If you were her, what will you do?
By dandan07
@dandan07 (1906)
China
June 6, 2008 11:05pm CST
As I know that one of my college classmates becoming a parent in this March. I am astonished by the news. For she is still a student now, and without any income. And her husband now is out of work. I can not believe that she give birth to a baby at that situation.
So far as I know, her parents can not accept her marriage with the guy, and now, they have to make a decision how to lead their own life.
If you were her, what will you do?
If you are her parents, will you give her some help?
14 responses
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
8 Jun 08
well, what i will do as a parent of course is to prevent this thing from happening as best as i can by educating my daughter as early as possible... there is a saying that says that prevention is better than cure... but if the deeds are done, i have no choice but just have to accept it... i don't believe in abortion as well and for me it is considered as killing... at this stage, there is no point in blaming her as it will add to her stress and pressure... instead, as her mother, i will try to be as supportive as possible and accept the situations as there is nothing else i can do... as for her hubby, i will have a serious chat with him and ask him to start looking for a job... it is so sad when this kind of things happening to teenagers... take care and have a nice day...
@taface412 (3175)
• United States
8 Jun 08
First thing first if I was her...and I was married....and I was in school....And I found out I was pregnant....I would urge my husband to find a job. Because whether or not she was working while in school. in 9 months (or sooner depending on how pregnancy goes for her) she will not be doing either without a good support system.
As for the parents....not many parents 100% approve of the men in their little girl's life....but their grandchild should not suffer from this issue.
Schools now offer daycares on campus. And offer family housing options for nontraditiional students.
@Valenas (1507)
• United States
7 Jun 08
Parents should always be there for their kids, even if they do not agree with their decisions. I am sure that your classmate is not some grand rebel. The classmate should talk with her husband about getting a job. If she is in college, maybe she can do something part-time. Babies are expensive. The parents should at least help her raise their grandchild, as it is not the babies fault. The people in her life need to step up and give the woman a helping hand.
@thomasze (9)
• China
7 Jun 08
For my part,I don't think she is to be blame or is pathetic.You actually don't know about her thoughts,right?Everyone has her own life and she should be responsible to her choice.But I don't think she is regretful to give birth to the baby,otherwise,she wouldn't do like that,after all,she had the choice to have a miscarriage.If she believes her choice is right,then all of us could say nothing.
@SummerLunar (19)
• United States
8 Jun 08
If I was the girl,I would try to plan out every thing before the baby arrives.I would ask the husband to help out with the child so we don't fail not doing great with the family.The husband should get a job before the due date ^^
@tarams98020 (170)
• United States
7 Jun 08
If it were me, I would make sure tha everything was set for the baby to come into our lives. She obviously has plenty of time to get ready. If I were here parents I would make sure that I help her out in anyway to make sure the baby has everything he/she needs. Also I would explain that I was only doing it for the baby.
@wpark2419 (265)
• United States
7 Jun 08
If I were her, I would do everything in my power to be ready when the baby came. I would work all through the pregnancy, so I could afford to buy things the baby will need. If I were her parents, I would support her 100% and give her all that I could. I would never not help my daughter if she were to get pregnant. I feel that the deed's been done, and there's nothing she can do about it (I personally don't believe in abortion) so why punish her? All it will do is stress her out more, which isn't good for her or the baby. I also would be getting on the husband's case to get another job and support his family as best he could. Just my opinion though.
@ajayrekha (491)
• India
7 Jun 08
I don't think that one should not plan to have a child if he/she is not earning at that moment. Earning or not earning to a temporary phase of life. I have seen so many ups and downs in my life that I would say anything is possible in life. Ya, but if I were at her situation, I would have thought many times before doing it and of course if I were her would be husband then I would have never gone for that. If I were her parents then I would have helped her at my best.
@hwf1682003 (2)
• China
7 Jun 08
Oh,it is too bad.If I were her,I would find a job first anyhow and I would try my best to get help from relative and friends includ parent.
If I were her parents,I will give her money,help her finding jobs althought can not accept the marriage. After all she is my daughter.
@magrylouyu (1627)
• United States
7 Jun 08
If I were this girl I would start trying to get all the possiable help I could. I would start applying for wic, food-stamps anything to help out. Babies cost alot of money. My husband and I had a hard struggle trying to survive the first year with our first born. It is very hard. I would hell her husband to try for unemployment, if it's available. Do everything to be as ready as possiable. I hope that your friend get's all the help she needs. Also she could try going to churches and things to see if they can help out with a carseat and clothing to get her started.
@killerpinx (417)
• Philippines
7 Jun 08
if i was her, i would find a job. a job suitable for me, part time encoder or something just to help the situation. cope harder in school so i would achieve a higher job.
if i was her parent, i would help her. its not that she's not my daughter. im still her parent, and my child is needing some help. ;)
@nupats (3564)
• India
7 Jun 08
well it is a bad situation to b in...i think it is no big deal finding a job if one believes in dignity of labour..and maybe they can jointly pick small jobs in the mean while so tht they have some financial support when the babys here maybe the husbands family might agree to help them..i hope things work out well..i hope the baby is well taken care offwhen born..God bless.
@jessieleepage (48)
• Australia
7 Jun 08
If i was this girl i would spend all the money i have on getting items and stuff ready for when the baby arrives. The baby will need a cot and nappies and clothing and bedding, car seat.. etc.., and this ends up costing a fair bit, but if she saved, she would be okay.