for whatever groups are, you can't judge them before you meet them in person. You go there, meet with the mothers and their children, then you can say whether you like it or not. Even sometime, it would take time for your eyes to look.
So, if you want to let yourself and your daughter have social life, then go for it. And if you think the group or the people is not suit your life style then stop going there.

I hope you find what you want. And find new friends for your daughter. Cheers.

Thanks guys, i really appreciate your input! i will go for a couple of meetings, as i know it will take that long to get to know the people! I will keep everyone posted!

hi hunny.

You will never know unless you go. Everyone is different. If you don't like it then leave but what if you meet some really great people?

 Lexi xxx

hi i was a young mum aswell and i jioned one of those groups but they all seemed to be rough and the kids were aswell so i just stoped going why dont you try a playgroup as there are mixed ages and you could meet some nice mums there just a thought good luck....

Only one way to find out.. Go if you don't like don't go back....
Who knows you might find it one of the most exciting things that you can do with your kids.

just give it a go. you never know who you can meet. I was like that when I was invited to a playgroup (that was more for the perents where we had lots of info presented to us, cooking, coffee) I actualy told my husband to take my son there the firs time (poor thing he did and was the only man in the room). I now have 10 or so mothers that we go for coffee or shoping or visit each other.

I attend a young parents program (mums and dads) that you described. The first time i went i nearly didn't go back as they were all so close. I did go back and never regreted it. There is one mum that annoyes me but one from so many (never have counted) it ok. I am also mature for my age and thought that this would not be to my likeing but it was. My son loves it and interacts well with others. Even though i am a mature 23 other mums groups were not for me as some mums froups i attended (with 30+ mums ) i felt intimidated and niave. Go along for 3 visits and then make your desicion. The first visit will be overwelming but try.

Dont know till you try. my mums group range in age from 16 to 24 and we all get along because we have something in common. We are mums under 25. the more you go the more you will realise that there is more in common.

Yes go and try it out  ,meet poeple your own age  as not all single mums are the same. theres penlty out there who dont smoke,drink or do drugs,they just put the there cildren frist  before everything elses .

So give gie it a go  you can always  walk away  if its not your cup tea

I would just try it out.. You will never know unless you go there. Not all teens go out and party if they have kids. Some do and some don't. I am more mature tfor my age too, mind you I don't own my own house but I will one day! And I have never smoked a day in my life, I don't drink or do drugs. I'm not the party type of girl.
So just give it a try and see how you like it, the other mom's and kids, if you don't like it, then you don't have to go back.

Hunni, you wont know unless you try. If you dont like it you dont have to keep going! And it will give you a chance to meet some other mums your age and some kids for little emily to play with. You will find most mums groups will be great fun!!

I went to a young mums group (for mothers aged 15 - 25) and didn't like too many of the people there.  One young mum had 2 children and the baby was only a month old.  She gave the baby a bottle and the baby didn't want it so she put it under the pram and left it there for 3 hours until she wanted the bottle then she took out that same bottle that had been left under the pram in the basket and gave it to her!  She also sat with the 2 year old on her lap blowing smoke in his face.  I was disgusted by this.  I didn't go too many times, but I'll tell you what though, I made friends with a few of the girls, some single some with partners but all young mums, and we have remained friends.  I'm working now sadly and can't do the things with them we used to do like go to the beach with our children, but often on weekends we try to catch up every few weeks.  They are the lovliest people I've met and have been through rough times too.  One girl had her first just after her 15th birthday and the second 11 months later just before she turned 16.  She has 3 more after that too and she's only 26 now.  She has been judged by people and you should see the looks people give her when she takes all her kids out! She only looks 18 too so people think she's much younger than she really is.  You will probably find some who are not so nice, but you may just build strong friendships too.  I think I have.  So I say give it a go, your daughter may make life-long friends as well.  Let us know how you get on with it hey!

honey I am just like you. I have 4 kids and I am 25. I go to a young mums playgroup every monday and I love it. You won't get along with everyone but you be surprized how many young mums that are just like us. Give it a go and if you don't like it then atleast you can say you tried. Where abouts do you live? You never know we may end up going to the same playgroup. Good luck.

you know.. these girls are in the same position that you are .. maybe you should give them  a chance before deciding..we all know that having a baby makes you grow up really quickly ( for the most part at least) you may find that you have some  things in common with most of them.. i wont say all, because that is unrealistic.. and you never know.. you may just find a wonderful friend there..be brave.. dip your toe in.. if its not for you you dont have to go back.. good luck!! xoxo

Why not go and see what it is like before you decide? If you don't like it you can always walk out. You never know, you might make some good friends.