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You do realize that in some states you can have children taken from you for not having adequate living conditions?
Ive been in foster care a few times before I went back to my mom. Trust me... Its horrible. We may not always have every thing but they are worse places. Trust me I know.
And Im getting it back on next week just didn't have enough money.
I said me... Not kids or a baby. I'm an adult. I would never let kids go hungry
Why are you, a childless 22 year old woman, helping to raise an irresponsible sister's baby? You have your own life to live and wouldn't that scare away potential dates as well? You have to look out for number 1 at all times.
Gab, have a baby when you want. Money doesnt matter, people have raised family's with less. If you are ready to have a baby and have love to give then go for it but if I were you I would wait and be married first. But it is your life so do as you wish. You dont have to wait to be done with school and rich before havin a baby. Theres never a perfect time. Just do whats best for you. And if you end up a little strapped after you give birth there is always wic and other programs that can help if you need to get on your feet. But I do hope you find the right man.
You don't have a kid when your backup plan is government assistance.
Money does matter, Sorry but you're not 5 years old anymore. You can't just ignore reality. If you are actually 22 and caring for your whole family I would think you'd understand that life freaking sucks when you're broke. You say you're living without heat, how can you say money doesn't matter.
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Who wants to be a 40 year old mom lol that's awful
Um you do realize if you have a kid at any point you will be a mom at 40 and 50 and 60 and on it doesn't end. If you can't picture yourself being a parent at 40 don't have kids.
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Im 22! I take care of my whole family. I know how the world works.
No you obviously don't. At all.
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25 and in high school I remember they stopped that program for whatever reason. I haven't ever had a pet. When I move after graduation I might get a puppy but idk depends on my schedule I'm not a big animal person
Start with a plant.
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I didnt mean it to be offensive. I just wouldn't want to be an older parent
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Im only encouraging her to do what feels right for her. Havin a family is an amazing gift I think every one deserves that shot, whether you have money or dont.
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Your talking to some one who literally has no heat in their house lol. I know what reality is I live it. But I also believe love conquers all. You may have very little but if you have love and family then you can make it. Some times I go hungry and go without, but its okay. You dont need money just need to get creative. Ppl have raised families with less and done just fine.
No. Sorry. Life isn't a Disney movie. Love does not conquer all, not everyone finds their prince. You can't survive on love and family. That's not how the world works.
Ive been in foster care a few times before I went back to my mom. Trust me... Its horrible. We may not always have every thing but they are worse places. Trust me I know.
And Im getting it back on next week just didn't have enough money.
You've been in foster care because your mom can't take care of you, but you think it is perfectly fine to advise someone else to put herself in the same situation? I'm sorry you have apparently had a rough upbringing, and don't know any better, but this is not normal. This is not how a functional family works.
Why are you, a childless 22 year old woman, helping to raise an irresponsible sister's baby? You have your own life to live and wouldn't that scare away potential dates as well? You have to look out for number 1 at all times.
Long story she does drugs and my mom drinks and they can't work. Just a bad situation but I have given it to The Lord and have let it go. I love them and pray for them. I can only do what I can do and every day I try and do my best
He just doesn't like to text. I just have to show him that I am the kind of girl he should be with. I am a quality person. maybe he just doesn't want anything serious right now? But he said when he is out he wants a wife and to have kids. I just have to really show him that I am best for him
Long story she does drugs and my mom drinks and they can't work. Just a bad situation but I have given it to The Lord and have let it go. I love them and pray for them. I can only do what I can do and every day I try and do my best
Gab, have a baby when you want. Money doesnt matter, people have raised family's with less. If you are ready to have a baby and have love to give then go for it but if I were you I would wait and be married first. But it is your life so do as you wish. You dont have to wait to be done with school and rich before havin a baby. Theres never a perfect time. Just do whats best for you. And if you end up a little strapped after you give birth there is always wic and other programs that can help if you need to get on your feet. But I do hope you find the right man.
And that is exactly why I posted what I did. People should not be planning their lives on the fact that, "Hey, whatever, if it goes south, I can just take wic and welfare".
We want to stop people from this type of thinking, not promote it.
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