because i think im pregnant and i dont know how to tell my parents if i am
2006-06-13 10:35:13 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Yes if you think you are ready to take the responsibility to raise a child then go for it!
2006-06-13 10:37:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maturity differs from person to person. When I was at the age of 19 there was no way that I was mature enough. I had just started college and was turning into the typical college kid with drinking and partying. I think that if you feel that you can handle the stress and emotional roller coaster of being pregnant and then a parent to the child, you will be fine but if you can't, then maybe you need to talk with someone who you can confide in and really talk to, to see what other options there are. No matter what decision you make you need to tell your parent because you never know, they may become your biggest supporter through all of this.
2006-06-13 18:32:06 · answer #2 · answered by Robby's Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
19 is young. I was 18 when I had my son, and definitely would have waited to finish college and work on my career for a couple of years if I could go back and do it again. I love my son, and wouldn't trade him, but I know he did not have the best early childhood because I wasn't ready for that kind of responsibility. I kept him fed and clothed and kept him on a routine, but there is so much more to raising a child - things you learn later in life. If you are pregnant, just do your best, and make sure you have your family and the baby's family as a support system. If you are not pregnant, wait until you have your career established and find someone you truly want to raise a family with before having children.
2006-06-13 17:45:09 · answer #3 · answered by Wanda S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It use to be ok when my parents were that age (my mom got pregnant at 17 and my parents have been married 31 years), but now 19 year olds have to go to college or work full time. But if you are pregnant you have to understand why your parents Will be upset at first, but it will change as soon as they have their grand baby. Wait to tell them until you know for sure!!
2006-06-13 18:55:35 · answer #4 · answered by beastiebeastiebitch 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if your Mom is like I've been with my four daughters, 3 of which have kids, you don't have to tell her. She's waiting for you to admit it to except it as a reality. Age has it's factors in having children, but maturity is not the main one, your state of mind toward responsibility is it. Are you ready to give up several roads in your life span to become a Mom, whose responsible for another life for atleast 18 yrs of both your lives? You could be 25 to 30 yrs old and not be mature in your actions, so, think about what's best for the both of you before coming to a final solution. As for the Biological father; what's on his mind toward giving up his younger years? Whatever it is, you are the one who will always be there for the child, because they tend to come and go a lot easier in kids lives.
2006-06-13 17:49:58 · answer #5 · answered by msthinkpositive 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it doesnt matter if your mature or not now...if your pregnant your pregnant......you need to tell your parents.....regardless there going to find out eventually right? you never know maybe there excited....its just that the reason its so hard to tell your parents is because the chances of you having goals and completing them are less when your a teen mother....thats all...they just want the best for you im sure if you cant tell them in person....write a letter :-)
2006-06-13 17:39:19 · answer #6 · answered by myspaceaddict 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't know how to tell your parents, it sounds like you're not ready...but that doesn't mean you can't GET ready. Your baby should be your primary concern, and you should do everything you can to prepare yourself for his/her arrival. Keep yourself healthy, get regular medical care, make sure you are ready financially, including arranging for support from the father, etc. If you can do that, you will develop the maturity necessary to raise your child. Good luck.
2006-06-13 17:39:34 · answer #7 · answered by anothermom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my daughter at 18. If you want to be mature, you can be at the age of 19. It is a mindset thing. Good luck.
2006-06-13 17:46:42 · answer #8 · answered by cookies_n_cream0218 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was 19 when i got pregnant with my first and i did just fine. it all has to do with how u r. some people can handle it and some cant. if ur parents love u they will be ok with this but that does not mean they will not be a little mad at first. if u r i know u can do it. just hang in there ok.
2006-06-13 17:38:40 · answer #9 · answered by jennine75044 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are asking then probably not.
Better question: Are you ready financially??
On average to raise a child to the age of 18 cost $250,000
2006-06-13 17:43:28 · answer #10 · answered by Rebeca O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋