Dear Queenie,
I’m the youngest in a family of 6 children. My older sisters are all grown up and out on their own and have jobs and children and now that I’m in high school they expect me to help take care of their kids when I get out of school which means I never get to go to games or other afterschool activities for kids my own age.
I love my nieces and nephews, but I know there should be more to life for me than this.
Queenie, how can I do better for myself?—Teenage girl
Dear Teenage girl,
Yes, there should be more to life for you than this.
For now, concentrate on getting the best grades you can, so you will qualify for the best tertiary education you can get, so you will be well prepared to go out on your own and support yourself.
And when that time comes, be sure not to get pregnant unless and until you are prepared to care for your child(ren) without outside help except that of his/her/their father – preferably your partner in life for practical if not religious reasons.
