The nearly complete social of ME
June 11 2013
Amazing story from Liz Henry over at the The New York Times. As parents we need to be there for our kids *before* they wind themselves up in trouble, not just *after*. Her story is a perfect and sad example of why it is imperative that we be involved in our kids lives (not just the girls...) from an early age and continue positive support throughout their adulthood.
Liz is nothing short of amazing.
I Got Pregnant at 14. Ask Me About Plan B.
parenting.blogs.nytimes.com
When I became a mother for the first time at 15, I was old enough to give my consent for adoption — but I would not have been old enough to purchase emergency contraception under the old F.D.A. rules.