what do you think?

I watch the results of teen pregnancy through referrals from our county assistance office. I think it should be the choice of the teen on how to handle the pregnancy. It is a choice that she will live with her whole life. I do, however think that she should be encourage to go on with life, finish school, go to college and make a means to provide for herself and her baby. Encouraging her to move on while she is young will show her that one young mistake does not have to ruin her or her babies life, the damage is already done, so dealing with the consequences can be a positive thing with a great outcome later.

hi missbri.i got pregnant at the age of 18 and i dont think no one should be forced to marry if they dont want to.That is something they have to take up with God.I remember at my grandmother's church they wanted me to go in front of the church to ask the church for 4givness.I refused.THe only person i need to ask is God.I talk to God about my problems.I ask him for forgiveness.

no one should be forced to marry, for any reason. personally, if i were in that situation i would have an abortion, but everyone is different. it depends on set of values

missbri-as I've written elsewhere on mylot, my 15 year old son has gotten a girl pregnant. he said he wasn't as afraid to tell us of the situation as he was that we would force him to marry. (She is older, and initially was demanding that he marry her). We (his mother and I, along with our pastor and a counselor) maintained that he was too young to get married and, in fact, would not approve of it (in our state, at his age he would have had to get our permission to marry, even when pregnancy is involved.) Now this is not to say we are not holding him accountable, are very unhappy about the situation, and expect him to fulfill his responsibilities. Right now, it looks like the baby will be given up for adoption, but the mother to be has changed her mind numerous times. That would be the best for the baby.

My boyfriend nocked up a 13 year old, went to prison and then married her at 16. He has never been faithful to her. I got married at 17 then had a baby at 19. I know I wasnt ready to be married or have kids. Dont force anyone to get married, exspecially if there pregnet. You need to be there for what ever decicion they make.

no one should be forced to marry under any circumstances at all.

I don't think that anybody should be forced to marry just for the sake of a baby. If nothing else, the child will see a bunch of hatred and negativity as it grows up if the people stay together. I believe that people should only marry for love. I believe in marriage, just not forever. As a teen, there is a lot of growing up and maturing to be done. They could end up marrying thinking everything is wonderful and find out a year down the road that the love they felt was only the love for the idea of getting married, not for each other.

no, i don't believe she should be forced to marry. whatever she decides, it should be respected. what has happened is beyond our understanding and we are out of it. what has become of the problem, should be considered life. my sister got pregnant when she was 16, but until now, she is alredy 20, she is not married until now. she needs to finish her studies and get stable job before entering a married life. and i admire her for having the strength to decide for her life because it is for her better future too.

Are you serious? You'd be okay with a 13 year old marrying some pimple faced kid that she had a one night thing with? That'll breed maturity. Not only is she too young to raise a child, now she's got a marraige as well! Where are they going to live? His parents house or her parents house? How will they get to school? Her scooter or his scooter, and can you buy a child safety seat attachment for said scooter?