They were very angry for a while, but now they are more supportive. I guess I did not meet their expectations, but their expectations were not my goals. Joey's relationship with his parents will never be the same, but he hopes it will keep improving. The most difficult aspect of being a young married father for Joey is that people treat him differently. Even his friends do not act the same around him anymore.
Most people tend to stereotype young fathers as reckless and irresponsible.
Joey encountered such bias when he began looking for a job. Some people would not take him seriously. I think people in general have a hard time dealing with and eighteen year old as a man. Joey's demeanor instantly calms, however, when he begins speaking of his marriage and his child. He believes mutual respect is the key to a successful marriage.