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Melissa Mccabe, a 16-year-old from the U.K., has won hearts after taking a very special date to her school prom—her one-year-old son, Arthur.

Mccabe became pregnant at 14 and gave birth in November 2020. Despite the challenges of being a young mom, she calls Arthur her “little blessing” and wanted him to be part of her big night. “When prom came around, no one could really have him, and I wanted him to be a part of my prom day,” she told The Liverpool Echo. “I ordered him a suit and took him with me. All of the teachers were saying how gorgeous he looked.”


She shared that having him there made the event even more special, especially since they don’t have many professional photos together. “He loved it, and he particularly loved all the snacks!” she added.

"He loved it, especially the snacks!"

Melissa Mccabe

Viral TikTok and waves of support

Mccabe posted a video of the special night on TikTok, where it quickly gained more than 1.6 million views and 227,000 likes. While there were a few negative comments, the majority of the responses were supportive.

A young mother in a prom dress holding her toddler son in a tiny suit, both smiling at the camera.Melissa and Arthur sharing a special prom moment together.TikTok | @melissa-mccabe

“I’ve had the odd couple of negative comments,” she admitted, “but I’ve also had messages from girls who are pregnant and still in school and are worried about going back. I’ve mainly had loads of people being really supportive, which is really nice because it’s coming from people I don’t know.”

"People I don’t even know have been so supportive!"

— Melissa Mccabe

She beamed with pride as she spoke about Arthur, calling him “the most kind-hearted little boy” who is “so spoiled” by everyone around him.

Facing stigma and proving doubters wrong

Mccabe didn’t always receive such positive reactions. When she became pregnant during lockdown, the negativity and judgment were overwhelming. She gave birth at 15 and had to push through hurtful comments from people who believed she was “ruining” her life.

“When I found out I was pregnant, obviously I was really young. It was hard because everyone told me I was ruining my life and that I wouldn’t get my GCSEs,” she recalled. “So many people make comments when I’m out with him. Often people think he’s my little brother, and when I tell them he’s mine, their attitude completely changes. Older people especially find it disgusting because, obviously, their way was to get married first and then have kids.”

A prom night to remember

For Mccabe, taking Arthur to prom wasn’t just about making memories—it was a moment of triumph. Teachers and fellow students celebrated her decision, showering her with encouragement.

A teenage mother and her toddler son dressed up for prom.A proud mom and her dapper little date stealing the show.TikTok | @melissa-mccabe

“It was so nice because people who I don’t normally even speak to were coming up and saying how cute Arthur is and how proud they are of me,” she shared. “I couldn’t have asked for better support from my teachers at school. My deputy head and my form tutor especially have been so supportive throughout it all. They’re the people who’ve got me through the bad times being a mum.”

"I couldn’t have asked for better teachers!"

— Melissa Mccabe

Looking ahead to a bright future

Despite the obstacles, Mccabe completed her GCSEs in June 2022 and is preparing to start college in September, where she will study Health and Social Care. Given how many people doubted her, this achievement feels especially meaningful.

“I am proud of myself,” she said. “Especially considering Arthur only has one parent, I think I’ve done a good job.”

"I think I’ve done a good job!"

— Melissa Mccabe

Mccabe’s story is a powerful reminder that motherhood doesn’t mean the end of dreams—it can be the motivation to achieve them. Her journey is inspiring others, proving that with resilience and the right support, anything is possible.

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