December 4, 2013
When My Son Became a Man

I have two boys and three girls and I do remember when my last child became a man. My son and his girlfriend became pregnant when he was 15 and she was 17. He wanted her to put the baby up for adoption and their disagreement caused them to split up. My little granddaughter was born while my son was 16 and Mom was 18. He fell in love with his little daughter. The parents finished high school while all 4 grandparents shared taking care of the baby.

When baby was 4 years old, Mom and Dad made a commitment to each other and married. Against all odds of teenage pregnancy, they are still together 12 years later and he has a successful job. They own their own home, and have 2 more children. All are very happy.

I have to say my son took on the weight of the world at 16 and focused on what was best for his baby. Because they were both from 2-parent homes, I do believe that is what they wanted for their child, too.

Janet

Posted by Staff at 10:59 AM