A 12-year-old girl recently gave birth to a 7-pound baby girl, making her and her 13-year-old boyfriend the youngest parents in Britain. The girl became pregnant at the age of 11 after starting a relationship with a boy from her area in North London.
The couple now holds the record for the lowest combined age of British parents, according to The Sun.
The two young parents have been together for over a year, and they plan to raise their baby together. Despite their young age, the families of both the boy and the girl are offering their support. A family source stated, “They are determined to be responsible and want to do their best for their child.”
The young mother is currently living with her own family, who are helping her adjust to life with her newborn. The girl is also looking to continue her education later this year, with plans to return to school in September.
The situation has brought attention to the challenges of parenting at such a young age, but the focus for now is on supporting the young parents and their baby. The families are doing their best to ensure the well-being of everyone involved.