When I was 17 and pregnant in high school I attended a program called TAPP (Teenage Parent Program) at my local highschool. What was unique about the TAPP program was that it was part of the actual highschool and you attended with the rest of the student population. My teacher for my parenting class gave me one piece of advice I will never forget. I try to pass this on to new parents whatever their age may be.

Never allow your child to behave in a way that will make people dislike them; because it is when you are NOT around that they will be mistreated!

There it is, and it's the truth! I was a strong willed, outspoken child and I was made to pay, pay, and pay some more for it. Everyday! When my parent's were not around. Think on it.