re: why you don't want to be a statistic in wikipedia

I'm 18, and don't consider myself a "teen mom," only because I knew what I was doing and knew the result that could have came, and I'm responsible enough to do this. My mother did it with my brother Alex, and she's giving me WONDERFUL support along with my baby's father, my mom's boyfriend, all of my friends, and my doctors. Just thought I'd throw this out there, YOU CAN DO IT. As long as you're responsible.

Not saying much apart from. I'm 18 & 13weeks pregnant. My fiance is 21 & we planned to have our baby. People keep sayin how teen pregs happen accidentally THEY DONT. Teens know that no contraception can lead to pregnancies or std's! If your old enough to have sex then your old enought to take responsibility. Most of my friends have had kids. One of them was planned the rest was accidental. Some of the fathers are there, some arent. They still go out on a weekend or go to college. Havin a baby doesnt stop u it just takes a lil time to get into a routine. Me, my fiance and families were thrilled when i finally found out i was pregnant. I wouldn't change it for the world. Being a young parent is sometimes better. Most 30 year old women that have a career then have kids tend to go back to work after a couple of months leavin there baby with a nanny or in nursery. My fiance will be working and i will have time everyday to bond and spend all my time with my child. I respect teen moms. but some are stupid. it just depends on the maturity of that person...

Wikipedia is stupid.
I am a 19 year old mother with 2 kids and yeah it takes responsibility and alot of work and you know what I did it, me and my SO didnt plan to have either one of our children, and i graduated high school i have my own 3 bedroom appartment currently out of work cause i am pregnant again.. but were managing.. before my kids i was out almost every night drinking and getting high.. not going to school, then i found out i was pregnant, and quit all that bull smurf it has been almost 2 years now that i havent drank or gotten high yeah ive had a cigarette but its not illegal, getting pregnant at 17 made me grow up alot and give my child the best life i could, we could. and he is still here and growing perfectly hitting all those lovely milestones, just because were not 30 years old good job, married, own a house and a car, like a picture perfect family doesnt mean were not good mothers.. were just as good of mothers as any 30 year old.. sorry we didnt want to be old boring moms  

Quoting baby Kaiden's mommy:" Wikipedia is stupid. I am a 19 year old mother with 2 kids and yeah it takes responsibility and alot ... [snip!] ... mean were not good mothers.. were just as good of mothers as any 30 year old.. sorry we didnt want to be old boring moms  "

ah, yes, i can see how mature you've become... random uncalled for insults aren't the best way to communicate w/ others, eh?
did you even read what i posted?

Quoting Mara:" ah, yes, i can see how mature you've become... random uncalled for insults aren't the best way to communicate w/ others, eh? did you even read what i posted? "

did i insult you, I dont know how so, did i say mara? or are you thirty? im just stating the truth... i wasnt going to be a thirty year old mother my mom had me young and she was a great mother to have fun and all.

That was probably the most patronising and condescending thing I have ever read. I really don't think anyone has the right to judge anyone, let alone just because they got pregnant at a young age.

m sorry i don't care if i am or am not a "statistic" because honestly everyone is a statistic in this world. Whether it, be your race, your gender, your age OR if your a Teen Mom. So why should anyone who expecting a BLESSING care if they are to be a statistic or not. at least we aren't a statistic of people who murder. We aren't the worst thing to happen..We're plainly and simply. pregnant.

Wikipedia is not a valid source of information. Any school teacher will tell you that they will not accept any information obtained from Wikipedia on any project because anyone can make an account and post these so called facts. Check your sources before posting.

Quoting Mara:" Duvalmomma, it's not bull-- these facts are real. you're one of the lucky ones-- b/c you did have ... [snip!] ... from their family and friends, fall apart when it comes to parenting on top of all the other demands they're going through."

Wikipedia is not a statics. anyone can post thrtr.

These statistics actually help me reading. I am 18 years old and 4 months pregnant. I am graduated from High School and Currently in college. These statistics give me goals to set for myself. I am so ready to grow up and i have already started. It saddens me to see some of my friends who are pregnant who havent changed their ways at all! all i know is i would never ever do anything to harm my baby so i make sure i do the best. as far as going out. i hang out with friend once a month and thats usually just a movie. I work full time and although me and the father are not together, we are very close and he is working full time. This just helps me to know what i need to do. to set goals for myself to always be there for my child <3

Wikipedia is a false spot for research not everything on it is true

Wikipedia isn't a reliable resource to base your "research" on.

im 18 and expecting my first, been with my partner 3 and a half years....people say your life is over lol is it hell in 3 years when my child is 3 and in nursery ill be 21 illbe able to go back to college still have a career,also have lots of energy to run around after my child as im still young

Quoting Ginger_g:" I'm a teenage mother and don't have no support from my family or friend just my boyfriend the thing we ... [snip!] ... etc. so as long as you educate yourself and educate your child ( And of course more then school) any person can raise a child "

How old are you??
"...differents..."?? It's difference...
"...Don't have no support..."?? Thats a double negative. Try: "I'm a teenage mother and don't have ANY support"
"As long as you educate yourself...." Which clearly you didn't.

I'm an 18 year old, I'm graduating this year. I have a job and am looking for a better more relaxed one. Heavy lifting just isn't my thing right now. My fiance is also looking for a better paid job.

I won't apologize for being a grammar nazi once in a while.
But please, don't post on a thread about how you're supposedly not a statistic and spell almost everything wrong, use double negatives, and involve unnecessary slang.

I don't know what school you went to, but send you're child to a better one.

Again, I apologize.... Just go and actually educate yourself before you tell everyone else to.

I applaud other teen mothers who have beat the statistics and brought their children into a world providing them with stability and love.
Hopefully, I can be one of those mothers too when my little one gets here.
I will admit I've arranged to be on WIC and a recieving government healthcare through the pregnancy.
Lets be honest, $7.25/hour just won't pay those expensive doctor's bills. If government healthcare will provide my child with the attention it needs whilst still being developed then I'm happy he/she is being looked at, at all.
I'm not ashamed for seeking help from the government. I am working towards an assistance free life. But for now, as long as my baby is healthy and cared for I will take anything I can get.
Government help isn't shamefull, it's there so you CAN take advantage of it when you NEED it. That's not permission to be lazy and rely on it for your entire life.
It's a helper. Get on your feet kind of thing.
  I actualy found Mara's post very helpful and knowledgable. Thank you.

**Excited for my baby girl (Annika) or boy (Flynn) <3

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