13 year old kid embraces FATHERHOOD

The picture above is family picture above is not a picture amongst siblings but a family picture consisting of mom Chantelle Steadman (15 years old), dad Alfie Patten (13 years old) and their baby daughter Maisie.

Chantelle and Alfie, who was just 12 at the time, had a single night of unprotected sex which led Chantelle in conceiving baby Maisie.

Alfie said that when his mum found out, he thought he was going to get in trouble. He and Chantelle wanted to have the baby but were worried how people would react. He also adds that even if he doesn’t know how to be a dad, he would try to be a good one. Actually I think that his decision not to resort to abortion already reflects that he maybe a good father, since he wants to be responsible for the consequences of his actions, even though the true weight of fatherhood hasn’t dawned on him yet.

Truth be told, Alfie cried a lot when he told his father that it was the first time he’d had sex, and he didn’t know what he was doing or the complications that will come from it. Alfie’s dad was heartbroken for his son, saying that just a few months ago he and Alfie were playing games and boxing and now his kid is having a kid of his own. He also added that both families — the Steadmans and the Pattens — will help and support in raising the child

Admittedly, Chantelle said that they could be accused of being grossly irresponsible but they will make up for it. She said, “We know we made a mistake but I wouldn’t change it now. We will be good loving parents.”

I first heard this news on a radio station and since it sounded really far fetched, I sought the help of the web to search for the “truth”. About 85,000 hits about Alfie Patten showed up, all referring to the boy who lost his childhood and now faces fatherhood.

My initial reaction as I read the articles and seen the picture was: “Holy crow!! What is the world coming to!! That innocent faced 13 year old boy who looked like he was still 8 (and stands 4ft in height) can’t be the father of that baby.”

I just want to still think of it as an internet news hoax, I mean for crying out loud I already 20 but I don’t see myself having a baby now or in the near future because the complications will be tough so how can this 13 and 15 year old kids handle the pressure, it is just downright horrifying. But it’s the truth and I only hope the best for them.

At these times, parents should orient their sons and daughters about the birds and the bees and the complications that come with it so as to if not eliminate, just lessen the occurrence of this serious case.

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