Beating The Odds: Re: Too bad you have to lie about it

» talk2much84 - Re: Too bad you have to lie about it

I am the child of a teenage mother and, as such, I can't even fathom how you can say such hateful things. You talk about "real mothers". My mother has always supported me, guided me, and made sure that I knew that she loved me. If that is not a "real mother", I don't know what is. No, she did not plan to have me or my older sister when she did but it has always been clear that she loves me infinitely. Also, it's obvious that this author is not bragging that she is such a great mother. She is just refuting the commonly held belief that teenage mothers are failures. She is saying that she raised her kids comparably to other mothers.
And "breeders"? The mentality that allows you to put up your nose and label people is the same mentality that enslaved black people! It is the same mentality that put pregnant teenagers in schools for the dumb for so long. It is the kind of outdated and ludicrous attitude that spoiled little brats take. And notwithmytaxess"? Come on! Lots of people from different backgrounds go on welfare. My mother has never in her life been on welfare or any such program. In fact, she owns her own business and makes $120,000 a year. Sounds to me like she's paying more of those taxes than you are. It also sounds like this author is not a deadbeat teenage parent but a successful editor.
And lastly, my mother is my best friend. I have never in my life resented her. On the other hand, I wouldn't be surprised if your heavy-handed attitude inspires some hate in your own children.

-- posted by talk2much84