEATH but living at home with my son is not how I envisioned my life, so yes I honestly do feel embarrassed for myself and other young moms out there(lol I know I'm going to get reemed out for this one) but honestly I know we hear this a lot, but if we were really adults we would have made the adult decision not to bring a baby into this world that we cant support, so girls pleeeeease think before you do!!! Again all the power to the ladies who work their butts off to support their family, financially, emotionally, and physically its not easy and takes a lot of strength to be a mom, but if you don't have a child yet please wait no matter what age till your ready, I don't care if you 16, 25, or 45, you need to be prepared!

Michelle - posted on 03/05/2010

i had my son when i was 17 when i was on a bad path and i owe him my life because i honestly feel that he saved me i think i am doing a great job i am now married to the man who supported me through my pregnancy and he loves him as if he were his own

Andrea - posted on 03/05/2010

I got pregnant on my 17th birthday, come to think of it, she was the best present ever. If I didnt have her in my life I dont think Id care about education. I wouldnt be careless, reckless and unrefined. Now she is my world and in August is my 3 year wedding annivs. She kicks my butt everyday reminding me how I need to provide. :) I see other teen moms partying and I study. She put me on an awesome path and im thankful.

Connie - posted on 03/05/2010

I was 17 when I had my son it was not easy especially as the midwifes and health visitors looked down on me I did find it hard. My son is now 18 I am married and have 2 other children if I had my time again I would not have had my son so early. But my son has brought me some of the best years of my life we have had highs and lows but I would not change him for the world.

Jessica - posted on 03/04/2010

I was 19 when I had my son... I think that as long as the baby is taken care of then the teen parent should not be juged. I know a girl that was 15 when she had her first baby and he had so many birth defects that even for 30 year old it would have caused so much stress, but the mom still has the baby and he is now 6 years old and he is such a sweet little boy. Then I know a bad teen mom that does not take good care of her son he is always in dirty cothes and out in cold weather without a heavy coat. To me it depends on how the baby is being raised if they are taken care of the baby they should not be judged but if they are not then they should have the baby taken away.

Karina - posted on 03/04/2010

im a teen mom.



i had my son leo. in march 2009( iwas just 17 )

and in may i turned 18

without him i couldnt even see my life right now thank god i have him .

it was a struggle raising him alone with no help no one there for me. eventually the father man up when he turned 6 month it so hard right now to accept the fact leo has a father and a mother because im not use to having a guy around leo life and helping me..

sound werid but. alot of teen mom arent great im from florida destin florida.



and over here i see teen mom giving there child to baby sister and go and drink and party and smoke weed. iv never done that crap. i rather sit down watch sponge bob with leo than me in that mess. alot of girls need to grow up and face the fact that they arent children or teen . anymore they are a mother an adult. and for them to leave there child they should just go ahead and give ther child for an adopotion a family thats willing to take care of there child and not go party

Chelsay - posted on 03/04/2010

I'm 18 and in June i'll be 19, I'm still expecting my first child, due in April... But my sister is a teen mom just like i'm about to be. And I do see that it's hard to be a teen mother, a lot of people look down upon you and think that you can't do it, I'm sorry but age can't define the parent you are!! My sister hit 20 last year but at age 19 she owned a nice car, and is paying a house payment. She has a lot, so I think no matter what age you are you can treat your kids good, and make it far in life.

Kelli - posted on 03/04/2010

i was 16 when i had my daughter. i'm not like other teen moms . i finished school and i went on to college AND i married my children's father . i'm 20 now and i just had my second in November . some people just mature a lot quicker than others . i know a lot of p.o.s. teen parents that fit that title. i refuse to be a statistic . i love my children more than anyone could ever possibly imagion . it all just depends on that girls ability to mature .

Patrice - posted on 03/04/2010

I too started young when I had my first. I was 14 when I got pregnant and 15 when I had her. I also had another when I was 17/18. Some people said that I was too young but to me it's not always about age. I don't look at teen moms as a bad thing but there are some I would like to get a hold of. The one thing that bugs me about some teen moms is that even after they have their child, they still don't grow up and take responsibility for their child. They will argue and swear up and down that they know what they are doing but in reality, they are still selfish and act childish. I give props to those that change after having kids at a young age and not to those who don't. As for the dads, I feel the same way. They sometimes act like it's not their fault and that they don't have to take responsibility for it but that's not the case.

Ashley - posted on 03/04/2010

i was 16 when i got pregnant and just 17 when i had my daughter, I got dirty looks, people calling me names, i went to school and had some girls try to jump me beacuse they thought i was going to try and be with there men! which was the farthest thing from my mind i was thinking about how i was going to support myself and my child, so i quit school got a job, i also had one women while i was standing in line with a crib in my cart she said to her husband yup there is more of our hard earned tax money going down the drain, but i head my head up turned around and stuck up for myself and told her that i work just as hard as anyone else and it was my whole pay check going on a crib! her mouth dropped.... and she said i didn't know you look so young i just thought, and before she could go on i said not every young mom is on welfair! I love being a teen mom i can keep up with my child and it is still fun to go to the park and run around, but it is harder i was young had no car so that meant walking and walking only gets you so far and you can only go out when it is nice out! but know i am almost 20 and have a car thank god!!

Jode - posted on 03/04/2010

i was 16 when i found out i was pregnant with my daughter then 18 when i had my son there is an 18month gap between them. i have been frowned apon slagged off and lost many people of which i called friends but i wouldnt change a thing. i look after my children they have all they need i spend all my time colouring cooking and enjoying them the same as most mothers would just because we are young doesnt mean we wont do a good job bringing them up in fact it makes me more determined to bring them up properly just to prove those other people wrong

Rachel - posted on 03/04/2010

i was young when i had my little girl. And i think there are A LOT of teen parents out there that are great parents. But there are a nice few that are horrible parents. A lot of teen moms around my area are not the best parents that they could be. And from the shows on tv like teen mom, it puts a bad name to teen mothers. But they are bad parents, but a lot are not.
But many see teens as bad parents because of what they see on tv and hear about.
But they never hear about the good parents.

Sasha - posted on 03/04/2010

hey my name is sasha. i had my baby 15 days after my 18th birthday. i know of moms around the same age as me and older and i know that i am as good as a parent as any of them are. i'm not going to say that all teenage mothers are great because, let's face it...some of them aren't but it's not only because they're a teen because i know a lot of moms who aren't teenagers who haven't yet learned how to take responsibility for their own actions and who haven't grown up enough to take care of themselves let alone a child.

Victoria - posted on 03/04/2010

i fell pregnant wen i was 18 after being with my bf for 4 months. and i had him a month after my 19th .. to me honestly being a young mum is the best thing in the world . no one knows wat it feels like until ur in that position . and i think it is the greatest love ever. my son is 6 months old now and hes crawling he has one tooth and stands up.. every differnt milestone is just amazing to be there for. so i wouldnt have changed it for the world. and he is a very loved baby :)

Adrianna - posted on 03/04/2010

I am 18 and i have a 17 month old daughter. I am the best mother i can be to my child and i am doing a very good job ! I know there are other teen mothers out there that dont step up for there child but then there are alot of teen moms that do ! When i always hear people putting down teen mothers i just think there are plenty of grown women out there that dont take care of there kids ! So, as far as im concerned age really cannot define what type of a parent are you. There are good moms young & older then there are just as many bad mothers of all ages. So dont stero-type :)

Kerry - posted on 03/04/2010

I had my first son when I was 19. he will be 2 in April, and I am expecting my 2nd child in June. I personally feel that teen mothers have it a lot harder than others. I feel that with the stigma of being a teen mother plus the possible absence of the father trying to go to school to better your life while working no one truely understands. Everyone makes judgements but they don't even know. I do know some teen mothers who I personally feel should not have their children and in fact act like they do not have children. I also no of some teen mothers who are such devoted parents it is amazing. I have devoted my entire life to my son. I do not feel that there is any such thing as the perfect parent especially the perfect mother. And that everyone just needs to pay attention to their own lives intead of passing judgement on others.