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Dear Other Singles,

I was referring to my changed daughter when she was into drugs and alcohol, and beyond controllable. We did use the tough love program on her and it did work. She was well off drugs and alcohol when she got pregnant, so I don't know where this person thinks she's getting off at. I'm not saying its good and ok for a 17 yr old girl to become pregnant, but I have learned to deal with it and also accept it as she is my daughter. Everyone makes mistakes. I thank GOD every day that she is no longer into drugs and alcohol. What a difference this had made in my family's life.

Mom of pregnant teenager

Dear Other Singles,

This is a response to Give Me a Break, who down talked the mother of the pregnant 17 yr old. You can only do so much to protect your child from the outside world. Sorry to say, but no matter how tight of a leash you try to keep on your teens they are eventually going to find trouble in one way or another. I know because my parents were very strict, (at least they thought they were). The one "advantage" I had while in high school was that both parents worked. So as long as I made sure I was in the house before they got home I was free to sneak around and do what I pleased. Sure they called to check on me, but when asked why I didn't answer the phone I would simply say I was taking a nap and didn't hear the phone. I could go on, and on; but my main point is this... Look at the way you or your friends were as teens before you criticize a parent of one. 

Signed 23 and understanding

Dear Other Singles,

You handled that very nicely, better than I would have. I think you're way right on that though. Give me a break should learn about compromise. It doesn't matter if its your kid or not, everyone deserves respect and compromise before they are to give any. You can't just tell your kids "because I said so", even if you DO know better. Explain it to them. They'll remember more often what you say.

Steve