do u think thats a good idea?
2006-07-21 12:16:59 · 8 answers · asked by DIANA LA CHULA 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It totally depends on her decision. Is she in a committed relationship? Does she have a decent job where she can afford to raise a child? Is she responsible? These are questions that need to be answered before she decides to get pregnant on purpose. I was an 18 yr old straight A senior in high school when I got pregnant-by accident. I also abstained from sex until I was 18, so you can see what happened to me. I was dating a 21 yr old sailor in the US Navy who promised the world. I am now 30, and the father has seen my son 3 times...he is now 11 1/2. It took me a really long time to get over the hurt that i felt. Thank God I was a responsible person because it was hard, but I did it. My son is a straight A student but I struggled financially for a very long time. It took a lot of help and support from my friends and family to be where I am today. I just got married in June and am just now able to put money aside for savings! Good Luck!!
2006-07-21 12:38:00 · answer #1 · answered by jennifer_lei1075 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is she in a committed relationship for more than a few weeks/months? Does the potential father want a child as well? Does she have the means for supporting a child? A good job with health insurance? Is she already established in the career she hoped to have? Is she done with school, or would she like to get an advanced degree? Does she have a nice place to live with enough room and the appropriate surroundings [e.g. a good neighborhood] for a child? Does she have family/friends to help support her emotionally, spirtitually, etc. as she goes through the pregnancy? Is she healthy, medically speaking (no STDs, etc.) and does she live a clean lifestyle (no drugs, alcohol, etc.)? All things considered, does she honestly have enough life experience at 18 to raise a child? At 18, my biggest concern was what club to hit next...it's really such a young age, although it seems at the time like you've got the world in your hands. She has a lot to consider and of course, ultimately, it's her choice, but having a baby is not like having a puppy...it consumes your life...tell her to ask herself the above questions and honestly answer them. If after doing so, she still believes it's the right choice, then it's up to her to do the right thing.
2006-07-21 12:27:12 · answer #2 · answered by Endo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it really depends on how mature she is i mean like if she is 18 but acts as if she was 7 than no. that is a terrible idea because she is not fit to handle a child but if she acts as if she was 30 than yes she is ready to have a child and it depends on the father figure. is the father mature, does he have money to support his child. take these questions into consideration
2006-07-21 13:30:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Ask her what's the thrill of carrying six (soon ten) pounds around, that poops, cries, keeps you from going out, costs TONS of money, wakes you up in the middle of the night, and takes constant, constant care. Find a teen mom and ask her it it's a good idea.
2006-07-21 12:21:53 · answer #4 · answered by DelK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if she is stable and out of school and has a job and has a great support system then i say she could do that. 18 is old enough to know what they want and wht decisions to make in life
2006-07-21 12:28:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah if she's more mature enough and have finish school!!! and has a job, a home, baby supplies,a husband or bf, MONEY so if she has that she's ready!
2006-07-21 12:20:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, give her my number 213-805-0561.
2006-07-21 12:19:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-07-21 12:24:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋