If you had asked me a few years back, my opinions on teen pregnancy, I would have probably been a little negative thinking that a teen parent could not possibly have the patience and financial abilities to properly provide and care for a newborn. I probably would have thought adoption might be a better option for that child. However, my opinions have been greatly changed by a little man named Landon.

Landon was born to my nephew, T, and his girlfriend, LA. My nephew is seventeen and his girlfriend is sixteen. He is a senior in high school and she is a junior. Sure, it would have been more ideal if they had waited until they were older to become parents but things happen.

Abortion was quickly shot in the dark and they decided adoption was not the best option adoption wasn’t for them, so, together, they are raising Landon, with lots of family assistance and love. This auntie will gladly be babysitting and smooching on his fat cheeks whenever given the chance!

They recently started back to school and have begun a balancing act. His Grandmothers help watch him while they are at school and then when they come home, he’s all theirs. It’s really not too different from leaving your child a day care while you work, when it all comes down to it, I guess.

While watching LA and T care for lil’ Landon, love sure is definite. Sure they tease each other over who should change the diapers, but they are both there with bottle or diaper in hand ready to do whatever it is that needs to be done.

It’s not for everyone. Some people may not have the family support these kids have. They have no rent and bills at the moment as they are living with their parents.

LA and T are sure to make mistakes. But all parents do! Already, you can see how much love has been added to their lives via lil' Landon.

In each of the three stories I have shared with you, Tabitha loved her son with all her heart and choose to parent him, Jenifer loved Amanda with all her heart and chose adoption for her, and LA and T, love Landon with all their heart and came to the realization that with family support, they can raise Baby Landon.

Each persons circumstances regarding pregnancy are different, thus making the outcome different. But regardless of the outcome of these three stories, each baby was very much loved and very wanted.

In conclusion, I’d like to say, that undfortunately, there will be more teen pregnancies to deal with just as the statistics indicate. It's agreed with the suggestions that sex education should educate teenagers on more than just abstinence, including birth control options. I also believe that teenagers who have had children, whether they are parenting them or have placed the child for adoption, that those teens should receive education in birth control as well as many first time teen mom ended up having a second child with in ten years.

LA, T, Jennifer, Steve, Tabitha, and T, we thank you so much for sharing the trails and tribulations of becoming a parent at a young age!