Is anybody a teen parent, if yes how is it?
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I was a Sr in HS when I had my daighter.  Heck yeah its super hard.  i was lucky I ahd a great support system cause I still walked across stage with honors, but it will change your life drastically!  Trust me teenage moms no matter how responsible dont have the maturity to deal with children when they are theirs.  babysitting is a piece of cake copared to raising you rown.  Wait ill youre emoptioanlly n financailly prepared before having kids.
1050540
We have been very lucky with our two children. I don't remember every telling our children lies, but telling them things that they can accept at their age. They now both know of our party lives, the deaths of our friends or accquaintances because of how we partied. Although we were not "heavy" partiers, we grew up with many that did. We (the now parents of two fantastic kids over 20) did many things that we should not be alive, and we told them everything we could of how lucky we are since in our high school gradutes consisted of:\nkids that died in car wrecks - drunk driving\nkids that died of overdoses - drug expermintation\nkids that died of being dumb - sniffing rat poison thinking it was cocaine\nkids that are quadrapaligic - being struck by drunken drivers\n\nLike I said, we were lucky. We grew up in a SMALL town with very little crap we had to deal with like gangs and things like you had to grew up with. But still had to find out about life the hard way.\n\nOur philosophy was to talk, talk, talk. Know exactly where they were 24/7. Have them "check in" every hour when they were at that we had questions about. When our children's friends came over, we MADE them check in with their parents. When we were asked questions, we answered them as truethfully as their age could bear. We would call the other parents before a "stay-over" when we were told it was ok with them and we made sure we met all of their friends. Although we have no control over whom, it would give us a better picture of what we were going to try to sway one way or the other.\n\nIHOPETHISHELPS\nPaul
477863
Hello. I am 33 and  have a 13 year old daughter and a 16 year old niece. My niece comes to me with a lot of her problems with her parents, I would be glad to help if I knew more about the problem. Feel free to email me at tereburr4@yahoo.com. You are a special person. Always remember that.
551550
At urban high schools the teen prenancy rate is about 35%. At suburban schools it runs about 2%. So this question has certain racial elements to it whether you like it or not. The truth is not always pretty. Overall for America it runs about 16%. That adds everybody together.
1002157
My 13yo was clingy at 4yo.  I too didn't much mind.  A theory I read said he would outgrow me when he was ready, and he did! (Just not as soon as *others* thought he *should*)  I encouraged his independence, didn't speak for him with others, occassionally left him with friends, but I did not push him or leave him bawling.  About 5yo he started "loosening up," became more interested in his dad than before, took gymnastics and soccer.  By 6yo, NO clinginess was left!  It was a natural process that we were both comfortable with.\n\nClinical anxiety disorder can occur in children; I have a friend for whom this runs in her family (adults too), but she continues to homeschool AND stretch the comfort zone of the affected children through outlets besides school (along with medication and counseling), and her kids are doing great  That is pretty RARE, though, and I would not seek professional help unless he exhibits unusual fear at 6-7yo.   \n\nIn other words, most kids develop mature social lives without school/daycare, even the "late bloomers". ;-)  Feel free to email me.
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DEPENDS ON HOW YOUNG.  OF COURSE A BABY DOESN'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON.  MY DAUGHTER WAS 3, SHE DID GREAT!  MUCH BETTER THAN I DID.  IF THEY ARE SCHOOL AGE I THINK IT'S EVEN EASIER BECAUSE SO MANY OF THEIR FRIENDS ARE FROM BROKEN MARRAGES, WHICH IS A SHAME IF YOU THINK ABOUT IT.  I PERSONALLY BELIEVE IN STAYING MARRIED BUT THAT'S IN A PERFECT WORLK AND AS YOU KNOW THIS IS NOT WHAT WE LIVE IN.
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I was a teen mom when I had my son.  I'm now 26, and I wouldn't change anything about how I've lived my life or the decisions I've made.
880435
the very moment my daughter entered my life.  the moment I saw her little face. the whole world shifted. It has been CRAZY ever since. The hardest thing I have ever done in my entire life was become a parent. It makes everything else look like a walk in the park. NOTHING on this planet can change everything for you quite like parenthood.
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In todays society, alot would say it's normal, only because they had them.\n\nI had 4 teens at once!!  I was a single parent, so I sure could of used alittle help in the "defieant" department.  BUT  they learned I don't put up with it.   \n\nMy kids are on their own now, and you know something,,,, MY BOYS all tell me, their glad I took charge and made the decisions I did when it came to their defiants.  That makes me proud.\n\nNOrmal.........NO   there's an unerlying problem when this starts to happen.  Sometimes though  the problem lies within the parents.    NO, be defiant when your out on your own.
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Yes, as a parent, I will watch over my child no matter what her grades are like in school.  Making good grades is not the tell all sign that everything is okay in a teen's life.  I will watch for signs that she is in an abusive relationship or that she is being tempted by her friends with drugs or alcohol.  While doing this, I am also attempting to guide and direct her through open communication. It is truly a balancing act but for us, so far, so good.\nIt is my job, as a parent to make sure my child makes it to adulthood relatively unharmed.  After that, what she chooses to do with her life and the choices she makes, good or bad, are her business.  I will always love her and want the best for her.
655040
I believe teens today are moronic, imbeciles. They lack intelligence, ambition, respect or morals, but that's just my opinion.\nHowever I also believe it's the parents fault for thinking the TV is an appropriate babysitter.
98161
I count my blessings! It's wonderful to make that kind of connection with people. My family does this often. We have a lot of non-family family members - I've always thought of it as a kind of adoption. It's really a great way to liven up any family gathering - it's nice to have all the family get together for Thanksgiving, but bringing newly 'adopted' family friends always spices things up. :)\n\nWhen I was your age, I had a couple families. My best friend's family was great - it was like having twice as many people care about me. At that age, it really helped me. 13's a rough age to be...so much is going on... I'm 25 now, and I still go visit my 'other' families. \n\nPeople used to say that it takes a village to raise a child. While you're not exactly a child, it's the same idea. The more people who care about you, the better. Don't worry too much - this is really a good thing.
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Welcome to reality sweety. We all go through that after the teens. Hope things turn out alright for ya tho.
996059
Well, i like it myself..but it does get a bit boring. \n\nIt is not a bad thing. People talk about internet predators being all over it..all i can say is..parents should watch their kids more closely. \n\nIt is not the average users problem at all.
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HELL YES. It already seems like an eternity. I tell the kids not to be in such a rush to be an adult.. because it isn't all that great.
692312
Ecstatic, I was elated to find out that I was going to be a dad. As a guy, it depends on the situation, if you are in a committed relationship, if you're married, older or teenager, all depends. I am married and I found out while I was married so I was excited to find out. If I was a teen and not married I probably would have freaked out.
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I think you'd have gotten more answers if you knew how to ask a question. Better? Better at what? Better in what? Your lack of knowledge shows by your inability to use the english language. If you think teens own parents, then they aren't much of parents anyway and don't really love you. Moms and Dads who actually LOVE their kids care about their future and how they will succeed in life. You obviously won't because your mom and dad hope you have a drug problem and will wind up in a home on state aid.