Posted February 13, 2009 Although I wish them the best of luck [i think], I can't help but feel... I would say disgusted but I'm not sure it's the word I'm looking for... BOY dad Alfie Patten yesterday admitted he does not know how much nappies cost — but said: “I think it’s a lot.†Baby-faced Alfie, who is 13 but looks more like eight, became a father four days ago when his girlfriend Chantelle Steadman gave birth to 7lb 3oz Maisie Roxanne. He told how he and Chantelle, 15, decided against an abortion after discovering she was pregnant. The shy lad, whose voice has not yet broken, said: “I thought it would be good to have a baby. “I didn’t think about how we would afford it. I don’t really get pocket money. My dad sometimes gives me £10.†Little family ... Alfie, Chantelle and baby Maisie Little family ... Alfie, Chantelle and baby Maisie Lee Thompson Alfie, who is just 4ft tall, added: “When my mum found out, I thought I was going to get in trouble. We wanted to have the baby but were worried how people would react. “I didn’t know what it would be like to be a dad. I will be good, though, and care for it.†Alfie’s dad Dennis told how the lad does not really understand the enormity of his situation — but seemed desperate to be a devoted and responsible father. Secret He wanted to be the first to hold Maisie after the hospital birth. He tenderly kisses the baby and gives her a bottle. And Dennis, 45, said: “He could have shrugged his shoulders and sat at home on his Playstation. But he has been at the hospital every day.†Maisie was conceived after Chantelle and Alfie — just 12 at the time — had a single night of unprotected sex. They found out about the baby when Chantelle was 12 weeks pregnant. But they kept it a secret until six weeks later when Chantelle’s mum Penny, 38, became suspicious about her weight gain and confronted her. Devoted ... Alfie holds and cuddles Maisie Devoted ... Alfie holds and cuddles Maisie Lee Thompson After that Alfie’s family told only those closest to them for fear he would be “demonised†at school. Chantelle gave birth to Maisie on Monday night after a five-hour labour at Eastbourne Hospital, East Sussex. Last night she told The Sun: “I’m tired after the birth. I was nervous after going into labour but otherwise I was quite excited.†Advertisement Chantelle told how she discovered she was expecting after going to her GP with “really bad†stomach pains. She said: “Me and Alfie went. The doctor asked me whether we had sex. I said yes and he said I should do a pregnancy test. He did the test and said I was pregnant. I started crying and didn’t know what to do. “He said I should tell my mum but I was too scared. “We didn’t think we would need help from our parents. You don’t really think about that when you find out you are pregnant. You just think your parents will kill you.†But Penny figured out what was going on after buying Chantelle a T-shirt which revealed her swelling tum. Chantelle admitted she and Alfie — who are both being supported by their parents — would be accused of being grossly irresponsible. She said: “We know we made a mistake but I wouldn’t change it now. We will be good loving parents. “I have started a church course and I am going to do work experience helping other young mums. “I’ll be a great mum and Alfie will be a great dad.†Caring ... Alfie bottle feeds his little daughter Caring ... Alfie bottle feeds his little daughter Lee Thompson Chantelle and Maisie were released from hospital yesterday. They are living with Penny, Chantelle’s jobless dad Steve, 43, and her five brothers in a rented council house in Eastbourne. The family live on benefits. Alfie, who lives on an estate across town with mum Nicola, 43, spends most of his time at the Steadmans’ house. He is allowed to stay overnight and even has a school uniform there so he can go straight to his classes in the morning. Alfie’s dad, who is separated from Nicola, believes the lad is scared deep down. He said: “Everyone is telling him things and it’s going round in his head. It hasn’t really dawned on him. He hasn’t got a clue of what the baby means and can’t explain how he feels. All he knows is mum and dad will help. “When you mention money his eyes look away. And she is reliant on her mum and dad. It’s crazy. They have no idea what lies ahead.†Dennis, who works for a vehicle recovery firm, described Alfie as “a typical 13-year-old boyâ€. He said: “He loves computer games, boxing and Manchester United.†Dennis, who has fathered nine kids, told how he was “gobsmacked†when he discovered Alfie was to be a dad, too. He said: “When I spoke to him he started crying. He said it was the first time he’d had sex, that he didn’t know what he was doing and of the complications that could come. “I will talk to him again and it will be the birds and the bees talk. Some may say it’s too late but he needs to understand so there is not another baby.†Lovely Chantelle’s mum said: “I told her it was lovely to have the baby but I wish it was in different circumstances. We have five children already so it’s a big financial responsibility. But we are a family and will pull together and get through. “She’s my daughter. I love her and she will want for nothing.†Last night Michaela Aston, of the anti-abortion Christian charity LIFE, said: “We commend these teenagers for their courage in bringing their child into the world. “At the same time this is symptomatic of the over-sexualisation of our youngsters and shows the policy of value-free sex education just isn’t working.†Today Sussex Police and the local council's children services said they have investigated the case and pledged continued support for the young parents. Britain’s youngest known father is Sean Stewart. He became a dad at 12 when the girl next door, 15-year-old Emma Webster, gave birth in Sharnbrook, Bedford, in 1998. They split six months later. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2233878.ece No prosecutions either: http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20090213/tuk-no-charges-for-new-dad-alfie13-45dbed5.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 13, 2009 I don't know whether to be disgusted, shocked, pleasantly surprised or happy for them. It's just a plain bizarre story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 13, 2009 o what a world what a world what a world Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 13, 2009 Oh my god thats horrifying.....someone had sex with that woman? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 13, 2009 O.o Oh dear... do kids not get sexual education anymore these days? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 13, 2009 It's ... it's UNRRREEEAAAL! On a serious note though, they want to be good parents, and I'm sure they will be, but I'm afraid that they won't be able to manage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 13, 2009 i cant wait to see these kids on the jeremy kyle show in the near future well actually i can Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 13, 2009 Seems like we're slowly turning back to the dark ages of ye olde England. Although these kind of going ons were purely down to short life expectancy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 13, 2009 God the family sound like wasters. Have five kids, living on benefits in a council house, dad has fathered nine kids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 13, 2009 God the family sound like wasters. Have five kids, living on benefits in a council house, dad has fathered nine kids. It's kind of ironic he wants to talk to his son about the birds and bees. They should both have a talk about protection ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 13, 2009 Her name is Chantelle it's hardly a surprise this would happen to someone called Chantelle is it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 13, 2009 it would never happen to a Lucy would it? Lucy is such an innocent name Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 13, 2009 Sad to say, there are probably worse parents to have in the world although this isn't exactly ideal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 13, 2009 Disturbing stuff. I hadn't kissed a girl when I was 12! It's a shame Adams has gone bust. If it hadn't both father and daughter could do their clothes shopping at the same time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 13, 2009 How stupid. I'm more disgusted by her though, as there's an unbelievable difference in developmental maturity between a 13 year old boy and a 15 year old girl, especially a boy hat looks about 3, and a girl that looks 25. I get the impression she is the main culprit in this...seems exploitative. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 13, 2009 Oh my god thats horrifying.....someone had sex with that woman? Yeah man, seriously. She's so desperate she slept with a 12 year old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 13, 2009 Her name is Chantelle it's hardly a surprise this would happen to someone called Chantelle is it? hey my ex is called Chantelle. She's lovely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 13, 2009 hey my ex is called Chantelle. She's lovely. The name has certain connotations, sadly to all those called Chantelle who wouldn't be in this kinda situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 13, 2009 How stupid. I'm more disgusted by her though, as there's an unbelievable difference in developmental maturity between a 13 year old boy and a 15 year old girl, especially a boy hat looks about 3, and a girl that looks 25. I get the impression she is the main culprit in this...seems exploitative. I was thinking pretty much the same thing. If I had just seen the picture than I would have thought that it was a young mother with two kids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 13, 2009 At first I thought ''Alfie'' was her first son and then she had another child..why does it sound like she forced him to sleep with her. *shudder* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 13, 2009 There is no way that kid is 13, seriously... and she looks twice the size of him.... as someone said before... don't they do sex education in school anymore? "Alfie" looks about the same as my cousins 5 year old son, madness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
