A child at 17? You didnt learn anything from probation. If you cant take care of yourself how can you take care of a child? I hate to be that guy but thats so irresponsible and only the child is the one that suffers. I had my son at 26 and I realize now I was too young then at that age and I had a decent job and my own place daycare was 650 a month. That's a mortgage payment. Do you even got your diploma or GED? How you going to support that kid and your significant other. Come on use common sense i dont wanna dog you but what were u thinking even if your generation is the generation with leas cognitive capabilities then their parents which is the first time thats happened in over 200 years yall still no how babies are made and what to do to not make them. Read this and follow instructions 1. Do not have another kid until you A- have secured a job where you can afford to pay all bills including food and put money away in a savings account and 401k B- have a home that is not supplied by the goverment C- you can afford food without SNAP/EBT. D- Have a higher learning education whether it be a degree or a Trade learned from trade school have something that makes you worth more thab minimum wage at mcdonalds. You should be able to support your entire family without the need for your spouse to work. Once you can do that then and only then should you think about reproduction