Parents

Being a Teenage Parent

Is being a teenage parent as hard as people say it is? From some people's perspective, the answer may be yes! But the people who have a positive attitude and are realistic, their answer might be different. I personally can relate and feel that there are many reasons that being a teen-parent can teach you a lot and be beneficial. The situation pushes a person to go to college, teaches them how to manage time well, and the biggest pro would be learning responsibility.

A college degree that a teenager could get would help support the child. If a person does not go to college and raises a child, they may live a happy life. That same person though may not live as comfortably as a person who gets their degree and a well paying job. That is why I am really concentrating on college right now so that years from now, I will not be in any financial trouble. Having a degree could only mean positive outcomes when it comes to financial expenses when having a child.

Time management is essential when attending school and having a young one to take care of. As a soon to be parent, I know that when March comes and my daughter is born, it will be very hard to be there for my child all the time and to keep my grades a top priority. But this situation is a way of learning how to manage my time wisely. For instance, I will put aside time for studying and also time to spend with my daughter. Time management when having a child should not be overlooked as an easy task.

In my eyes, being responsible, is the biggest obstacle to conquer as a parent. People tell me that this will be the biggest responsibility of my life. All my life I felt that I was responsible, but to be in charge of another life is something I have always dreamed of one day coming true. If I can succeed through this obstacle, then I know that my baby's life will be fine.

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