Gary Shirley, Tyler Baltierra, Zach Davis and Taylor McKinney Courtesy of Instagram
The dads of Teen Mother: The Subsequent Chapter are able to have fun their youngsters this Father’s Day weekend.
For a number of years, actuality stars together with Tyler Baltierra, Gary Shirley, Sean Austin, Zach Davis and Taylor McKinney have allowed MTV cameras to observe the highs and lows of fatherhood. Whereas the street has been crammed with surprises, one factor is obvious: Every Teen Mother star has a love for his or her youngsters that’s laborious to summarize.
“The highs are simply seeing how they at all times have a look at you for security and safety,” Tyler, 32, solely shared with Us Weekly on Wednesday, June 12. “Each time considered one of my youngsters will get harm, they at all times go, ‘The place’s dad?’ They run proper previous their mother. These ladies love their dads and I simply soak it up each time.”
“I really feel an enormous accountability with it,” the previous 16 and Pregnant star added when discussing fatherhood. “It’s a phenomenal journey and I wouldn’t actually commerce it for the rest, to be trustworthy.”
The place does the time go? Teen Mother premiered on MTV in 2009, and Catelynn Lowell, Amber Portwood, Maci Bookout and Farrah Abraham’s youngsters are all grown up. Actually, Abraham has been criticized for simply how mature her daughter is. The Ex on the Seashore star confronted backlash after she shared a video of Sophia dancing […]
In celebration of Father’s Day weekend, Us requested Tyler and the dads of Teen Mother to put in writing a letter to their youngsters. What got here subsequent had been notes crammed with care, assist and a complete lot of affection.
Tyler Baltierra Courtesy of Tyler Baltierra/Instagram
Tyler Baltierra
“Pricey daughters Carly, Nova, Vaeda and Rya,
I simply need you to know that my love for you’ll by no means have situations. It can by no means possess necessities or expectations. It can at all times be biologically biased in direction of the acceptance, assist and safety of your stunning spirit. It’s a paternal love that’s eternal and invincible. Nonetheless, as your father, I after all have hopes and goals for you. I hope you at all times battle for what you imagine in and by no means be afraid to make your voice heard at any time when crucial.
I hope and need so that you can:
ALWAYS REMAIN TRUE to your instinct
To reside EVERY MOMENT with UNAPOLOGETIC AUTHENTICITY
To ALLOW sufficient GRACE upon your self to heal at any time when it’s wanted
To NEVER SELF-BETRAY for the sake of others’ consolation.
To at all times USE FEAR as an OPPORTUNITY to PROVE to YOURSELF what you’re really CAPABLE of each time it challenges you.
& at all times bear in mind …
You’re BEAUTIFUL
You’re STRONG
You’re WORTHY
You’re SAFE
The world solely turns into brighter and extra worthy to be in, the longer that you just’re in it. I really like you greater than I may ever specific with phrases! From the primary man that ever liked you, dad.”
Gary Shirley Courtesy of Gary Shirley/Instagram
Gary Shirley
“Pricey Leah and Emilee,
You’re my complete world, whom I wholeheartedly love and adore. I do know in the future I received’t be right here so my greatest job now’s to boost you to be impartial and to chase your goals. You are able to do something you set your thoughts to.
Leah — I really like the particular person you’ve change into. You’re very lovable and assist round the home with out being requested. You hear fairly nicely, all whereas nonetheless being a child. You’re not excellent, however in my eyes you’re. Peer strain doesn’t have an effect on you, though I’m certain it’s laborious to observe the much less widespread view, but it surely’s the neatest factor to do. You may be a wonderful mom sometime, lengthy from now 🙏. I thank the lord you’re with me and I’m right here to maintain you protected.
Emilee — you brighten my coronary heart ♥️. You’re one extraordinary woman. You’re a sensible, quirky and really humorous child. One factor I really like is how a lot you’re like me. You’re very kind-hearted, even when different youngsters aren’t being good. You set an excellent instance for them. You at all times get compliments from the lecturers, you’ve a beautiful angle, and I do know you’ll hold your huge sister protected.
I can’t wait to see you each proceed to develop into younger girls, really … I can, please keep younger perpetually.”
Zach Davis Courtesy of Zach Davis/Instagram
Zach Davis
“Pricey Ryder and Ace,
Being your father is the best title I’ve ever worn. I at all times knew I needed a household, however I may by no means have foreseen how great you two really are. Being your dad means being a guiding mild for you, exhibiting you the trail by way of love, knowledge and instance. I hope to do this for you.
Watching each of you develop from being in your mommy’s stomach to now, at 7 and three years previous, has been an infinite journey of giving and receiving love. Collectively, we now have created unbelievable recollections, and I pray to at all times give you energy, consolation, assist, and love. Thanks for selecting me to be your dad!
With all my love, Dad / Daddy Z.”
Taylor McKinney Courtesy of Maci Bookout/Instagram
Taylor McKinney
“Pricey Bentley, Jayde and Maverick,
Being your dad is the best factor on the earth. Seeing you’re employed in direction of and obtain your targets is my greatest thrill. I need you all to know that I’ll at all times be there to like you and assist you.
Bentley — you taught me extra about being a dad than you’ll ever know. I didn’t know what I used to be getting myself into, however boy was it enjoyable. I loved your playfulness and your love for sports activities instantly. I love the way in which you carry your self by way of the fires you’ve needed to endure. I don’t know many younger males who may reside the life you do and nonetheless stroll round along with your head held excessive. Your character is unmatched. Don’t ever change who you’re.
Maci Bookout is the proud mother of Bentley, Jayde and Maverick — and he or she’s documented all of her youngsters’s greatest accomplishments over time. The Teen Mother star grew to become a dad or mum for the primary time whereas she was a junior in highschool, giving delivery to son Bentley — whom she shares with ex Ryan […]
Jayde — you’re one of many sweetest and smartest human beings I’ve ever recognized. The world doesn’t deserve your kindness to others. You’re so sympathetic in direction of folks and at all times wish to be sure that everybody has a good friend. I really like how a lot you like faculty and attempt to be nice at it. I additionally love your vitality on the ball discipline and along with your teammates. You at all times hold the vibes up and a constructive angle. Don’t ever change who you’re.
Maverick — You’re an absolute spitfire and I find it irresistible. You’re a maniac in all one of the best methods. You’re one powerful child and though you could be small, you’re fierce. Dynamite is available in small packages. I hope you imagine in your self the way in which I do. After I watch you I really imagine you may accomplish something you wish to. I really like your tenacity in each sport you play. You’re daring and reckless. Don’t ever change who you’re.
I can’t wait to see the place every of you go along with your lives. I’m lucky to be part of the journey. I really love being y’all’s DAD! Don’t ever change who you’re!”
Sean Austin Courtesy of Jade Cline/Instagram
Sean Austin
“Pricey Kloie,
What I need you to know is that it doesn’t matter what’s taking place, it doesn’t matter what’s occurring, I’m at all times going to be right here for you it doesn’t matter what you want. Whether or not you want some recommendation, some inspiration or motivation – I need you to know you may at all times rely on Dad!
I’m pleased with you since you’re formally a primary grader! It looks like simply the opposite day we had been enrolling you into pre-k, and now you’re a full-fledged first grader! I can’t imagine it!
It’s been fairly a journey for the solid of Teen Mother. The collection launched in December 2009 as the primary spinoff from MTV’s 16 and Pregnant. The debut season adopted the lives of Maci Bookout, Catelynn Lowell, Amber Portwood and Farrah Abraham, who all skilled very totally different journeys throughout their teen pregnancies. On season 5, […]
The most effective half about being your dad is getting to observe you develop, get smarter and flourish. You are able to do something you set your thoughts to! I see it occur on a regular basis proper earlier than my eyes and it’s the greatest reward life (and my spouse Jade Cline) have given me!
I’m trying ahead to touring with you. As a child, I didn’t get to expertise touring very a lot – I by no means bought the possibility to go overseas until I used to be in my late 20’s. Getting to point out you what else the world has to supply at such a younger age is a dream come true!”
Teen Mother: The Subsequent Chapter airs Thursdays on MTV at 8 p.m.
