How do the young and soon to be moms feel about ....?

I think it's great!! Yes, there are a lot of different website that have tons of information.. but they are nothing compared to advise from a real mom/woman. I could look up answers to all of my questions on websites, but I choose to come here to get advise and tips from real people who have experienced the things I am going through. So, thanks to you and all the other moms/women who help us all out!!!

I don't think its any different than raising kids ten- twenty years ago then to what it is today only New technology and pediatric advice has changed infant and child care has changed but the mothers haven't, i like hearing advice from older mothers who are/were use to raising kids on the bare necessity's, and only having the basics. We are living in a society today that will eventually return to the basics where parenting is concerned if the world keeps going the way it is. But that's my opinion.

I completely understand the feeling! I got pregnant at 16, had a miscarriage, then gave birth to my son 3 weeks before my 18th birthday, and just gave birth to my daughter 3 months ago. I'm not 21 yet. But motherhood is great, I couldnt ask for more! I've been Married to my Husband since I was 17. I havent gone to school yet. I want to be a pastry chef. So count yourself lucky to be finishing school! You'll be fine. Get the support of your family, you may need it very soon! Also, there are some government assistent programs to soon to be mothers that need help.

I think its very helpful, hearing about their experiences and seeing how they can help us with ours. Also all the information which is online and we can access is unbelievably insightful for first.time mothers like myself. The only down falls which I have found are that not all woman are the same, and we cannot always find the answers for the questions we should really be asking our doctors. Also when visiting this site its hard to find serious question from users because there are so many irresponsible people asking the same question over and over again. Honestly how many times do people have to ask if they should take a test if they had unprotected sex the night before and claim to be having signs of pregnancy already. Other then that I believe its a wonderful resource that everyone can access. Im thankful to all the mothers which take time and help us with our questions on this site.

I think its great!! but im sure even the older moms learnt from their mistakes, so thats what most of us young moms do, so when were their age we will be the more knowledge and be able to give great advice to our younger generation, i love how the young woman learn a lot from here, its a good thing and when they are serious about the ? they ask and get an answer, then what eles can ppl do for ppl they dont even know?

Hi Mate

As you know I am neither young or a Mom. However Ann & I have raised 5 fantastic kids and we always listened to the advice of our Mothers mainly because they have already been there and done that.

We didnt always follow what they said But we always listened and then made our own decision

Main thing is if we had a problem we had a hell of a lot of practical experience to help point us in the right direction

Well, things had changed alot since my mom's day, yet alot of her generations methods stood the test of time! Yes, always take into consideration, Dr's advice and newer technologies. Yet, much credit to some of the tried and true lessons of the past!

The more we read, the more we learn skills necessary to do more difficult daily assignments or tasks. We learn from each other even though technology is a handicap for the young. The young always has to fall back for some old school techniques.

Older moms are the best--online and in real life! My mother and grandmother are my best sources for info pertaining to my daughter! A few of their practices maybe a little behind in the times but they are still tremendously helpful!

Since I have kids that range in age from *gasp* 31 to 6 years old, I think I have plenty to offer and learn.