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  • Title: "Changing for my kid": fatherhood experiences of Mexican-origin teen fathers involved in the justice system.
    Author: Parra-Cardona JR, Sharp EA, Wampler RS.
    Journal: J Marital Fam Ther; 2008 Jul; 34(3):369-87. PubMed ID: 18717925.
    Abstract:
    A descriptive phenomenological study was conducted with six adolescent fathers of Mexican origin on juvenile probation for a variety of serious offenses. All participants successfully completed a parenting program designed especially for teen fathers. In a series of consecutive in-depth interviews, teen fathers were asked to discuss their experiences as fathers. Four phenomena were identified from the data: (a) not giving up and deciding to be a dad, (b) figuring out my relationships after becoming a father, (c) wanting to be a good father, and (d) wanting to be Brown and a father. Findings challenge negative stereotypes associated with Mexican-origin teen fathers engaged in delinquent behaviors and describe the ways in which fatherhood became an important positive motivator in the lives of participants.
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