"I took three pee sticks... and I'm pregnant!" Announced a young 11th grade girl today during English class. I decided I would take a few moments with her. I asked how she felt about being pregnant. Her response was full of excitement and future dreams. This will be the first grandchild on both sides! She has the support of her family and prenatal vitamins... how much better can it be?!!
However, she let it slip, that the boyfriend is not happy. He is not even in NC anymore.... but he is going to return & provide a home for them before the baby comes. She certainly has dreams of living with her boyfriend and raising their child together. My heart ached for all she didn't know, all she was going to miss, for all the disappointments coming her way.
She is due in August. She will not return for her senior year... a GED is her main goal now. But truth be told, I don't think it is really a priority,it is just what she knows to say. I encouraged her to continue her education and explained how it will open doors...But I know.... a High School Sub has no influence. All I can do is pray... and pray is what I shall do this week as a High School Sub.
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