“Her period was two weeks late, and I never have waited so long for something. I was thinking, I'm not ready for a child.”
—David, New Jersey
Parenthood is the most challenging job you will ever have. There's a lot to think about before making this lifelong commitment. Read on for advice on what you might want to consider and how to cope, if you're becoming a teen parent.
Keeping the Faith: A Teen Dad's Story
"In Swahili, the word 'Imani' means 'faith,'" explains 19-year-old teen dad Uniquek Haywood, sitting at home in downtown Orange, New Jersey. And he needed faith when he and his girlfriend, Sandra Sanchez, 17, found out that she was pregnant. They were still in high school. They had no home or jobs of their own, but they decided to have the baby.
What are the pros and cons of teen parenting? How much money do I need to raise a child? I'm pregnant. How do I tell my parent(s)? Will I have to drop out of school after I have the baby? I'm pregnant and can't decide what to do. What are my options?
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