No. They are just as capable. I feel that older parents "maturity" is actually just selfishness and they are worse parents for it. They are used to things done a certain way and a child changes that and they don't know how to handle it. Younger parents adapt better.

no i don't, i think anyone can be a great mum regardless of age but i do think that teens tend to split with their partners more and have less life experience so that probably makes them less experienced parents, but look at it this way at least you didn't have an abortion and have faced up to you re responsibility

yes i do.

i think some are capable, that's what seperates the men from the boys

my mum was a teen parent and she did a pretty good job with me and my sister, just because you are young does not mean you will be a bad parent, don't listen to anyone else, it is how much you love your child that counts as long as you do your best you are just as good as the older mums

i was a teen parent, fell pregnant at 17 had my daughter at 18.

i would say that the majority of teen parents i knew (NOT including myself!) did it to get a house,benefits and trap their boyfriends.

subsequently they ended up alone,in a bedsit, and usually had 2 or 3 more within 4 years.

my partner and i had been together for 4 years when i fell pregnant we are 21 now and have been together 7 years, we work really hard to give our daughter the best and try not to be the stereotypical young parents.

unfortunatly there are hundreds of chavs with big gold hoops in their ears that ruin it for the more decent ones.

i would say that older mothers in general are better because they have more life experience and money. They are also better behaved and therefor are better role models for their children.

This isnt ALWAYS the case though i have seen some pretty crap older mothers alwell!

its all to do with

maturity

financial stability

having your own home

devoted commited partnership.

if you have all these you can be just as good at 22 as you can at 32.

Going by your spelling i would have to say yes.

in my opinion and experience there are teenagers and older people who are less capable so I think it depends on the mother and father. they just need to put their child first in every decision they make. Love that child, and show that you love them, hugs, kisses, quality time, teach them, respect that they will throw tantrums as that is just kids, but learn to deal with them maturely.

Financially yeah, as you would know, unless a teenage parent had a good job, savings, and their own house, but not many people do at that age, so they have to rely on somebody else or the state to support them, which isnt nice for you, the parents, knowing you cant afford things and be independent. But i dont think teenagers are less capable in looking after their children, at the end of the day money is irrelevant when it comes to love, you can be a good parent at any age, ive known some people in their 30's that werent very responsible and some teenage parents that are, it depends on their maturity and resonsibliity, not age

No I think teens are capable of being good parents if they stay open to the learning process.

Nothing can prepare you for parenthood like becoming a parent. You may be more capable to be a parent than many adults. It's all about how selfless you can be. You can learn whatever else along the way.

no not at all im a boy and i am a father at the age 14 and i dont regret getting my girlfriend up the duff ut c moved in with me and we are ok looking after are kid we have llots of suprt so its all good

age doesnt matter! by the time i turn 15 i will have 4 kids! i love my life and wouldnt change anything! my fiancee (the triplets father) is a better father than my dad and he's 14, and i am a better mother than my step mother! as long as u love your kids and care for them then u are a great parent

I don't personally think parenting skills have anything to do with age. Ok, a teenager you may not have the life experiences that a lot of older parents have, but that doesn't mean you're not capable. It's based on your skills, personality, whether you can cope with a screaming baby at 3 am or a toddler going through the terrible two's. It's difficult for any parent. You haven't said how old you are, but don't let age hold you back. If anyone tells you you can't be a good parent at your age, take no notice, and prove them wrong.

Well i am 17 about to be 18

And i am a Teen Parent

Financially good - my son is spoiled

I Am with the father still, Matter fact, Engaged

Finishing up HS. And started my College AA My 11th grade year. (Dual Enrollment) I maintain a 3,0 or greater

NOT ON GOVT ASSISTANT.

I have a job(Lead Director!) - so does the father

I have my own car(06' Volk Jetta baby!), I live independently w/ my fiance.

My son loves me

He goes to day care while we are working or in school.

And in my personal opinion juggling parenting and work aren't hard. i find my life very fun and easy going.

I love my child- and i put him first (duh!) Overall It's worth it. And i am VERY Capable then most adult people. Believe that.

yes

They are less capable.

Adult parents are more capable for several reasong. First of all, they are more mature. They've lived longer, experienced more, and are better able to care for themselves, not to mention a child.

Secondly, they are better able to provide for a baby. It is much easier for someone over the age of twenty to find a good job that pays enough to care for a child.

I dont think age makes a difference if your ready in a steady relationship and can afford a child go for it . My cousin has just turned 20 so up until june was a Teenage parent to 3 boys all under 4 and has done well shes still with the dad who is the father to all 3 . so good luck to her and all teen parents who are ready .

I dont agree with the teens who have children to feel loved as their childhood wasnt a happy one at all though .

Depends on how much you love a child. My teen friend had a baby and i havnt met her in ages but i heard she's pretty good!

no i dont.

it just depends on some few things like money, school and transportion.

but some teens out there, no exactly what their doing and can do it great ,without any parent help.

Good Luck!

i'm a teenage parent and i don't think age matters in the slightest. young parents can be just as good as older parents if not better. if your a 30 year old parent with a career then your going to put your job first and have the baby in childcare by 6 months whereas a teenage parent can spend alot more time with the baby. yeah maybe money is a struggle at a young age but we all find a way to get by, i hate the way teenage parents are criticised if they had a kid at this age they would understand more.

yes, because experience wise they are still in the learning curve and if they are teenager parents I'm quite sure their parents didn't have the experience to raise their child, as they are to blame for the children mistake.

definately not i got pregnant at 17 had him at 18 and im doing just as good as any "adult" would be doing possibly better than most so i mean it all depends on the "teen" who has the child because some of them can choose to stay irresponsible and not grow up like they chose to be but not me!

Ok, here is my opinion. I think some parents are better than others regardless of age. Becoming a parent means giving up your own childhood for the sake of the baby, not all teenagers(or even 20somethings) have that capability. Having a child is a truly altruistic lifestyle. I have two small children and yes its hard, its hard work every day! Having a child is not like having a baby doll, you cant put it away at the end of the day, you cant put it away to go hang out with yoiur friend. THe kid is there forever. If a teenager is willing to give up their carefree life, yes it is possible for them to be a good parent, but many are not willing to sacrifice that. Some, like one of my friends do it and are the best parent that kid could have ever asked for.

no ones opinion matters but yours

Depends what they're maturity level is and how responsible and caring they are!

At least you'll be a yummy mummy!

lol.x

I think that depends on what type of person you are, not your age.

You'll know if your a good parent.

Maj

I think that some teenage parents are very capable of being great parents,my cousins were teenage parents and there the best mothers i know...

the problem with teenage pregnancy isn't that the teens can't be good parents if they wanted too, its the fact that's its so unnecessary and if u really are a teenage parent u know how hard it is, not only is it hard on the teen raising the child because they miss out on most of there teenage life but its hard on the child because a lot of the time teenage parents aren't financially stable so even tho the child may have the basic needs like food, clothing etc... they still are missing out on a better life they maybe could of had if there parents had waited till they were older to have them.

Blanket answer: Yes. But that is my opinion.

30 year olds can be bad parents too.

But the older you are, the smarter and more patient you get.

You are also more capable of financially supporting a child the older you are.

BUT, that being said, you are the only one who can make you a good parent. No matter what your age.

So, finish school, get a good job, read and play with the baby, and most of all: Love it. That makes a good parent.

Children shouldn't be having children... enough said,

They're not less capable in the 'caring sense' but in all other aspects (house, money etc) they aren't. They lack the stable relationship,

How would you feel if you daughter came home one day, and said 'mom I'm pregnant' would you be proud of her?

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i hate this question!

right no age is bad for a parent

I think teenage parents can be even better than older ones

I wish us teenagers wouldnt get judged

Teenagers can be grown up aswell

If you love your baby and would do anything for you baby

then your a good mum

and thats final no matter what anyone else says

Good luck with your beautiful baby gawjus

its all an amazing time

xx

some teens handle being a parent better than adults but some like parties and going out too much so they dump it on their parents but everyone is different teens are looked down at because some teens have kids everyone believes in different things like they were born to have a baby or teens are stupid and get pregnant it depends if the person is ready as a whole its impossible to say weather teens are less capable or more capable