Help?
2007-02-04 07:14:25 · 22 answers · asked by Kassandra Renee` 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I am sorry that you have to have cruel replies. My daughter is a great person for you to talk to.
She was pregnant at 17. Why dont you email me and I will put you in touch with her. She snapped to attention with the birth of that child and took responsibility for her life. She is very good at conversation and very motivational.
I wish you the best and think its great that you are asking for help about your education. Remember always that its not where you have been but where you are going that matters.
Best of luck. coloradolivn@yahoo.com
2007-02-04 08:24:53 · answer #1 · answered by coloradolivn 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't quit. I have a 7 month old and I know how hard it is being a mom, going to school etc. and i have a partner. I can't imagine what you're going through. But.....there are a lot of agencies out there that can give you support. Here in Ontario we have the earlly years centres that offer guidance. You can call the ministry of health. If you're from Canada check out the governments website www.canada.gc.ca They have all the federal benefits listed there. Also you can try contacting your school counsellor, your church, planned parenting, your doctor. Your library may be able to point you in the right direction. Ask for help. You'll be amazed at how many people are there to help you. Remember that it may be hard right now but when you make it through you will be able to provide for your child. There aren't many decent jobs for people without education.
2007-02-04 08:33:06 · answer #2 · answered by jenniferm 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
decide if you want a GED or if you want a high school diploma... not too big a difference really but if you want the diploma, go back to adult school (night's usually) or take your GED test....
I did not quit... what I did was probably worse.. went thru the four years... did good in all classes but one... hated to kiss *$$ so when the teacher told me she was failing me for the final exam (I had nto taken yet) due to the fact that she did not like my attitude? I told her why waste my time... I am outta here.... and I failed that class (three classes worth of credits though) so I did not graduate..... I got married a couple yrs after had one daughter... it was when I had a second on the way I went to night school.... credits had changed by then... so I needed a full yrs courses.... I did it on bedrest at home except to take the tests....I say this.. cause you can do it... testing or classes.... you can do it!
2007-02-04 07:25:51 · answer #3 · answered by elusive_001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, I know it seems hard having a baby and going to school, been there done that a long time ago when I was 16. When I was 16 and pregnant we had a school in our town that was just for teenage mothers, and it was great, we all had our babies in the school with us, and were able to get our educations at the same time. Check into your local Adult Education in your town or even see if they have a local chapter of Teenage Pregnancy Education. Good LUCK to you and your baby. Don't lose track of your education, get back in there you'll be happy you did.
2007-02-04 10:31:38 · answer #4 · answered by K_Seeks4Answers 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my suggestion is you shouldnt have quit. but joined night school. or get your ged. because you will need the schooling to support you and the baby. not many jobs allow dropouts.
i wish you and your child the best of luck and lots of happiness.
i have four children and i am loving every moment of being a mom. i hope you are loving being a parent-its hard but stay wise.
as for any other advice or ways for help and assistance. go to your local pregnancy center-they have free counseling and will point you in the right direction. and some even offer help with clothes. etc......
if you want any parenting advice or anything im or email me . vkewl182@yahoo.com
2007-02-04 07:21:35 · answer #5 · answered by vkewl182 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello, I am 23 and I have 3 children I had my first at 18 and I stopped going to school and I only needed 3 more credits (so stupid of me). I wish I had finished. I am sure they have special programs around your area for young mothers. Your other option is getting a GED but you are still young and I think you can get your high school diploma. Good Luck!
2007-02-04 07:21:08 · answer #6 · answered by K J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get back to school and get an education....They have help out there to pay for day care while your in school..Have the dad help out with clothing,day care,food for the little one,You have a kinds of resources to help teen moms while they get an education.. Some schools have day care right in the school for your child that way you are right their if they need you.....If you can not go to day classes get to night classes ask your parents to help if they can along with the baby's family as well as the dad of the baby...You need an EDUCATION to help your child and yourself..
2007-02-04 07:31:06 · answer #7 · answered by charmed4412 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a babysitter and go back and finish. A GED is great and all but it is not a high school diploma. Unless you want to get a GED and work fast food. I would go back to school and make something of yourself. You will be a better role model for your child if you do.
2007-02-04 07:19:47 · answer #8 · answered by MyOpinionMatters 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say you get a GED and try to continue your education at a junior college or some other form of adult education. It is not the end you can succeed if you really try. And of course take care of that baby because that will be the one taking care of you in the future
2007-02-04 07:28:41 · answer #9 · answered by Travis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could ask your family to help you. Just know that you have to change your priorities have changed. Your child's welfare should be your #1 priority. Go to school and then go home and take care of the baby. If you can, work on the weekends and if you can during the week after school.
2007-02-04 07:20:59 · answer #10 · answered by marvie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋