Its not easy, and no one needs to be told that. They will figure it out on their own. Statistics don't lie. Today, the average single college graduate makes $38,400 a year. While the avearge teen couple w/children makes around $13,440 a year. That's $24,960 to spend on food, clothing, shelter, medicine, etc. That the teen parents won't have. Luckily, there a government programs such as welfare that provide a little extra, raise the kids on food stamps, im sure they will thank you for it later. Enough arguing already, even if you do think its being sugar coated. Everyone is entitled to their opinion.Sounds like you are going to be a dad...So get over it and focus on the baby. Reguardless of what you believe, it will be hard...It will be rough, and you will not have the same opportunities that those who waited will...But "neana" is right, you don't need your faults pointed out to you. You will have a baby, if you keep it--love it and do your best to give it what it needs and wants. From now on you have to put whats best for them before you, do this and you will be a good father. Good luck-