The number of 12-15 year old kids on here talking about how they have kids or are pregnant. I'm a mother of two children and this really concerns me. This is pretty disturbing to me. Anyone else?
2006-07-09 15:19:15 · 11 answers · asked by Angie 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I am glad some people have sense in here, this really scares me. You have to wonder what kind of parents some of these CHILDREN could possibly have. I feel so sorry for these kids because some don't even know what they are in for. I am a mother of a 3 year old and things get so tough for me sometimes, I wonder how these kids will cope. Also, what type of kids they will raise --------- sort of a vicious cycle. But, anyway thanks for showing somebody cares.
2006-07-09 15:59:55 · answer #1 · answered by jlmt1114 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am almost 31yrs old and I just had my first child 15mo ago. I have been married for 7yrs & 4mo. I have known my husband since I was 16. At that time all of my friends were having children & now their kids range from 10 to 15 yrs of age. I think kids are having kids because, they do not have any REAL idea of what a responsibility babies are. Parents need to expose thier children to other peoples babies. Baby sitting for example is a good way for kids to begin to understand that responsibility. Maybe, a personal assistant to an aunt or older sister who has just had a baby; doing things like prepairing formula, washing bottles and changing diapers. I call my nephew my own personal form of birth control. He was born a few months after I met my now husband. I moved in with my sister for the summer because, she had broken her leg the day after she had given birth. Then within a year and a half she moved back home...I had the oppertunity to experience what it was like to be a "mom". I think parents today stop their children from learning what life is really about. They do not teach them what it is to clean the toilet sweep or mop the floor or even wash their OWN plate. If they can't clean a toilet, what makes parents think they can clean a babies BUM. Children now a days also need to be taught what it is to maintain a home they need to see what it entails to pay bills and keep a budget. They go out into the world expecting everything to arrive on a silver plater. Babies do not arrive on a silver platter. I could go on forever on this subject I hope I can provide a safe, stable environment for my 15mo old. I also hope that I can prepare my baby for the REAL world. I also agree on what Heather W has to say. Good for you Heather W you should be very proud of yourselves & your family.
2006-07-09 22:51:16 · answer #2 · answered by larechiga26 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has always disturbed me, I'm 23 years old and had my first when I was ready at 21 almost 22 and he's a great kid, and I think I've been doing pretty good. He's my world, and nothing else matters, because I had my fun. I saw at least 3 teens when I was in school get pregnant and have babies. They aren't very good parents.
2006-07-09 22:38:07 · answer #3 · answered by tricksy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had a baby at 16 and raised him I'm 21 he's 4 & his father & I are happily married & we now have a 2 year old daughter. Having been there & now a parent my self I will say this : all this crap about trusting your kids is soooo over rated I wouldn't go overboard or anything, but I would restrict dating to groups only & not at anyone's homes also with technology like cell phones my kids will have one & if I call they better answer & if they say they're somewhere I'm going to check & be sure ride by, drop by unexpectedly. It wont' garantee anything, but it will be harder for them to screw up. My boyfriend and I were alone way too much we both said that if we had been around other people that shared our values it would have been easier to say no to temptation.
2006-07-09 22:49:24 · answer #4 · answered by atotalditz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a parent, and i grew up where out of 1200 students like 2 got pregnant, so it wasn't a big ordeal at our high school! so being on here and seeing how it really is a problem out there, it's really scary!!
I just want to know if they were being stupid or really have no idea how to protect themselves properly and don't have the correct education to guard themselves?! If not honestly, I'll explain it to them! Abvstinance is best but always double your protection! nothing is 100% but some protection is better than none!
It scares me!! So i'm with ya!
2006-07-09 22:25:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyone is asking this question, does it really matter? I mean that's about all anybody ever asks on here. Is it any of your business. I mean, I wouldn't want to have a baby so young, but if others do, or they do by accident, they why can't they? I think that the world is trying to control what young people do, people screw up and make mistakes, so what? Get on with life and stop worrying about people you don't even know!
2006-07-09 22:54:55 · answer #6 · answered by Yoshi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not alone. But it is a sign of society's ills, I am afraid. I thank the good Lord everyday that my two kids are grown and leading very good lives.
2006-07-09 22:24:55 · answer #7 · answered by littleflower_57 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does very much!! They dont have a clue what they are doing let alone have a baby and raise it
2006-07-09 22:40:52 · answer #8 · answered by Mrs. M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some could be,probably just a few.
But,I have a feeling most of what
they say is to get your reaction,and mine.
2006-07-10 01:23:29 · answer #9 · answered by Sherry H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its very disturbing, our world is going to be so overpopulated very soon!
2006-07-09 23:04:35 · answer #10 · answered by BVZ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋