Am I ready to parent?
The following are various questions you may wish to consider in making a future plan for your child. Carefully consider each option and the benefits (pros) and drawbacks (cons) for each. Then compare your answers and decide which avenue will provide the best future for your child and for yourself.
Myself:
- Where will I live?
- Am I responsible enough?
- Will I put my child’s needs above my own?
- What do I believe are important things to raise a baby?
My Goals & Priorities
- What are my 1 year, 5 year, and 10 year goals?
- Will I be able to accomplish these goals with a child?
- Am I willing to give up some goals to parent my child?
- What will it take for me to accomplish my goals?
My Partner
- Am I in a stable relationship?
- What are my partners 1 year, 5 year, and 10 year goals?
- Am I willing to raise a child on my own?
- Is my partner willing to give up some goals to parent our child?
My Environment:
- Do I have a stable home to raise a child in?
- Do I have a good support system to raise a child?
Finances:
- What income and financial resources do I have or will I have in order to live and provide for myself and my child?
- Can I provide for my child’s immediate needs (diapers, food, daycare, etc) and long-term expenses (education, extracurriculars, opportunities)?
- Have I created a realistic budget and savings plan?
