Teen Mother, 15, Plans Return to School with Robot, Hopes to Graduate with Peers
SANDVIKEN, SWEDEN – My, a 15-year-old in Sandviken, Sweden, is preparing to return to school just two weeks after giving birth to her daughter, Nicole. She plans to participate in lessons remotely via a robot, steadfast to stay with her classmates and avoid being held back a year. The social services will investigate to ensure both My and Nicole receive the necessary support.
My’s story highlights the challenges and complexities faced by young mothers, and the innovative solutions being employed to help them continue thier education. While not originally planned, My expresses optimism about the unique bond she anticipates sharing with her daughter, believing their close age will foster a deeper understanding.”A great motivation I have right now is that I shoudl not have to take the student with those who are a year younger. So I really wont to go out nine this year,” My stated, referring to completing the equivalent of ninth grade.
Currently, My’s mother, Lotta, is not working and will be available to care for Nicole while My attends school. Lotta described Nicole as “the dessert of life,” while emphasizing that My remains her primary child. “But I want to be clear that it is still my child, so people do not line up far too much,” my added.
Looking ahead, my is considering a future as a professional driver or a farmer, with a preference for living in the countryside or in Kalmar. despite the challenges, she believes becoming a young mother could have its benefits.
“I think you get a very close band when you are closer in age. That I will understand her in a different way during her upbringing, because it was not long ago I was ther too. But of course there will be both positive and negative parts to be as young mom as I do.”
Expressen journalist Malin Hansson and photographer Sven Lindwall were in Sandviken covering the story.