what problems do teen mothers face?

Answer 1

The biggest problem is that no mother, teen or older, is truly given enough support to raise their children decently and still better themselves and their situation. Most young women who become pregnant before 18 never obtain any higher education and thus are stuck in low-paying, dead end jobs. Because they lack an education, they have lower incomes. With lower incomes, they are less likely to have health insurance and decent nutrition for themselves and their children. With poor nutrition comes more health problems for both mother and child which again cannot be cured or controlled because of a lack of good health insurance. Lower incomes also put young women at risk of being in abusive relationships just so they can keep a roof overhead and food on the table. Mothers in abusive relationships are more likely to have children in abusive relationships as well. Children of teen mothers are more likely to have poor nutrition, be underweight (which leads to health problems), have behavioral problems in school, perform poorly in school, drop out of school, and become teenage parents themselves.

Will every teen parent face these things? No, but the vast majority do.

Answer 2

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There are so so many! ekk! 1. Money! a teen even with a job is going to get maybe 20hrs a week or work at $8.50 an hour? that is only about $300 every 2 weeks. You have to think she will need to buy diapers, formula, and her own things too. It's tough! 2. Friends, it's really hard as an adult to maintain friendships with people that don't have children let alone a teenager. She is going to want to go to concerts and dances and she won't because she will have to be at home with the baby. And if she does have a babysitter unless you are will to do it for free she will have to pay them, and there goes the money for a prom dress! 3. Being a Parent! I am 28 years old and I struggle every single day as a parent and i'm not even a single mom. She is in for an uphill battle By the way there are open adoptions out there tell her about that.

Answer 3

I was 23 when I had my first baby- not exactly a teen. But, I could tell you what to expect as a new mother

- lack of sleep
- a complete change in schedule/routines
- you can't just go where you want -when you want
- you have to think about someone other than just yourself

these are just a few of the things. Being a mother is HARD work. And, I can't imagine doing it while still going to school/trying to work to support my baby. It's possible. Women do it all the time. But, it's hard & it takes determintaion, perserverance, patientce, etc. If you're not already pregnant I definitely wouldn't consider getting pregnant as a teen.

But, if you already are prego- then there are places you can go for guidance, help, assistance, etc.

Answer 4

I know a lot of people are down on me because I'm 19 and pregnant esp my church family. Everytime I pass by 1 they always whisper and give me the looks like you should be ashamed of yourself. However, I'm not how could I be ashamed of myself? I'm creating a little life inside of me. God has given me this baby right now for a reason and I tend to find out and be the best momma I can be. I'm in college, I did everything in high school right I played sports, was president of this and that, I even graduated 2nd in my class with a 4.2 GPA and now I am in college on a full ride. I know it's not going to be easy and I will have to give up some things to take care of my baby but I don't mind. My baby is due on my b-day and I will be 20 and I can't wait! If you are a teen mother don't listen to the people who tell you..you can't do it..they aren't you and prove them wrong! If you are good luck and I wish you the best sweetheart!

Answer 5

Teen mothers face the same problems as single mothers... it depends on the person and no matter how much people list stuff on here will not prepare you for teenage mother/father hood.

It is a *decision* and a huge responsibility... there are so many things to account for money, housing, baby stuff, ect.. fortunately there are many support groups and resources available to teen parents, it is *NOT* a death sentence.

There are so many joys that outweigh the "problems" but I do support both ends and the most important deal is to know that there are choices and become informed of them.

Answer 6

Teenage Parents Problems

Answer 7

Jeez...what problems don't they fact? Completing their education, finding a good job, social stigmatism, loss of social life, having the maturity to deal with the demands of a small child...

But God bless them all.

I am currently reading a book called the Big Picture by Dr. Ben Carson, a well known surgeon. He makes a point of saying that he has never met the teen mother who doesn't love her baby and want what is best for it. She just doesn't know how to give that baby the best and needs extra guidance.

Answer 8

Financial
Nuturing
Depression

Answer 9

I would think finanical would be the top one. Babies need a lot of stuff and everything adds up. My husband and I both have great jobs, but our 1 year old son has really impacted our budget by costing us about$1,300 a month between food, day-care, diapers, clothes, etc.

He is worth everything and more though, and I hope any teenager mother out there feels the same way!!

Answer 10

too many to list. But, nothing is impossible. I think the hardest thing for teen mother's is just to be MOTHERS and give up the teenage stuff...like partying and being selfish. Motherhood is hard no matter how you slice it.