How about this then........ A few weeks ago a fellow Diva was driving to work and spotted a homemade banner on a roundabout saying 'Happy 30th Nan!' The thought that the 'Nan' in question could be a great granny at my age simply floored me!
Should we be questioning this? is it OK for our society to encourage and support an ever increasing number of teenage mums?
Personally, apart from the ever present exception, this makes me sad. Sad for missed opportunities, lack of life experience, lack of independence and a waste of talent and aspiration. Don't get me wrong, I am not undermining motherhood, on the contrary, it is by far our greatest role but how can these girls be mothers when they have barely even left childhood? And what about the life model they pass on - their legacy?
This is a complex issue. There are no black and white solutions. As someone who is passionate about raising the aspirations and self belief of teenage girls I am pro-active in this area and would love to hear your views as to why they want babies so young?
What do ya think Divas?
