Feb 16 2009
13 Year Old Dad
13 Year Old Dad
Alfie Patten, a 13 year old baby face boy, is now a father. The boy became a father four days ago when his 15 year old girlfriend gave birth. The mother Chantelle Steadman gave birth to a 7lb 3oz baby named Maisie Roxanne. The little father told reporters that he and the mother decided not to have an abortion when they discovered she was pregnant. He continued by saying, “I thought it would be good to have a baby.” He also admitted that he does not know what they ill do about money, “I didn’t think about how we would afford it. I don’t really get pocket money. My dad sometimes gives me £10.”
Alfie’s father said that he does not feel that his son truly understands the responsibility that is involved but feels that he will be devoted. He was the first to hold the baby and to give the bottle.
Officials have stated that now they are worried that more children are having sex at younger ages. They plan to have the schools give sex education classes to children as young as 5 years old. I don’t know though if children will understand what they are talking bout at age 5. I think it will confuse them. Maybe try at age 10.
