November 4th, 2011
Question:
So I had taken my 2 year old to our family doctor regarding her terrible two issues, just for advice on how I can better deal/discipline her. So they did a little questionnaire thing and one of the questions was does she point at something she wants I said not anymore because she speaks really well for her age and can just ask for what it is she wants. They said even though we checked no, by rights they have to send her to be evaluated. (meaning checking for things like A.D.D, A.D.H.D and autism) which our family doctor doesn’t believe she has any of those. The assessment is free to me and they see things doctors can’t so I said fine then. So I had told my mother in law, and now our entire community knows my child is getting assessed for those things, and you know in small towns rumors start and I don’t want everyone thinking my child DOES have those things. Everyone my mother in law and child comes in contact with she tells the story and then after wards says “do you think there is something wrong with this child” My mother in law feels there is nothing wrong with her, but I’m tired of it being blabbed to everyone in the community. How should I go about it nicely that I don’t want my business out there like that? I’m a very private person.
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October 1st, 2011
Question:
Ill be 16 when the baby is born and my boyfriend and family are both suportive I no that this is going to be a lot and that its going to impact my life extremly! But my boyfriend and I are both ready for it we understand that it is going to be a lot but we both are preparing ourselfs day by day. Could some other teen parents give me some advice on what to be ready for or some stories about their pregnancys ? Thank you
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September 30th, 2011
Question:
Well I may be pregnant. Although hI wont know for sure until I take the test in november, I know that I am. I have all the signs and such. But I need help. How do I tell my parents? What about His parents? Should I keep it or abort it?
What about school?i am a sophomore, so how do I handle the stress from the school I go to? Please help me.
There is no place for pregnant teens here in my town and my family is Very VERY Strict christians
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August 8th, 2011
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August 5th, 2011
Question:
So here is my sad story. I have just found out that I am over two months pregnant and I am only seventeen. My parents practically disowned me when I told them about it so their is no hope from them, and my boyfriend is just starting college this fall and says he isn’t going to through his life away on his high school girlfriend and a baby that might not even be his. (Which is ridiculous because he is the only person I have ever been with, he just doesn’t want to take responsibility for his actions).
I am not going to have an abortion, it is not and will never be an option. And I have medical problems that make it practically impossible to get pregnant (which is how I got pregnant because we didn’t use any protection because my OB/GYN said I would never be able to conceive). So I refuse to give my child up for adoption because he or she maybe the only child I ever have, the baby may have come at a bad time but he/she is a miracle!
I have just started college and don’t want to drop out. Of course I will have to take spring semester off when I have my baby but then I want to go right back. I have a minimum wage part time job but I know that wont be enough to take care of my baby. I need help but don’t have anyone. I would love to hear some advice from other mothers, exspecaly teen mothers or former teen mothers. I need both emotional encouragement and financial advice.
Thanks in advance!
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July 23rd, 2011
Question:
I’m 11. . .I love my boyfriend and I really want to do this. I want a baby really badly, those shows like Teen Mom make parent hood look like so much fun!!! My boyfriend is 18 and he is willing to take care of me and the baby. He works at a good, respectable tattoo parlor. He makes decent money, and he got off on his trial for grand theft auto last weekend. Please don’t try to talk me out of this. It’s my decision an I’m completely sure I want to do this. I’m not stupid. I know what I’m doing. This is not a joke. I really need serious advice. Not stupid people yelling at me or laughing at me. My mother knows and understands (she had me young too). I just need some information on stuff like daycare, what I could do about school, etc. Advice is appreciated. Also, please please don’t comment that I’m too young or that I’m stupid.
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July 17th, 2011
Question:
I’m 15 and pregnant ill be 16 when the baby is borned. My boyfriend and family are 100% suportive. Can I have some advice from other teen parents just on what is comming a head for us. I’m really happy with this and have made my decision with much thought
* BORN
I type on my sidekick so I’m sure many of my words get mixed up
But thank you for all the great answers 
<3
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June 29th, 2011
Question:
I wanted to run a situation by you and get your advice on how I should proceed. It, unfortunately, involves a student in my college class and although the situation may just be a case of frustrated parenting, something deep down makes me very uncomfortable and I am unsure if I should report the situation or not.
Said student described an incident with her child where she was filling the pool in the backyard and went inside her house to put her child to bed. When she went inside, her child has smeared hand lotion in their hair and had smashed said student’s deodorant into little pieces and smeared that in their hair as well. The student described that she questions why she had children in the first place and said she wished she could give her child to the child’s father, but that her child’s father is mean and her child is scared of the father. She described that she was so angry, and the tone in her voice indicated anger, that she “just grabbed her child and smacked said child – not beat said child, but smacked said child a few times”…with the angry tone, she almost seemed as if she was about to say how many times she had smacked her child, but stopped herself before she indicated the amount of times, where and how hard. She continued to say that her child was trying to apologize profusely, but it was at this point that I felt so disgusted with the situation that I tuned out and took myself out of the situation.
This student has indicated during discussions other questionable behaviours displayed by both her and her child, as well as questionable parenting techniques.
The questionable behaviours from her child are that her child refuses to show her mother any affection, which is understandable because the mother has indicated in class discussions that she does not spend any time with her child, and forces her child to take a nap when the mother is tired so the mother can get a rest. She also has indicated in class that the majority of meals fed to her child are fast food, which is readily apparent by the McDonald’s and Wendy’s garbage mess spread about her car.
I remember on the first day we were told it that Canada has passed a law making it illegal to not report suspected abuse and neglect situations when you work in my field or any other field that involves working with children and people, and I know that each person has differing views of discipline from one another, but this situation irks me in the wrong way. I am unsure, though, if this situation warrants a report to the police or the Children’s Aid Society (Child Protective Services), or if it is just another case of frustrated parent.
I am asking for your advice on the situation, and whether I should report it or not.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and give your opinion. I appreciate it.
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June 27th, 2011
Question:
My fiance’s 17 year old sister is looking for advice. She has a two month old baby. Her parents are recently divorced, but are united against the baby’s father (another 17 year old). Her mother has repeatedly said that she’s responsible for both the teen and her baby as long as she’s a minor, therefore the teen has to obey her rules and do what she says when it comes to the baby (for example, she forbids allowing the baby to stay overnight with the father at his parents home). She forbids the father from coming to her home to see her daughter and/or the baby. Additionally, she has made threats that if her daughter does not obey then she can pack her stuff and leave. However, when her daughter accepted and was offered a place to stay with her child’s father at his parents home (yes, the offer was by his parents, not just him)…her mother called the police when she left. She can not be emancipated because she lives in Ohio…any advice to offer? She has eight months until 18!
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June 21st, 2011
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A parenting guide like no other! Jessica Mills, a touring punk musician, artist, and political activist, gives readers a delightful, information-packed guide to having and raising kids without giving up your politics, art, or life.Disappointed by run-of-the-mill parenting books that didn’t speak to her experience, Jessica set out to write a book tackling the issues faced by a new generation of moms and dads. The result is a parenting guide like no other. Written with humor, extensive research, and much trial and error, My Mother Wears Combat Boots delivers sound advice for parents of all stripes. Amid stories of bringing kids (and grandparents) to women’s rights demonstrations, taking baby on tour with her band… More >>
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