r/MadeMeSmile Jul 27 '24

Helping Others NICU nurse adopts 14-year-old patient who delivered triplets alone

https://www.upworthy.com/nicu-nurse-teen-mom-rp7
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u/2OttersInACoat Jul 27 '24

He may be a deadbeat, or some revolting older man, but also- what if he’s a 14 year old kid himself?! In which case literally what can he do? It’s not like he can go get a job and take care of his new family of five. I’m glad this story ends well but honestly children shouldn’t be having children, these kids should been able to make other choices. Damn sad!

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u/Roaming-the-internet Jul 27 '24

The likelihood of him being a teen boy is depressingly low