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I'm curious of what peoples general opinion is of younger mothers? Here is MY story and my take on this:  
 
I'm 22, I have to 2 kids, a 7 week old son and 3 year old daughter. I do consider my self a great mother, but wonder what older people seeing me alone with 2 young children think of me? Do they think that I'm just some dumb kid who got knocked up and thought it was cool at the time? Do they think I do not look after them properly, I don't feed them, don't play with them, don't love them the way someone in their 30's would? I know I have had some of the dirtiest looks from old women at the mall or just out and about, this is so insulting!  
 
I happen to do alot with my kids! My daughter and I never spent a day in the house all summer, even though I was pregnant and tried! We were at the playground daily, at the splash park every few days. We made trips to the beach, the lake, the Winnipeg zoo, the Minot zoo, children museum! My three year old talks like a 5 year old and I also give myself credit for her amazing pronunciation, for working with her on it and explain big words to her! When she was little we attended healthy baby program, home visitor program. I did every thing to learn to be the best mother I could be. My kids are my life. I often go without (and I don't mind) just so they can have the best of everything.. clothes, toys, even the way I decorate my daughters bedroom. Not that material things equal love.. but when I use the same mascara for a year and my son and daughter are wearing Old Navy, Gap, and Gymboree... it shows my priorities, they do not have one Wal-mart bought outfit unless someone else bought it..lol!My daughters room has more decor then mine! So yes, I'm young but have my priorities in order.  
 
What I do not like about some young people, they have un-protected sex like there is no tomorrow, get pregnant and then have abortions like it is nothing, so they continue doing what they are doing because there is no consequence!  
 
Are there not good and bad mothers no matter what age range? So why do us younger mothers seem to get crapped all over??? I have known mothers in their 30's that go out more then I, use drugs, and leave their kids with sitters constantly! And yes young mothers do it to, I know they are not ALL like me, but alot are doing great things with their children! And just because I don't have a great job or big house, dose that mean I can't fill my childrens life with love and fun, and raise them to the best of my abilities?  
 
I would like to know what others think about this, young mothers and their lifestyles, and why there are such negative stereotypes directed at young mommies!