Jul 29, 2017
Yolanda Vazquez talks with Autumn Williams, CEO of the Two Percent Project. They discuss the organization and their mission to ending all negative outcomes of teen pregnancy. Follow Two Percent Project on Facebook and Twitter.
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Yolanda Vazquez talks with Autumn Williams, CEO of the Two Percent Project. They discuss the organization and their mission to ending all negative outcomes of teen pregnancy. Follow Two Percent Project on Facebook and Twitter.
“Myth #4 Teens who have babies have ruined their lives. FACT: Many young parents report feeling more motivated to finish school after they became pregnant or began parenting, while others express that having children has been a great incentive to become more responsible and focused than their peers”
“ Let’s teach teen parents how to deal with the critics and how to respond, and to make sure that they know that there will always be someone judging. Let’s tell them that it’s up to them to not let it get to them because strangers will never know your situation and life, and if they are happy and their baby is happy that is all that matters at the end of the day. ”
“Young mamas are powerful and important women. Happy Mother’s Day!”
Squeeeeeeee! That’s all I could think when Gloria Malone (you may know her as TeenMomNYC) uploaded photos from her college graduation. Gloria had her daughter Leilani when she was 15. I didn’t know her then, but I know that society isn’t kind to parents in general, let alone those who are parenting before they graduate […]
“ I just wanted to use my part of the internet to remind people that it is entirely possible for teen parents to blossom. It should be expected, encouraged, without worrying about whether we’re “glamorizing” teen pregnancy. Support, not shame, is the key. “
PROUD. Yes, that’s right. I know I’m a mum and many other things, and I was going to use my Story of Mum mini-exhibition to tell you all about my secret ninja double life, but then it wouldn’t be v…
Always happy to read about proud teen moms. <3
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I’m in shock. When I had my oldest daughter it was an incredibly isolating experience. My friend’s parents wouldn’t let them hang out with me because I was a “bad influence” as if I could magically get people pregnant. Other friends just assumed that I was practically dead now that I had a little infant of my own. Everybody watched MTV, how could I blame them for the media’s stereotypical portrayal of adolescent parents? Sometimes it feels like the tabloid headlines will be infinitely more powerful than my voice, but I am passionate about this and plan on taking Life in Zen to a higher level where I can tell that sixteen-year-old with the positive pregnancy test that everything will be okay. You are loved and you are capable.
Throughout the years I found friends who genuinely loved me and my daughters and have met so many other young parents who refuse to be just another statistic. I learned that when I paid attention to the details in an individual’s life, almost all of us have met and loved someone who conceived a child before twenty. Understanding our ambitions, love for our children, and challenges are what will end the very unneeded stigma of being a young parent and what will eliminate many of the negative outcomes associated with teenage pregnancy.
Once again thank you, thank you, thank you! Namaste.
Most people make risky decisions at some point in their lives. Let’s be supportive of those who are dealing with the consequences of those decisions. There is no reason to shame people who have STIs or are teen parents.