How to tell parents I am pregant?

United States
December 22, 2006 7:59pm CST
I am 3 months pregant and my parents do not know. I am 17 and know they are going to flip out. How will I tell them without them being to mean to me?
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• China
23 Dec 06
if i will pregent before the marriage,i will cry before my parents and i am going to say everything to them.so do the same,live or die after the true to tell your parents,be brave
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@123456_ (1052)
• Philippines
23 Dec 06
ive had a lot of friends who became pregnant at early age. but dear trust me there are no other ways that you could tell your parents that you are pregnant without ringing their ears. tell this problem as early as you could. make up for it and surely it would subside when they see the baby
• India
23 Dec 06
You need to teel your parents about that its very much compulsory ...
• Italy
23 Dec 06
You need to tell them and if they love you they will help you. You must not thing to negative reaction before sayd the situation.It is normal a negative reaction...but then they helps you sure!
@birthlady (5609)
• United States
23 Dec 06
Hi Peanutdacat, there's nothing you can do except perhaps tell them in the presence of a school counselor, doctor, your sister, or a church pastor. Be brave, you'll get through this!
@Justme2007 (1848)
• United States
23 Dec 06
Well you need to just tell them the longer you wait the worst it will be since you are 3 months will you keep the baby or give it up for adoption,becaue abortion is to late. I would just tell them and face whatever will happen. good luck
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• India
23 Dec 06
well there are certain kinda things in this world which can be sorted out just by talking abt it ! so take you time! go ahead ! and sort it out
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@humaaaa (1386)
• Pakistan
23 Dec 06
well the best way was to get an abortion but you didn't go through it now just wait for the best time when your parents get to know it your self.
• India
23 Dec 06
I am not agree with you ...
@msqtech (15073)
• United States
2 Jan 07
You need to tell them to get help making the right choices and you need to think about how to be a good daughter and mother
• United States
3 Jan 07
tell them and tell them soon. Try no to be afraid.
@Furrukh (701)
• Pakistan
23 Dec 06
be brave and be honest and tell them the truth of what happened, and nothing will go wrong after all they are your parents and they will not harm you
• India
23 Dec 06
well i think you dont tell them , they will get hurted unnecessary just visit dr. and tell them for abortion !
@gopal_85 (509)
• India
23 Dec 06
just tell the sequence about your boyfriend, how good he is and even something about his family you know and finally disclose that you are pregnant
@SGOEL27 (927)
• India
23 Dec 06
but this is wrong for you
• Romania
23 Dec 06
well at least all u'r posts (or 99% of them) talk about babies. so if u are really having one, and u need to give the news to the family, there is no better way to say it, or a better moment to do it, than the moment u'll find the courage to speak. if there are issues u need to hide, then be gentle, try not to hurt the people that love u, and let them know what u feel.
@jennifer611 (2514)
• United States
23 Dec 06
U are 17 and pregnant but u have posts that say your married and u want a baby but your husband dont... which one is it?
@AmStaff (142)
• Romania
23 Dec 06
Now i saw that too ... LOL ... Keep the penny's rolling in girl :))) that's the answer !!!
@caribe (2465)
• United States
23 Dec 06
I don't think there is an easy way. Just be honest with them and tell them. The sooner they know the circumstances, the better. Waiting isn't going to solve anything. You don't want to be one of those girls we read about who didn't tell and panicked when the baby was born and made a really bad decision. Tell them soon so they can help you. After they get over their hurt, I am sure they will help you.
@AmStaff (142)
• Romania
23 Dec 06
I think you should tell them rightaway... don't waste to much time. They will be mad... but they will forgive you ... and they will apreciate that you were onest. Question: If it isn't to personal: Your boyfriend... what does he think/say ???
@simplegal (123)
• Philippines
23 Dec 06
I read ur other discussions because I was curious why a teenage girl could do such a thing like that. I am now a married with a 4 year daughter. Back then, I also got pregnant with my 2years steady boyfriend but he is responsible enough to face our problem and he was the one who talked to my father about the situation. Yours is different because you are still a teenager. As soon as possible gather strength to tell your parents you can't waste time dont wait for them to notice they are going to freak out more if you hide it from them. Let them get mad you shoulod face the consequence. But parents are not too hard to disown you for doing such thing. Just don't do abortion. It's ok to be disowned by parents but not GOD. He is the last one you can depend.
• Malaysia
23 Dec 06
Parents can be very understanding and supportive in crisis situations. Be very honest and be prepared to tell all. Sit them down and explain the whole situation and explain your feelings about it, your fears, everything. Initially, there would be some anger because their little girl got herself into a mess and they would feel betrayed etc. But, they will come round. Blood is thicker than water. Don't wait too long to let them into the situation. The longer you wait, the worse it becomes.
• Philippines
23 Dec 06
It is really hard to tell your parents that your pregnant. I experienced the same. It took me 3 months before i was able to tell them the truth. I did ask opinion of my friends on how to deal with this. I know this isnt an easy task you can try, if you have a sister or close relatives that is close to your mom talk to them first and tell them that your pregnant. You really need a comfort especially in your condition right now. If no one in your family can tell your condition to your parents now its the time for you to pray and ask for guidance to the Lord. This really helps. That is what i did. I know you can do it. Just keep on praying.
• Philippines
23 Dec 06
its a relief after admitting something. telling them the truth wont hurt you. How? tell them first your feeling on your situation and how you wanted them to know everything about you. accept their preaches and in the end you will know how much you've loved by your parents.