.
Alfie Patten- Daddy at 13
Original Author: l.hagan
-
Summary rating: 4 stars
(14 Ratings)
-
Visits : 744
-
words:600
-
Comments
:
5
Alfie who is just 13 years old is already daddy and when you look at him, he looks like an eight year old boy with an
innocent baby face. His girlfriend, Chantelle Steadman, gave birth to a beautiful 7lb 30oz baby girl, Maisie Roxanne.
The fifteen year old mother got pregnant after a single night of unprotected sex and both decided to keep the baby- They were strictly against abortion. Being still immature at minds, they did not bother to tell their parents about the pregnancy as they are still very much unconscious about the gravity of the situation. All that matters to them is to be caring and responsible parents. Chantelle innocently answered to the journalist's questions: "We didn't think we would need the help of our parents. You don't really think about that when you're pregnant. You just think your parents will kill you"
However, the mother of Chantelle got to know about her pregnancy when she went out to buy some clothes for her and discovered that she took on weight and noticed her swelling tummy.
The parents of both children have decided to support them. They have informed only a few of their relatives for fear of being labeled and disgraced.
The father of Alfie is very much surprised by his behaviour. Alfie, being a typical teenager who loves computer games, football, boxing and manchester united, proved to be very caring indeed as he has been going to the hospitals everyday and insisted on the fact that he wants to be the first one to hold his baby in his arms. He tenderly kissed his baby and gave her a bottle.
Chantelle said: "We know we made a mistake but i wouldn't change it now. We will be good loving parents"
However, to be a good parent means to raise his/her child with comfort. Where will a 13 year old lad get money to raise a child??? When this question is pointed out, Alfie's eyes turn away. They completely rely on their parents. But it should be pointed out that Chantelle's dad is jobless and that she has got already 5 sibblings; the family lives on benefits.
But according to Chantelle's mother: "It is lovely to have the baby but i wish it was in different circumstances. We have 5 children already so it's a big financial responsibility. But we're a family and we will pull together and get through"
"I didn't know what it would be like to be a dad. I will be good though, and care for it" - Alfie Patten, 13 years old daddy
Published: February 13, 2009