It's a hard road for teenage dads (NZ)

If there's a teen mum then dad's probably a teenager, too. Daniel Johns - who was a teen parent himself - is passionate as he discusses his frustration about a lack of targeted support for people who find themselves in that situation. Daniel, now 21, is helping form a support system for teen dads. He has made a flying start by being granted one of only two year-long Waitakere City Council scholarships in that area. He is using the funding to co-run two support group courses in Henderson. He says there is a real and continuing need for support tailored to teenage fathers. Teenage mothers have antenatal classes, counselling, support and coffee groups. Daniel says men can join classes but the information is mainly directed at women.