Young Mom

Canada
March 29, 2007 8:35pm CST
I seem to get dumped on for not being over 25 and having a baby. Is there something wrong with being a young mom?
3 people like this
10 responses
@mgmagana (3618)
• United States
30 Mar 07
Not at all, I had 3 by 23 yrs. old, my friend just turned 25 and she's pregnant with her fifth, we both own homes and our husbands make enough money to take care of all us. as long as ur stable and know u can take care of ur baby there is no problem with having kids at a young age.
@mgmagana (3618)
• United States
30 Mar 07
i forgot to mention,when i went to my 7yr. old's parent teacher conference, she said u're roman's mom, i said yes, and she said these 3 children r urs i said yes, she said oh my god u look like u're 13 yrs. old. i just take it as a compliment.
• United States
30 Mar 07
there is nothing wrong with being a young mother..to be a mother is one of the greatest gifts in the world (so I was told) there is someone for you somewhere who wants to be with you and eventually that person will find you..just be patient and keep taking care of your baby..
• Canada
30 Mar 07
I already have someone with me. I'm not doing this by myself. I'm just asking why people keep thinking low of me for being a young mom.
@wmaharper (2316)
• United States
2 Apr 07
I am a young mother as well. My hubby and I married when I was only 21, I had my first baby when I was 23 (just barely) and my second when I was 24. I'm only 24 now, and plan on having another baby in about 2 1/2 years, and then I'm done. (: I don't think there is anything wrong with being a young mother. People say you don't have enough expierence, but to me, a first time mom that's 50, doesn't have anymore expierence than a first time mom who is 20, we're all in the same boat, learning about our children every day. I chose to be a young parent, planned both of our pregnacies, and am blessed in being able to stay at home with them. I can't imagine waiting any longer than I did, as I have always wanted children of my own.
@neinah (4)
• Philippines
30 Mar 07
there's nothing wrong on being a young mother, people just make some issues out of it because they're not use to it,, im a young mother too but compared to you i am single (you have a partner right?). when i was 19 and pregnant, i was the talk of the town but that didn't stop me from continuing my life, there are times that i would just cry because of the bad rumors that i get but after some times i just don't mind them, i mean i'll just waste my time thinking of what other says,, who are they anyway,,, the important is you didn't do anything bad, it just that you became a mother at a very young age.
@kuting (885)
• Philippines
2 Apr 07
i was 24 when i got pregnant, but i look really young like i was just 16, and being in a very conservative society i become a constant subject of scrutiny and weird comments. i dont really care about what they think or say, but sometimes it also upset me. i would wonder why other people couldnt just mind their own business or maybe they really have nothing to do at all so they make talking bout other people's business, their business.
• United States
3 Apr 07
I think there is nothing wrong with being a young mom and i know alot of mom very young. I am 24 and have 2 kids and one on the way. I had my first baby when i was 21. Why do people dump u for that i have never had anyone say your to young to be a mom or why u have kids so young.
@ashumit02 (818)
• United States
30 Mar 07
i want to be a young and couragious mom . because i love child, and i think two child i have must . i also play this character with very seriously .
@lisagayle (393)
• United States
30 Mar 07
I see no reason for anyone to be dumping on you. I was 19 when my daughter was born, and she has turned out all right. She is now 12. I think part of the reason that people dump on younger people for being "young parents" these days, is because too many people are wrapped up in thier professional lives to want to have children until it is too late or almost too late. If someone is comfortable not going on about thier(professional) lives, not partying and worrying about how high up the corporate ladder they think they need to climb then they are old enough to be parents. '
@Michele21 (3093)
• United States
30 Mar 07
I am 25 and have two kids , (a 2 & 6 year old). I do get looks from people often when I am out with my kids but I don't care, I LOVE being a Mommy and my age has nothing to do with my parenting skills!! Don't let other people bother you!
• Canada
30 Mar 07
All you have to remember is, you own your life, no one else. The things you decide to do and say are totally up to you. If anyone has a problem with that or has anything negative to say is not worth having in your life or your childs. Sammbellina