The teenager's 16-year-old girlfriend gave birth to a baby girl this week and both their families have vowed to support them. The schoolboy attended antenatal classes with his girlfriend and now has a weekend job to support his young family.
His father said the teenager was “taking his responsibilities very seriously” and said: “My son is mature for his age and will make a good father.
“He will make a better dad than most 25-year-old men would. He is taking his responsibilities very seriously. He went to all the antenatal classes and did what any expectant father would do. He is mature for a 13-year-old and knows what he’s about. He goes to a good school and is doing well.”
The teenager plans to quit school to find full-time work to support his new family. He and his girlfriend, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, are said to have been in a relationship for some time.
The boy’s father, who is separated from the boy's mother, added: “She thought he was much older than he was and I think he even lied about his age at first, like lads do. They didn’t go to the same school but they have been together for ages and they are in love. He isn’t bewildered about what has happened.
“He was a bit shocked at first but now he’s chuffed to bits. He will carry on with his schooling and get a basic grounding before he looks for a full-time job.”
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