Parenting Teenagers (12-18) Support Group

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Anyone raised a teen mom?

scgramma
scgramma
I am currently raising a teenager with a toddler. Currently, I have custody of the baby, but it looks like my ddmom might get herself together enough to raise him. Is there anyone here who has been through raising a teen with a baby?
deleted_user
deleted_user
My mom was a teen mom. She wasn't raised by her mom. Her and my dad married and were together for 7 years. She was underage, so my dad supported the family until I guess she was 18. My mom had to be responsible because my dad wasn't. Bad experiences forced my mom to grow up and to be the strong one in the family amongst all of her siblings, including her own mother. I'm sorry about your situation.

I would try & encourage her as much as possible to be independent, maybe take parenting classes &/or seek social services to help get her on her own.
deleted_user
deleted_user
My mom was 16, when she had me, to put things in perspective for you. I'm not sure how old your daughter is.
deleted_user
deleted_user
not a teen mom, but I ws 24 when I had my daughter. I would definitely agree with the parenting classes. Also , school is important...
maybe if possible night classes and a day job...I dunno thats a hard thing. I was working and doing night classes to help support our family.I send u my hugs and best wishes
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