Sisters,
FOCUS (family,outreach,community,unity & schools) has designated April 2011 as mentor a teen parent month. It's no secret that we are in a crisis with this issue and loosing girls everyday. Black women are needed in the schools and communities to help these young people as they attempt to be teenagers, a parent, and a student. Some only need our wisdom and a loving embrace just as we would our birth child.
Think about when you struggled with issues about sexuality, the jr.high crush, self-eseem, wanting belong to the popular clique. Remember you parent/child conversations that made every situation okay? Remember seeing mom, dad or grandma at the football game to support you or mom working the concession stand as a band booster ? Most teens don't have this support system which makes them more vunerable for making poor choices.
Black Professional Women the time has come for us to take a proactive stand and help families with challenges. These are our daughters so we must step to the plate and not attempt to tweak this situation any longer.
For ideas about getting involved or building rapport with a teen mom please email: wheniamlearningtoloveme@gmail.com.
In Sisterly Love,
Michelle Chaisson
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