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Are you ready to parent Take the free parenting quiz.Are you ready to parent Take the free, online parenting quizIn thinking about parenting, you may find that there are time management, financial and emotional issues to consider. Whose role will it be to raise the child (yours, your parents, the baby s father) How will you feel when you want to meet up with your friends and there is no one to watch the baby How many hours a day will you be in school or at work Who will care for your baby when you are at school or work Do you have a support system of family or friends to help you if you decide to parent Can you rely on their help as your child grows What are your expectations for help from the baby s father Are your expectations realistic, given the role the father currently plays in your life Time Management Many successful parents also work. But it s a tight schedule! Parenting and working often means little or no time to see friends, watch TV or go shopping. There is always something to be done. Think about how you will divide your time. If you already have a child, you know how much that child has changed the way you spend your time. What will be the impact of adding on to your family How will you care for your growing family Finances Before your baby is born, you will have to collect some items that are necessary for a child - diapers, blankets, clothes, bottles, bibs, crib, car seat, stroller, diaper bag. Talk to your friends and family to see if you can borrow or have some of these items that they no longer use. There are other basic costs to consider, such as food and health care. You may be able to get KidCare for your child, a low/no cost health care plan provided by the state with services through your county s health department. You may also qualify for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, which is a supplemental food program for low-income families. If you feel these assistance programs will help you parent, you...