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what is the hardest part of parneting?
By nioka 3 Years, 5 Months Ago



hello im 15 and my boyfriend is 16 and we are think of having a baby. but all the research i hav done i cant find what is the hardest part??? so if u hav any advice please let me know.
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Re:what is the hardest part of parneting?
By happy2bme 3 Years, 5 Months Ago
Here's only part of what having a baby will be like-

Being tied down. Don't count on your parents or anyone else taking care of your baby. It is YOUR responsibility and not anyone else's. You can't just pick up and go out with your friends and do whatever you would like to do anymore.

Being up all hours of the night and going without sleep. Especially when the baby is sick or teething and crying and you've done everything you know to do to help them but they're still crying.

Do you make lots of money? Do you know how much a baby costs? Diapers, formula, and everything else, doctor bills, child care (because at your and your boyfriend's age, chances are you are both going to have to work just to make ends meet and it's going to be hard) And you're not going to be able to buy all the cute clothes and baby gear and baby furniture for a dream nursery that's so much fun to buy-all that stuff's expensive and you can't afford it unless you or your husband have a great paying and stable job, and most of the time that requires college education.

When your baby gets older, there's the "terrible twos" which is very challanging. My son is 22 months and he is trying to get into everything now. My husband and I have to be firm and consistant at all times because we are trying to teach him his limits, and right from wrong. It is very hard at times. Especially when you are tired. And I am a stay home mom. But it is still tiring. I could only imagine what it would be like if I had to work, come home, and then try to spend time with him and keep him from getting into everything and hurting himself. But parents are responsible for their children and how they bring them up. We will have to answer one day for what we did or did not teach our children. And it takes alot of time and effort to train them and lead them in the right direction.

These are only a few things that come to mind when I saw your question. You are 15 years old. Your bf is 16. You have PLENTY of time to have babies. Why now? You should be enjoying your youth and having fun with your friends! I did, I graduated high school, went to college, got my degree, started my career, and met and married my husband who I am so happily married to now, when we were both 25. He had already finished college and has a super job that now allows me to stay home with our son, who we had 3 1/2 years after we married. Oh and also, we had the BEST time in those first 3 1/2 years we were married before our son came along. We were able to travel and do things just me and him and have fun. I am SO glad the way it turned out-there is NO way I would have it any other way. You may not want to hear this, I know, but girl, you are going to change in the next 10 years. You won't think the same way, you will be more mature and you will see things from a different view. You will have time to have prepared yourself for a baby and will be able to give your baby the very best if you wait! Believe me. Take my advice. Don't make it hard on yourself and your baby.
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By I love my justin, carter 3 Years, 5 Months Ago
well said happy2bme! You need to remember most kids do become there parents when they grow up so would you want your kids to be exactly the way your are now? Becuase they look up to you you need to be really good role models. Another thing your child deserves so much for you to be home with him especially for the first year so you should diffently wait until you save up alot of money and your boyfriend has a really good job so he can support you guys so you can stay home and raise your child. Now I know that there are alot of moms who choose to work or cant afford to work that is ok too that does not make them any less of a good mom In fact I give them props because thats having two jobs which I know has to be hard heck being a stay at home mom is hard alone I so cant imagine goin to work then come home and still have to work!
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Re:what is the hardest part of parneting?
By lilyA 3 Years, 5 Months Ago
I had my first child at 17 and it was the hardest thing in the world. DON'T HAVE A BABY UNTIL YOUR NOT A BABY. My son's girlfriend recently got pregnant and she's 16 (the baby's not his) and it's probaly going to ruin her life, unlike a lot of people I kept going with my education and my first born bounced around a lot between family members so I didn't really "know" my son til he was 7 or 8 years old.
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By Seaason 3 Years, 5 Months Ago
coulnt have said it better myself....
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By susieqzee 3 Years, 5 Months Ago
The other ladies said it perfectly. Yes, some will say they did it and it was fine, but I am telling you, go buy a pet, see how much responsibility and time it takes and times it by 100. PLEASE...don't do it. Have fun, plan your teen years, dances, high school sports, the prom, but not a baby.
bless you both, I am sorry, but this really makes me want to weep. You two must have a lot of love you are wanting to give something or someone. How about volunteering in a day care a few hours a week or some after school program for little kids?
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