I am not only a single parent, but also a young parent.

I get a lot of ignorant people judging me about being a young mother. They think because I am only 19 that I must be a horrible parent. I consider myself to be a good role model to my 11 month old son. I graduated from high school with good grades. I am now in the Paralegal Program. Right now I’m taking summer classes so I can finish early, spring semester I got pretty much all A’s. I am a single mother because I believe it is better to have no father than a bad influence on my child. I have never done drugs, I do not drink, party, or stay out late. I am have an amazing relationship with my parents.

I do not believe my son is a mistake; he is a surprise blessing from god.


Post your story and the reasons you believe you’re a good influence on your little one.


Here are reasons why it is good to be a young parent:

18-25 is the ideal time biologically to have children. Your body is at its best and there are fewer complications like high blood pressure or birth defects.

As a young parent you have more energy to chase after your little one.

A lot of times you’ll mature faster, grow up faster than the rest of the people and avoid making the mistakes many people do from immaturity.

You and your child’s interests will be similar when they are a little older.

You will realize sooner in life what you want with your life and
straighten out your life sooner



I saw this and I really liked it.

25 reasons to feel proud about being a single parent
http://singleparents.about.com/od/support/ss/S_P_Pride.htm

And also

Top 3 Reasons for Dating A Single Parent
http://www.kellyseal.com/?p=786

I couldn't agree with you more. In my teens I had taken a wrong turn somewhere, but when I had my son at 19, I realized it wasn't just about me anymore. So I would agree whole heartedly that he forced me to grow up a hell of alot quicker. There's no telling where I would be today if it weren't for him. He's 11 now and I'm 30.

I believe my son saved me.
My best friend was going down a wrong turn fast and if I didn't get pregnant I could be like her now. We are no longer friends. Also my son's "father" and I were dating for almost 2 years and he started going down the same downward path. If I didn't get pregnant I would still be with him. I left him because he would have been a bad influence on our child.
People always look on the bad sides of being a young mother but there are great positive sides.
Yes, I don't encourage it, but it is not something that should be looked down upon.

i was only 17 when i had my eldest daughter, i got married a week after i had her... I was not happily married, however I am happy that I was being able to get pregnant 3 times along that marriage.. I had a miscarriaged on my second pregnancy but got pregnant again 4 months after that.. On my third pregnancy, i was separated with my ex...so i was carrying my bump on my own for 10 months long... my two kids grown up too fast, they are just too smart...i cant imagine how my life would be without them around me...

I am proud of being a YOUNG SINGLE MOM...you will know how amazing your life will be once you have your little darling in your arms....

I was 23 when I had my first son, 30 when I had my 2nd and 34 when I had my last...they are all grown up now.
There are pros and cons as far as having them young and having them older. There is something to be said for the energy of being young(er) and also the wisdom that comes from being old(er).
We can only do our best with the knowledge that we have.

I think the only downfall to being a young parent would be the economic one. There is no barrier on a mothers love for her children. No age limit, no situation could change the amount of love you can give your child and always want the best for them, wanting the best and giving the best you can.....provided you truly do put your child first, i would not listen to judgemental people who do not know you.

Good luck.

I would have no problems dating someone with children cuz I love 'em.

There are single fathers out here too, where we raised ours (a son and a daughter) by ourselves as well.

But if you are a single mom, hold your head up because you have an angel counting on you.

try having kids when ur older u dont get a break there either, people assume my kids have the same dad thank god. my first was at 28 and i married her father we divorced when she was 3. and r great friends now. but my sons dad changed his mind when i was 5 months pg, and my youngest as soon as i told her dad he told me to give her away or get rid of her. she is my last child due to bad complications she was 3 months early and barly made it. but she helped me realize, i didnt need someone who viewed her and her brother as an object or disposable. i adore my children and thank the gods everyday there here to make me realize i have a reason and porpose in life.

they make me a better person but just being alive.

I think the best part of being a good parent,,is to have that desire and true WANT,,,to make their lives BETTER than your own was.
Because to HAVE THAT INSIDE YOU FOR THEM,,,,Thats that LOVE which only GROWS to be more,,,evryday..as they grow to find all their dreams to live..

Children are never a mistake, Thay are a wonderful gift. Im a single dad of two young daughters. My wife passed away from cancer. Im not young by age but I am defiantly not old nor do i feel old. I think having children keeps you young at heart and the love you get from them is amazing. I just wish I could find someone to share that love with.

Same as Lady.... I was 23 when I had my son (single parent) and now at 30, I am married and 14 weeks pregnant with twins.

I would never encourage any young lady in her 'teens' (19 and younger) to have a child; however, good parents occur at any age.