The link to this post's article: "Life, interrupted:..."
I found this article interesting for a few reasons. First, the representation of the teen father, Nate, in this article is displayed differently than that of Jo, from 16 and Pregnant. The article opens with Nate discussing his new and future struggles that come along with being a young parent. Later he says he's ready take responsibility and will do whatever it takes to care for his child. In our assigned episode of 16 and Pregnant, Jo doesn't seem nearly as confident to handle his situation. He and Kailyn depend a lot more on his parents. Also in 16 and Pregnant, the teen mom is always the main character and her struggles are more highlighted than the father's.
Many times in teen pregnancies, mothers often choose to raise their baby rather than adoption because they want to give their baby opportunities and a life they never had. However, this article pointed out the possible social outcomes of a child born to teen parents. The baby is less likely to be as socially and academically successful and more likely to become a teen parent themselves. I can completely see why teen parents want to be the providers to their child, there are some harsh limitations that come with having a baby before graduating high school, living on your own as a responsible adult, etc. I am not saying that adoption is always the right choice, but rather that there are simply some things teen parents might not be able to overcome.
(Brittany Randolph)
I feel as though most Teen Moms see adoption as the last resort, or not even an option. I completely understand why young mothers want to explore all their options and see if they could actually take care and provide for their child. Especially if they have a stable support system. But, that's not always the case, and a lot of Teen Moms are completely on their own. Sooo,why aren't more Teen Moms not considering adoption. By considering adoption you are giving your child a chance to have a better education, both parents (no matter what genders!), and opportunities that you couldn't imagine providing. And in turn your giving yourself the chance to live out your dreams, knowing your child has a chance to live out theirs. Now how can that be bad?
ReplyDelete(Jennifer Hall <3)
Great article, i also think more teen moms should consider adoption, but it might be better to consider adoption within the family (a relative perhaps). I support putting a baby up for adoption, because i dont see how a teen mom and dad can be capable of providing financial securities and a safe healthy environment for the baby to grow up in when they're still in the process of growing up as well.
ReplyDelete(Nour Salmeen)
I thought this was a very interesting article. As mentioned in the article, they said teen parents decide to keep their children instead of going with the option of adoption because they want to be able to provide for their child something they never had. I believe this is true from a statement that Nate said which was that he wants to be the best father or in his child's life because he did not know his father. So, he wants to give his child something he did and does not have. I think it is good that Samantha and Nate want to take on their responsibilities but at the same time I think they should have considered adoption for the future of their child. Teen parents can possibly not give their child a bright future.
ReplyDelete(Brittney Wiliiams)