Now all my money goes to Sesha. While some teens have managed to raise children successfully with the support of their parents and partners, both teenage mothers and their offspring are sometimes vulnerable to disadvantages that arise as a result of such early pregnancies. The association also notes that the children of unwed teen mothers typically are born at a low birth weight, are less likely to perform well in school and are more vulnerable to abuse and neglect. Aware of some of the startling statistics associated with unwed teen mothers, Sahadeo is committed to proving herself as a competent, successful mother. As a junior, Sahadeo made a presentation at Blair s diversity workshop where she discussed her experience as a young mother.
People always hear about a mom on welfare or dropping out of school.
I have a good job, I get A's and B's. It's not easy, but I do it. Counselor Kerry Topel of Birthright, a pregnancy counseling center in Wheaton, says that while the majority of teenage mothers can sometimes get consumed in the problems and responsibilities that come with parenthood, pregnancy gives some teen mothers an extra push to become more reliable. Planning a parenthood While Sahadeo admits that the responsibilities of motherhood throw obstacles before the goals she once had, she remains determined not to become burdened by her new life as a mother. I used to be so on top of all of that, and now my priorities have shifted.