Teen mom banned after picture of a teen mom holding her son has been banned from the Wheatmore High School yearbook. According to KLTV's report on May. 3, the teen mom, 17-year old Caitlin Tiller, was told by the school last summer that she was allowed to include a prop in her senior picture that represents an achievement or something that is an extension of them. Tiller and other students said the invitation did not include rules or requirements.
Tiller says that after hearing about the news that she could have a "prop" in her senior picture, the choice for her was easy-- 1-year-old Leelin, her son.
“He helped me get to where I am today,” said Tiller who is 17. “I wouldn’t be the person I am today without him.”
However, school officials told Tiller her photo "promoted" teen pregnancy, so it was not allowed. However, Tiller still says the photo represents "responsibility and love."
"The love that I have for my son and how he has helped me achieve my goal to graduate high school," Tiller said.
Tiller's mom, Karen Morgan, supports her teen daughter and she is hoping that the school system will reconsider the ban, and realize that being a teen mom is an accomplishment.
"She took responsibility. She takes care of Leelin, she's there. Right there with him."
"They should be proud that the students are willing to stay in school and graduate and make something of their self and not try and hide it," Tiller adds.
Tiller says that after hearing about the news that she could have a "prop" in her senior picture, the choice for her was easy-- 1-year-old Leelin, her son.
“He helped me get to where I am today,” said Tiller who is 17. “I wouldn’t be the person I am today without him.”
However, school officials told Tiller her photo "promoted" teen pregnancy, so it was not allowed. However, Tiller still says the photo represents "responsibility and love."
"The love that I have for my son and how he has helped me achieve my goal to graduate high school," Tiller said.
Tiller's mom, Karen Morgan, supports her teen daughter and she is hoping that the school system will reconsider the ban, and realize that being a teen mom is an accomplishment.
"She took responsibility. She takes care of Leelin, she's there. Right there with him."
"They should be proud that the students are willing to stay in school and graduate and make something of their self and not try and hide it," Tiller adds.