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girlygirl08 · Aug 1, 2008, 07:28 AM

Oh we have the same program in my city homebound but you can only get it if your doctor tell you can't go to school or when your baby is due. We also have a little day care at my school but they only service toddlers and they are not goingto keep the kids all day.. I think it closes at like 12:00 but if you have room in your schedule they normally put pregnant girls and sometimes the fathers in the class. But I don't have room in my schedule for that. So I'm looking for some parenting classes for my boyfriend and I.

ibuskids · Aug 1, 2008, 10:35 AM

Yeah, she didn't go on homebound until about two weeks before her due date. The doctor wrote a note saying she needed to be on bedrest because she had toxemia. She then automatically got the homebound until her baby was six weeks old. I'm glad you are looking for parenting classes. Most hospitals offer them but they are somewhat expensive. Sometimes hospitals will have "scholarships" that you can apply for to have your parenting classes and the birthing class either at a big discount or for free.

DoulaLC · Aug 1, 2008, 02:03 PM

Check with your doctor... often you can get support through a program such as Healthy Start,( it's a national program) where you can get help in pregnancy and afterwards, including childbirth preparation, newborn care, and breastfeeding classes. I get mothers and fathers in my classes who quite often come through the Healthy Start/Healthy Family program.

girlygirl08 · Aug 1, 2008, 05:19 PM

Oh OK

tolerance · Aug 1, 2008, 05:21 PM

Maybe you should talk to your guidance counselor at your school, like my sister did. She took night courses as well to help her finish high school. She also finished ahead of time. They can help as well because that's what they are there for.

KissMe10der · Aug 1, 2008, 05:26 PM

In our area, we have a Career Tech Center. It's a place where you can take classes and still go to high school. FUN hands on classes. Like Bakery, greenhouse floral.. etc.

This is always a place where teens with kids can go and get daycare right there. I believe its only like 10$ a week. Just enough to get you and understanding on what it will be like.. etc. But cheap enough to not screw you over.

They even have a cosmetology course, where its 2 years.. But you can only get in the class if you are a senior.. then afte ryou grad you come back for another year. When yours done, you can take the State test.. and you have a career.

girlygirl08 · Aug 1, 2008, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by tolerance

Maybe you should talk to your guidance counselor at your school, like my sister did. She took night courses as well to help her finish high school. She also finished ahead of time. They can help as well because that's what they are there for.

Well I called my school guidance counselor. Which seemed like a mistake. But anyway I called her and she kind of went off on me and made me feel like it was my fault and made me feel really low. I mean I understand its not good being pregnant and 17. But the sin was in the sex not in the baby. But any way she acted as though she didn't want to help me. So frustrated and ready to cry I just got off the phone. So I'll probably just go to the board of education and get somebody out their to help me. Sigh

girlygirl08 · Aug 1, 2008, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by KissMe10der

In our area, we have a Career Tech Center. Its a place where you can take classes and still go to high school. FUN hands on classes. Like Bakery, greenhouse floral.. etc.

This is always a place where teens with kids can go and get daycare right there. I believe its only like 10$ a week. Just enough to get you and understanding on what it will be like.. etc. But cheap enough to not screw you over.

They even have a cosmetology course, where its 2 years.. But you can only get in the class if you are a senior.. then afte ryou grad you come back for another year. When yours done, you can take the State test.. and you have a career.

I wish they had this in my state..

KissMe10der · Aug 1, 2008, 05:38 PM

Yea, it really helps them out. They actually stop goiing to regular high school and just go there full time. You still get a diploma. And they have math classes, but its more catered you and your child. Even the daddies can go there full time.

Its not just the teen parents that go there.. Its regular school kids too.

But they go half a day.

Talk to your school guidance councilers. They have had to help teen parents before.

girlygirl08 · Aug 1, 2008, 05:46 PM

I have tried to talk to one guidance counselor.. I don't think she wants to help me.

KissMe10der · Aug 1, 2008, 05:49 PM

Then you need to find another. You have the right.

girlygirl08 · Aug 1, 2008, 05:59 PM

OK

ibuskids · Aug 1, 2008, 09:13 PM

I agree with kissme10der, you need to find another one. I know that you are probably assigned to a certain counselor but if she is failing at her job, that is her problem. Don't let her get you down. She is obviously in the wrong career if she has an attitude like that! I hate to say this, but you are going to face a lot of people that are going to look down on you and treat you unfairly because of your situation. My daughter faced the same problem with a couple of her teachers. I insisted on having her transferred to other classes and it was the best thing I could have done. It's hard enough to be a teen mom, but even harder if you are going to be discriminated against. Anyway, stick up for yourself and be an advocate for yourself. MAKE them help you. That's why they are supposed to be there!

DoulaLC · Aug 2, 2008, 04:29 AM

If you don't find any help with one of the guidance counselors, try talking with a trusted teacher. You might look online at your school district's website as well. Our's has a link to the different programs, including the one that helps teen mothers finish school. If you can't find help at those levels, do contact the school district itself... ask to speak to someone who can help you with alternative education programs. Get a parent to help you as well if need be. The help is out there, sometimes it just takes some extra effort.