Wondering if parenting is the right choice for you? The most important question is: Do you have a heart and desire to parent? If the answer is yes, then parenting might be the best option.
Is Parenting Right for Me?
Are you worried that your situation might prevent you from parenting? Maybe you feel like you don’t have enough money, or perhaps you don’t think you have enough family support.
Either way, it’s essential to know that circumstances change. What feels impossible right now can one day look much different. For example, your financial situation will eventually stabilize if you finish school or seek a higher-paying job. If you have a heart to parent, your current circumstances shouldn’t stand in your way.
When deciding whether parenting is right for you, asking yourself the following questions can help:
- Do I want to parent?
- Which circumstances make me feel like I can’t parent? How can I change these situations?
- What might my life look like if I choose to parent?
- How might I feel if I don’t choose to parent?
- How can I parent while working toward my goals?
What Resources Are Available to Help?
If you decide that parenting is right for you, numerous resources are available to help you succeed and parent with confidence.
Whether you need financial assistance with groceries, housing, or utility bills, educational opportunities to grow in your parenting knowledge and life skills, or the mentorship of other parents, we’ve got you covered. Plus, we provide free community referrals for many services we don’t offer.
Next Steps
While only you can decide if parenting is right for you, at Pregnancy and Family Center, we’re here to help you consider what this decision might look like.
We offer free information, services, and resources to give you what you need to make an educated, confident decision. Contact us today to schedule a free, confidential appointment. You’re not alone in this. We’re here for you.