Beating The Odds: Re: Re: Thanks all

» kyirishgrl - Re: Re: Thanks all

I just wanted to tell you to hang in there and it sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders. I had my son when I was 16 and he's 4 now. He has always been ahead of all his other classmates and still is. I graduated high school unlike some of my friends that didn't have kids and I am very proud of myself for continuing on to College. The best thing you can give to your child is a sense of hope and be an example for them. We are showing our kids that you don't have to give up when the odds are stacked against you. When people tell me that it is a shame I had my kids so young ( I have a five month old now) I just tell them my kids are lucky to have a mom that cares about them no matter how young I am. And that I am doing good if not better than some of the older parents I know. Thank you for helping clear up some of the stereotypes. We need to stand up and show everyone we are not helpless or unfortunate, but strong and determined. thanks again, Brandi

-- posted by kyirishgrl