What do you think of Teenage Pregnancy??

I dont like the idea of teenage pregnancy. I feel that i was too young when i got pregnant & i was not a teenager. I was 21. It is just so hard for young people to take care of themselves let alone a baby. Most of the times when you are that young, the dads are too immature to take any resposnibility. The poor mothers have to do it all on their own, but some dont even want to do that. I know people who had children while i was in high school. My bestfriend through high school had her daughter when she was 15. I dont know how she did it, but she was an excellent mom. She still is. I just think you have to grow up too fast & you miss alot. Her parents were a great help for her, but not all kids have that kind of support when put in that situation.

We were teen parents,my husband and I. I had my first child at the age of 17 and was marries shortly after. We have been married now for almost 19 years. I do take offense to people who say teenagers are not capable of caring for and raising children as my husband and I have raised two wonderful boys and are very happy with each other. I wanted to be the best mother that I could for my boys and my husband wanted to be the best father, so we always did what we could for them. My oldest son is now a US Marine and my youngest wnats to follow in his footsteps. Don't get me wrong it was not easy, we both worked full time and attened college while living on our own. But I feel that we did a darn good job!

When I was in High School there was one girl who was pregnant and she swore up and down that she had a tumor. It is very sad. I think it reflects on the parenting process going on at home. They are naive because they are not experienced nor knowledgeable in the ways of the world. Again Parenting plays a big roll. Now recently I know of several pregnant teens. Sad, very sad. Nether mother or child will have alot of chances I am afraid.

So many teenage girls think they know everything! Not! Alot aren't! They become across as naive and stupid. They have no clue what it is like to raise a child! I hear alot of teenagers mom's end up taking care of the babies! The fathers of these babies have no clue what it is to be a father and some don't want to be! Most of these babies having babies should of been using protection! These babies would be so much better being put up for adoption! I feel sorry for these childen being raised by teenage moms without a father in their lives! I believe the goverment should make a law that any girl under 18 has to give up their babies after birht no matter what! The babies would be going to very loving homes of couples who can and want to take care of these babies! This is how I feel!

During my high school year, one of my classmates also got pregnant at the last semester, 1 month before we are due to have our last semester exam. She was pregnant by her boyfriend, who happened to be one of our classmates, too. During those exam days, she had been asked to take her exam in another separate room from all of us because of her nausea problem. Luckily the teachers are very considerate persons. She managed to passed her exams and got married in a hurry. So far, i think she don't have any problem in taking care of her baby since the baby's father is really in love with her and take good care of them..Only, she had lost her freedom as teenager..

Having a baby for some girls today is almost like having accessories. I graduated last year and there was girls from age 13-18 having babies. and they like tried. idk it just seems like its getting out of hand and at some point someone has to step in and educate real young girls who think this is a great idea and try for it. If it happens it happens and you take it from there but some cases become, " well maybe if i get pregnant he wont break up with me." and childish things of the such.

A lot of times I think there needs to be better Birth Control and family planning, and teaching to help prevent some of the many unwanted pregnancies. They also need more classes teaching teenagers about what it is like to be a mother or father and the responsibilities involved as well. Like when they had the show on TV where they had couples take care of others kids. This would then help them to know if they are really ready to take on the responsibility. There have been cases of Moms who start young, and make something out of their lives and have success, but a lot of times I think this limits them to the potential they could be otherwise.

We have hospitals dedicated to handle such cases, which is committed to keep her privacy. Assistance is granted and dignity is maintained. To help her with continued study and an easier future, they are recommended to finish pregnancy at an early time, though they have their final decision. At any case, their family, and esp. mom must be their shelter and help, providing best possible support, for body and for soul, as well. Blame is useless at this moment, but proper teaching should be given before hand, so that girls are aware of her dignity, capable of overall consideration, while boys get basic knowledge and committed to shouldering responsibility.

We have four kids. The youngest (14) now also has a GF and I knew it started to get serious. So I took my son aside and made sure, he knows what do to and not to do. He seemed to understand. I do know a case which happend in my area. When asked why they didn't protect they said "we wanted to feel more". However they to await the baby now.

I really don't like the idea of teen pregnancy, but I will say I was 18 when I was pregnant with my first child, but I had graduated from high school. I was staying with my baby's father which is now my husband. It is tough and I can't even imagine how tough it may be for a single teen. I was one of the fortunate ones to have that supportive man who kept his every word. Now we have been married 4 years with three beautiful girls. I think parents should get more involved with their kids lives especially girls. If you teach them the game and the ropes they will be less vulnerable when it comes to men. The same goes for boys teach them how to treat a lady and not how to be a dog. A life lesson goes a long way. I am thankful to have parents that were always honest with me.

I don't like the idea of teen pregnancy. When I was in school, there were a few girls who got pregnant and had babies. One of the girls is my age and I remember going back home from college and seeing her in the grocery store with her 3 year old. She was responsible about her situation. She graduated high school and the baby's father helped to take care of the baby. I don't think teenagers are prepared to handle taking care of a baby. They are so young and don't understand the responsibilities of having a baby. Most of the girls from my high school stepped up and decided to be responsible for their actions. I liked the fact that they stepped up and took responsibiity for their actions. It showed that they were going to be mature and make something out of their life even though they made a huge mistake.

I myself am a teenage mother. I was 16 when I had my daugter. I am 18 now I am very good mother. I am still with her father. We have been together for 4 years and we are a very happy family. I do not think there is anything wrong with be a teenage mother. Yes it can be hard at times but it is hard for anyone whene they have a child you could be 33 and have a child and it could be hard on you. No matter how old you are whene you have a child you can still be a very good parent. I do not think just becouse you are a teenage mother/father you will be a bad parent. Even if you are in your therties and have a child you may still not be with the father of your baby. So I do not think you should judge teenage parents.

Teens mess up their lives when they have babies. You get stressed in school about the kid, and you almost always end up over-burdening your parents with babysitting and supplies. My cousin had a baby about a year ago at 18, and her parents are getting a little frustrated with how she almost sees to value her social life over her baby. I think many times, teens think they can have a baby and continue with their social lives like everything is fine; either that or they see other girls having babies and they think it would be cool to have one too, like a status thing. But when they get a little older, they end up getting hit hard with the reality of caring for a child. Their education suffers, and as a result their job/career prospects suffer, and down the road it puts a strain on an already precarious relationship based on having a baby early in life.

Well it happened to my sister, We were mad at her but what can we do? abortion is not an option. In the end it's really the family who needs to support her all way, she continued her studies until she graduated. It's hard when you are in that situation but as time goes by, you'll learn that those things happen for a reason and teach you a lesson and make you closer to one another. Cheers!

its sad beecause they wont happen to enjoy their teeen life.at the young age they have to ttake care of a baby and their life are getting messed up...plus the life of the child being miserable because they lack the opportunity to have stable job...

It doesn't always turn out the way you have it stated. Just like people who wait until they are older don't automatically stay together. There are a lot of single mothers out there of all ages. There are also a lot of women in there 20s and 30s who make a living off of assistance. As for my personal story, I married a week before my 17th birthday and gave birth to my daughter 5 months later. Went on to have 3 more beautiful children with my husband of 20 years who has always supported all of us. So just because a girl has children young it doesn't always have to mean the worst. Also I am the grandmother to a very precious 1 year old girl whose mother is 18. My daughter graduated school early so that she could start working full time. She is still with the father who also works full time and they don't recieve any assistance. As far as "letting" it happen. It happens. In all age groups, economic classes, races, and religions, etc. I don't think that age makes or breaks whether someone will be a good and responsible parent.

Personally, I don't like the idea of teenage pregnancy.. teenagers don't know the consequences of having premarital ___ before marriage.. what they have in mind is pure fun.. yay! The parents and school should look after their children/students.. i guess ___ education should be taught at school.. in that way, students would be aware of the consequences of having that thingy.. it's hard to raise a child nowadays so please to all those teens out there, don't involve into some really serious relationship.. yes, you can have a boyfriend/girlfriend but don't let yourself involve into a serious trouble..

teenage pregnancy these days were growing in population...I've known some high school classmates before, were pregnant at an early stage, some were able to get married early but most of them were single moms, I can say that they're not capable of taking care of the baby without their parents help...because they're also not financially secure, they still needs support. I find it really humbling for a parent to still support their daughter after all of the pain she brought in their lives for not finishing studies first before that happens...I think parents should really supervise their children at an early age, by teaching them the moral values and the right thinking while growing up so that they will guard their hearts and body from everyone that pursue their daughters, when it comes to their son, parents must teach them to respect and know how to really wait for the right time.(^_^)

Well...all i can say is that it's the media's fault for instilling libidnous thoughts to our teens which cause them to make out like there's no tomorrow. It's also one's choice if they would choose to adopt the child (in the sense that they don't want an abortion) or if the guy used protection.... just my .02 cents

teenage pregnancy? it is matter of choice..... we cant say that it just happen.... no! teenager today has a choice.... 1. to do it 2. not to do it. so they shouldnt blame anybody for their action.