Kailyn Lowry’s journey into motherhood began in front of millions of viewers, and at the heart of that story is her firstborn son, Isaac. Their relationship has grown and evolved in the public eye, making it one of the most recognizable mother–son bonds in the reality TV world.

Kailyn gave birth to Isaac in 2010 when she was a teenager, documenting her pregnancy and early motherhood on MTV’s 16 and Pregnant and later Teen Mom 2.

From the beginning, her storyline centered on learning how to parent while navigating unstable relationships, financial struggles, and the pressure of being on television.

Isaac gets a car

@kaillowry How is he old enough to drive?🥲 @@Isaac Elliott Rivera ♬ original sound – Kail Lowry

Kailyn’s son, Isaac, now goes by the name Elliot, recently turned 16, and was awarded a car by his mother.

“That’s a damn good kid right there,” one fan commented.