Pregnant teen needs help!

You can say that, but on the other hand you cannot make people change. That's the biggest mistake of people who stay in crappy and/or abusive relationships - they think that their significant other will change his/her ways, or that they themselves are the one who will change that person. Often times it doesn't happen; it's just wishful thinking.

So it comes down to choosing the lesser of two "evils." Is it worth holding on to a shit partner in hopes that they will learn from their mistakes and create a wholesome family, or is it better to ditch them and work hard improve things yourself? The former is of course what would be preferable, but... it's not an easy decision either way.

Since they have gotten a new apartment, I do hope that they can turn their situation around for the better. Good luck to them.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

...reading FTW.

Adoption is an option. Sure, the kid may end up wondering his/her origins later on, but if it's for the best, then so be it. I know some people who were adopted and/or never knew one of their birth parents and really... they've done fine under those circumstances and are probably better off as they are.

How ya doing, buddy?

I think he means so far you've mostly mentioned from your family your aunt, yourself and your cousin, all of whom are females. You haven't mentioned any male influence at all, so he's more-or-less saying the issues are the result of the lack of a strong male figure within the family to hold things together.

I can't say I agree. It's more of a stereotype and a cultural assumption. There are always exceptions to such 'rules'. And I still stick to having no male present is better than having one that's a complete waste of human material.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

I'm really glad to hear the baby is healthy! She's lucky. I'm still hoping for the best for them!

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?