Is Being 18 too young to have a 2year old baby?

Question

I Have a baby girl i love her soo much but my parents think im to young but i dont think so i love her and shes the greatest thing in my life and i think i raising her right and i did graduate high school and im collage i am going to teach Learning support but what do you think am i to young?

Answer 1

I too had a baby at 16. I am now married with 3 children. I finished high school and went to college. It is just mindset. There are so many programs out their for single mothers. Check with your local office of family support. Good luck you can do it.

Answer 2

Hun first of all I'd like to start out by saying you are a very lucky girl and God blessed you with a beautiful girl. I am 19, almost 20 and I just lost my twin sons in Dec. I was so prepared to be a Mom and I loved those boys before they were born up until they died in my arms 15 mins after they were born. No one can tell you you are too young to be a mom if you know you can be a great mom. It sounds like you are a great mom. Doing all you can do to make sure you and your daughter have a great life. Although you might have been young, that doesn't make you any less a mother. God wouldn't give you anything you couldn't handle. Remember that. And if you would like to talk anytime, give me a message, my email is [e-mail] and my AOL IM name is ALYSSADANNY
Have a great day and be thankful you are a Mommy to a healthy little girl and don't worry about your age.

Answer 3

Your parents probablly just wanted better for you but to you, you may feel as though you have the best thing in the world; a happy, healthy child! 16 is young but now that you are 18, an adult and an obvious devoted mother what is there left to say. You have your daughter, she is cared for and you are still educated and will be able to provide for you and your child so keep up the good work.
Your parents are probablly thinking that you are going to miss out on the adult things that come after high school but who needs that when you have someone depending on you at home. Good luck!

Answer 4

WHAT A WONDERFUL TESTIMONIAL!
you're 18 with a delightful 2 y/o whom you love beyond all loves.
You've finished high school and have plans to continue your education.
YOU'VE GOT IT (Almost) ALL COVERED!
In your case, you've got to stand your ground even if it means disagreeing with your parents.
I'm sure they want only what's best for you and to them you're still "too young."
You don't mention anything about the baby's father. Shall I assume he's not actively parenting your child?
Is he at least giving or willing to give child support? He's the other half of the equation that may have your folks bummed out.
Is it also a major concern of your parents that the bulk of child care will be done (prob. by your mom if she's not working)while you're seeking a job and carrying college credits???
I can't help but feel for your problem AND theirs, but totally agree that it's your child and however much time and attention and loving you can possibly give her is both your right and responsibility.
You may have to stand up for your rights, young lady. This is probably the first time you've had to do this, but it may not be the last. Each of us assume the role of adult when we accept our responsibilities even in the face of parents who don't agree with our decisions.
STICK WITH IT, GIRL...YOU'LL NEVER BE SORRY YOU DO...and neither will your daughter!
All best to you and the little one.

Answer 5

It seems like you really love your baby- so that is the biggest thing. It is difficult- I will say that- adoption may have been an option for you when you were 16- but by the way you are continuing your education it looks like you are going to be just fine. Do you have friends who are supporting you? Yes, you are young-no question but some people your age have more wisdom then people older- And one thing I will say- you chose life for your child and that is the most mature thing you could do. You love your child, you will make it- take care!!!!

Answer 6

Each person is going to be very different. At 18 and graduated AND in college, I think you'll do okay.

Make sure to find a lot of support. 18 was totally normal 60-100 years ago to be a mom, but there was a lot of support to know what to do. Read a lot, see about parenting groups, things like that.

You sound committed and like you have your head on straight. Your mother is probably just worried about your and the baby's welfare. If you are capable of taking care of her, then you don't need to worry about other people's fears.

Answer 7

At this point, it does not matter. You have the child and she is YOURS. Now you just have the responsibility of motherhood. You are to love her and raise her to the best of your ability. Your parents cannot change anything by complaining about what should have been. They should love their grandchild and be supportive (within reason) of thier daughter. Whether you are young is not an issue now. There's no turning back. You just hold on to your baby girl and move forward. You two will be fine.

Answer 8

I think you are too young. I know you love your baby but you are missing out on what other girls your age are doing.

Maybe you think that your happy where you are now but when you are older and you look back you will be sorry that you missed out on your teenage years.

You do sound very mature which is a huge plus. Also our parents generation had kids around your age. My mum had me at 18 years of age.

Just keep up with your studies as you are and use protection next time.

All the best.

Answer 9

I can not say what is to young or to old because I was 16 going on 17 when I had my daughter. If I could go back in time the two thing I wold change is when I had her and who her Dad is. but I say as long as you finished high school you are a OK with me.

Answer 10

it doesnt matter if ur too young, if ur doing what u can to get through with ur life (high school, college, working, ect.) then u are doing fine. im 17 with a 3 year old and i was too young then and im still young but i got my GED and im working on starting college next august (gotta take my act/sat tests this spring) and even though im young i still take care and raise my daughter (unfortunately i do have help with financial support because i couldnt work for a while)