This story is about as low as it gets. Celia Magee is a 15 year old parent. Believe it or not, she is not up for the award, it is her mother...29 year old Leticia Magee. Leticia got pregnant at 13 and had Celia at 14. So, we have a 15 year old mother and a 29 year old grandma. So far a top notch family here.
Leticia not wanting to impart any responsibility on her daughter whatsoever had this pearl of wisdom:
"She always urged Celia to tell her if she was having sex so she could arrange birth control for her."
Wow...great job Leticia. There's strike one. However it gets better. You might wonder where the father is in all of this. Is he gainfully employed? Probably not seeing how he was just allowed to legally go to PG-13 movies by himself. The story had this:
"She and Russell’s dad are not together. They are more like friends."
I can only imagine what Celia's note to Russell's dad said...maybe something like this (be sure to read it in a little girls voice):
"Hehehe...I am pregnant with your child. Will you go out with? Circle Yes or No. If not will you be my friend. Hehehe."
So when your 14 year gets pregnant and you finally are ready to teach her some responsibility what do you do? Well Leticia used the tried and true method. If you get good grades you can get "inked":
"One, which winds down her forearm, reads “Tish,” her mom’s nickname. Another, below her shoulder, reads “Manica Magee,” which is the teen’s rap name. Leticia told the girl she could get inked if she kept her grades up. They went to Chicago to get it done. “She earned them,” Leticia said, nodding her head."
Are you freaking kidding me? She "earned" tattoos. She is 14 years old!!! But have no fear...you did read that correct...Celia is a budding rapper. I would love to get a hold of some of her rhymes. They are probably magical.
Leticia does say one thing that is semi responsible of her:
"I am sometimes too much of a friend than a parent."
And just when we thought maybe the 29 year old grandmother was starting to be a parent again...she hits us with this gem:
"Everybody’s gotta make their own decisions and your own choices, too. But she’s cool. She’s gonna be all right.”
Yes...she is cool. Nothing screams "cool" like having a baby at 14. I think if there is ever a case for sterilization it is this one. Letcia could be the best parent ever and they are just faking us out. However, I highly doubt it considering the following:
- Instead of teaching her child that sex is something that 13 or 14 year olds should not engage in...she encouraged it by offering her child birth control
- Is a self proclaimed friend and not a parent
- Used tattoos as a incentive for good grades
Do we need any further proof that this woman is not fit to be a parent. I pray that her other children have some other influence in their life that will act as a positive role model. This story is incredibly sad...she is so clueless as how to be a parent...it is ridiculous. Hopefully Celia will be a better mother to her child.
Congratulations Letecia Magee for being nominated D&F Parent/Grandparent of the Year!!!!
