Why do people think it's bad to be a young parent??

Some people are just ignorant and the ones that say stuff to mothers need to keep to their own business. I used to get some interesting looks even though I didn't consider myself a young mother. I was 25 and had 3 kids who were 2, 1 and a new born. People always asked if they were all mine. They were surprised to find they were because they said I looked so young. One lady told me she thought I was 18 and they were my siblings. At the time I was 24 and had the 2 older kids and was pregnant with the third. And like someone said--age has nothing to do with good parenting. My best friend was 17 when she had her baby. She is 25 now and her daughter is 7 and she is probably the best mom I know. You should have seen the looks we got taking the kids to the park. Me--26 with a 1 year old, 2 year old and 3 year old and her--21(but she looked about 16) with her 4 year old and her 2 year old cousin she babysat for. The old ladies at the park just stared at us. Probably trying to figure out who the mother was of all the kids.

I am twenty four years old and have four children. My husband is the father of three of them. I always get funny looks whenever I take my kids to the grocery store also. I really don't care what anyone else thinks. I love my kids and that is all that matters.

Because they're ignorant. They think that all young people are the same. Well I'm 27 and I have 6 children and sure, I get looks and comments about being young with 6 but you know what? I don't care what anybody thinks of me. My kids are well taken care of and they are my world. I never was one to go out and party so they can't say I never finished growing up cause I grew up before I had kids.

I think it is good to be a young parent! You will be able to see your grandchildren grow up! That is why I started young. My mother also started young. I am a 29 year old stay at home mom of 3 and I love the fact that my mom (who is 47) is still able to keep up with my kids.

Oldle folk always think us younger ones don't know what we are doing. I actually have old woman walk up to me on the street! Just smile cordially and nod like your listening and than walk away. As long as you know your doing a good job that is what matters in the long un.

I was 18 when my son was born. I remember getting looks from people but I didn't care what other people thought. I think that it is nicer to be a younger parent. My mother who is 46 is a grandmother who keeps up with my son. Also being younger my husband and I do a lot more with my son.

Maybe you look alot younger than 23? I wouldn't worry about what other people are thinking and just go on with your life. Sounds like you're doing some good things - keep it up! :)