Baby Trea
When I was told that I had to interview my mom about what I would do if I was to become a parent right now I was nervous. My mom has always been supportive,but she and my dad both have high hopes for me and would be devastated if I became a parent this soon in my life. The response I received from my mom is what I expected. She was supportive,willing to help me, and ready to push on and do whatever was needed to help me provide a good life for the baby. She told me how if this was real of course she would be mad at first, but she reassured me that she would stand by my side until I was ready to stand alone. The response I have gotten from this project are mostly positive. My parents think it is an amazing thing to be taught. My mother said that it should be given sooner in high school in order to prevent it later on once students become older and begin having sex. I get weird looks,or laughs from people when I am carrying around my Flour Baby, maybe because my baby, Trea, is a black baby and I am white. I don't have the time to explain that my boyfriend is black so I just ignore the looks. It doesn't bother me. It surprises me how judgmental people can be.
This project was very organized and upfront. I do not have any other suggestions as to how to start it differently. The way it is setup is great. The only thing I have to say is it would be great if it was given in health class during the Sex-Ed weeks freshman year. I honestly feel if this project was given sooner it would be almost like a birth control. Students would realize that it is way harder then they think. Also, they may think twice about putting themselves in this predicament.
The most surprising thing about the "Baby Costs" would have to be ho expensive diapers are. I guess you dont think about it when you dont have to actually buy them. but given the amount this baby would really use about 10-12 in a day,and how many come in a pack($50 for 246) it is a wake-up call. As a Senior in High School how am I suppose to pay for that? Also, how am I suppose to work,finish school,and pay for baby sitting? It is unrealistic to think you could do this successfully on your own.
