2006-07-21 06:34:04 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Yes Teen Moms and dads are very capable of being good parents Because I was 16 when I gave birth to my daughter and although I was just a kid myself with the right guidance from my family and the right structure I was able to get a Job as a nurses aide and buy those pampers and milk and do everything that I needed to do in order to make sure that my baby had the necessities that she needed and most of all the way we bonded was just beautiful she was my real life baby doll and at age 19 and now shes having my first grandchild ,I don't think I've done a bad job at all Praise God!!!
2006-07-21 06:50:41 · answer #1 · answered by cocoa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think all teens are prepared to be good parents, not to say that some can't or won't be. Parenting is tough, and it usually takes some life experience to even begin to understand what to do. It all depends on the kind of family the teen has. Will there be support from the family?? If not, where will they turn for help? There are so many variables that one cannot possibly determine if a teen will be a good parent or not.
2006-07-21 07:00:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a teen mom can be a good parent but to do so needs a lot of support and encouragement like all new moms and dads..but MORESO!
Without the support a teen is more likely to feel bogged down with parental duties faster than married parents.
2006-07-21 07:01:17 · answer #3 · answered by AccountableLady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
parenting whether it be a teen or an adult it's trial & error. No one knows what its like to be a parent until they become one. Good or bad depends on the person. However, teens have so much of their youth ahead of them rushing into parenthood is premature. Believe it or not you are still growing, your body & mind need to be fully developed. having a Baby is alot of responsibility. Its not like having a puppy, kitten or best friend or companion who listens to you. You have to think about: How will I pay for food, clothing, dr.'s visits, medicines, hospital bills, diapers, housing, etc. Don't rush into something that you may feel your ready for but in all actuallity you are not. Take your time have fun while your young cause once you've become an adult your looking at responsibilities that you thought were only your parents problem, so don't rush it.
2006-07-21 07:21:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that some teens are wonderful parents. It's according the the maturity level of the teen. My step-daughter had her first child at 17 and she is a great mother. She was all into herself until she gave birth to him. Now 5 years later, she is the mother of 2 and she is a greater mother. It just depends on each teen and how determined they are to step up to the plate.
2006-07-21 06:55:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that if you are a teen mom/dad and you have a child, that makes U all grown up...Job, Childcare, Diapers, No sleep, Bills, Apartment, Car, Hope you are up for it.
Teen moms/dads have just as good of a chance at being a good parent as the rest of them the choice is yours. Do you want to be a good parent selfless caring nurturing loving. Otherwise please let someone who wants to adopt take good care of your baby. Look closely into that though, there are a lot of bad foster parents out there too.
2006-07-21 06:40:46 · answer #6 · answered by M J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Capable as in having the ability - yes. Go back a couple of hundred years and that was the norm. Of course back then the average people lived to was about 45. Socially and intellectually, no they are not. There is too much to learn these days to become a young mother and still do a good job of raising children.
2006-07-21 06:38:58 · answer #7 · answered by smgray99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some are, some aren't. It depends on the teen and how mature they are. I was a teen when I had my son. He's now 8 years old, and I have no doubts about my parenting abilities.
2006-07-21 06:39:03 · answer #8 · answered by Andi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the chances of teens being good parents are lesser than someone at the right age for the parent hood. the very simple reason is that in most of the cases they do not choose to be or plan to be parents at that age and they "accidentally" end up being parent. and accidents usually do not give good results.
2006-07-21 06:44:35 · answer #9 · answered by Jay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the maturity of the teen.Mostly teens on a whole a immature, but yet a few are mature, however, that they have become a mother shows some immaturity. The road is tougher in this case, but some smart one's may do a good job
2006-07-21 06:38:50 · answer #10 · answered by vio_prince 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋