Teenage parents.

@mistypq (673)
February 5, 2007 11:27am CST
I know a couple of teenagers who whent through school together.There is a two year difference in age,They are now going to become parents of twins? He is 19 she is 17. His parents will not have her in the house, and her parents will not have him in the house! How will this work out? He is quite dominant and she is very demanding! they argue and fight a lot. I dont think they realise it will be the babies that will come first not them, she is still drinking and smoking, and he wants her to stop! But he wont stop. What a mess for two babies to come into.
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@Geminigirl (1909)
• United States
5 Feb 07
That sounds like a tough situation. I hope it will work out for the kids, they are the innocent ones here. Maybe when the babies arrive their parents will become more responsible.
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@mistypq (673)
5 Feb 07
I hope things get better they will need a lot of help with twins! thanks for your answer.
• Italy
6 Feb 07
true..
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@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
5 Feb 07
Sounds like it is better for them NOT to live together. I think these two should stay as far apart as possible. I would assume the parents see how volatile their relationship is and that is why they want to keep them apart. In this situation, I believe they should give the kids up for adoption. The relationship is very messy, they don't seem able to raise the children - emotionally, physically, mentally or financially. If they decide to keep the kids, she should stop drinking and smoking (why aren't the parents doing anything about that?) and they both need to get counseling so that they can learn how to control themselves and communicate (and act) like adults.
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@mistypq (673)
5 Feb 07
I feel the same, there should be support or they should give them up. Their parents are not a good influence on the teens, so they wont have a chance with the twins with no help.
@weemam (13372)
5 Feb 07
I feel so sorry for them but there is one thing for sure , they are going to have to grow up pretty quick or the way of the world now they will have the babies taken of them xx
@mistypq (673)
6 Feb 07
They do not seem to think any thing can go wrong!! They are living in a dream world?
@sylvrrain (659)
• United States
5 Feb 07
My goodness, poor babies. Are you telling me that neither of the "soon to be grandparents" are willing to help out in any way? It also sounds like the "soon to be parents" are really too immature to be having children. I can not believe that their parents are so strict about this, when they were not strict enough to keep the kids apart in the first place. Evidently, they did not teach the children consequences and let them know what reality is like. I think if this had happened to my children, I would be more understanding as I would see it as partly my fault, for not knowing what is going on in my childs life, and not teaching them the things that they need to know. I suppose reality is going to hit these kids hard. They are going to have to grow up if they are going to raise these babies. If the parents will not support them, together, then maybe you could talk to them. Let them know that the babies will come first, and the expense of raising kids, not just the money, but the time and responsibilities also. I wish them the best of luck, and I hope the "soon to be grandparents" will lighten up and accept the fact that it has happened and all they can do is make the best of it.
@mistypq (673)
5 Feb 07
I agree with you totaly! I cant see a safe way out for these babies, I feel they will be in danger of agression from there parents!Could you imagine them getting drunk fighting and end up hurting the twins in there scuffles, that would be crazy. They are not stable enough to be parents.
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@camille101 (1025)
• United Arab Emirates
5 Feb 07
I really don't know what to say. Who's to blame for their mistakes. If it's themselves, their families or the society they belong to. As far as I know, all of them have contributed to the problem, and if the twin babies will be born, surely it wouldn't be a good foundation for them to start their lives here on earth. But I insist, the society and family must be changed.
@mistypq (673)
5 Feb 07
I agree with you things have to change. When the girls mother whent on holiday for 10 days, the girl had the boyfriend to stay! It was pretty obvious this would happen! So its mothers fault as well ?
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@mipen2006 (5528)
• Australia
6 Feb 07
I'm afraid this is one of the tragidies of life. I feel sorry for the twins, and I'm amazed the soon-to-be-grandparents aren't showing more compassion. You could well find that when the babies are born the grandparents will be there for their kids and grandkids, and burry the hatchet. We can only hope and pray.
@mistypq (673)
6 Feb 07
The grandparents are acting like fools! They should be over the moon! Not causing a fuss?
@marciascott (25529)
• United States
19 Feb 07
I am always afraid of my grand-daughter getting pregnat I hope she finish school and go to college and I will be happy. My daughter got pregnat when she was 17 yrs. old.
• India
21 Feb 07
This situation seems to be tough for both of them they will be parents at such a tender age when they even dont know whats going to be with their life. It seems to be weird buit i would suggest they go in for abortion for they would not be able to handle the situation n can bring crisis in their lifes n also in the life of the newly born
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@cuhkiz (568)
• Philippines
6 Feb 07
Oh! I feel sorry for their soon to be babies :( How will they have a good life or atleast a comfortable life with their parents? Both are unstable. How can they support their childs needs if their own selves can't be supported. I can't say I pity them for I know alot of people made the same thing but survived althrough out. They don't have the chemistry a parent should atleast have and for the sake of their kids they have to love each others and not making another mistake after another mistake.
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@XxAngelxX (2830)
• Canada
6 Feb 07
It's so sad when you hear of situations like this. Babies change our lives so much, hopefully they will learn to take the responsibility on and make some changes in their own lives. It would be unfortunate for the children to have to be brought up in this kind of situation.
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@smkwan2007 (1036)
• Hong Kong
21 Feb 07
This is one of the common phenomenon happens when two people get married and become parents too young. Young people are usually impatient and they get angry at any moment. I think their parents or teachers in the school should try to help them. At least they should give they some directions on how to be a husband, a wife and parents. Give them chance to learn how to take care of each other. If the young couple are left to handle their marriage on their own, it can be a very hard time for them to go through. Or they may end up splitting their relationship and the baby become the victim under her parent ignorance and innocence.
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@Bizziebod (3497)
20 Feb 07
Oh dear it does seem a mess, but it's not to say these two will be awful parents! There are alot of young parents out there and some of them are brilliant! I myself had my daughter at 18 and was pretty wild before I had her but soon settled down (Now she's grown up I'm having my wild time now lol) Hopefully this will make them both grow up, let's face it no one knows what a responsibility children are until they actually come along!
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@viseek (74)
• China
6 Feb 07
OH ,my god sometimes I really cannot understand you ,the forigners ,maybe everybody has his own life style ,
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@sonluci (63)
• India
20 Feb 07
my sympeathy with him.
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@sharone74 (4837)
• United States
6 Feb 07
with the risk of fetal alchohol syndrome and with the fact that she is underage and should not be drinking anyway I don't feel that she has the ability to responsibly raise the two children. She also has no idea the amount of work that she is setting herself up for. It is going to be rough for both her and her boyfriend and I hope that they are ready to face the consequenses of their actions. I was a teen mother at the ripe old age of 15 and I was better prepared than most teens but because I was young I had the courts up my butt from the start.
@Lydia1901 (16351)
• United States
17 Apr 07
Yeah, poor kids!! They need to get their act together for the sake of their babies. I don't think they care at all because if they do, they will stop all this none sense and take care of themselves and their unborn children.
• China
6 Feb 07
Baby - Sleeping baby
Wow...poor kid. I really hope that the parents of these two children step in and help out in the parenting and caring for of this innocent young child. The baby deserves so much better.
@stailgate (2363)
• United States
6 Feb 07
you are right, what a mess for two babies to come into. There are many options for them if they are willing to try. First of all the mother needs the most attention right now to get her to stop drinking and smoking.If she don't those babies are going to have more problems then just their parents not getting along. Second of all, there are many organizations out there that will help young couples like this to find housing and help with other things. It is too bad that the parents of both sides will not help them out, but their is hope out there. Good luck to the young couple!!
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• India
6 Feb 07
hey! nice situation. but please be honest...is this situation real? n if not, leave them alone n dont care fr the twins.'cos (im sorry to say) the kids maynot be able to survive fr many days. if they r unfortunate enough to get such parents, they'll surely die due to lack of care n due to bad health. if the mother has no care fr the children n is still smokin n drinking, what care will she take aft the kids are born?!!
@mistypq (673)
6 Feb 07
Yes the situation is very real!! as sad as it is, The babies might not survive! the teenagers are not responsible for them selves as you say! thank you for your input.
6 Feb 07
if you only know them then i dont see why it bothers you that their lives are so 'up-the-swanny' if i were you then i would just laugh at them and tell them to grow up. As a father myself i know that babies have a knack at making lads into men and girls into women very quickly. I assume their parents are idiots not to make them stop poisoning themselves so its their lives and let them get on with it. i dont suppose you are offering babysitting service to the poor kids are you? no. so i dont see why you seem fit to comment on them. Very idiolistic self-professed angel im sure you are! M17
@mistypq (673)
6 Feb 07
I have lived next door to this lad since he was 2yrs old so he knows me well. not all kids grow up quickly they are having a hard time looking after them selves?