How can i tell my parents that im pregnant im 23?

Question

HOW CAN I TELL MY PARENTS THAT IM PREGANT AN THEY HATE MY BOYFRIEND BECAUSE THEY SAY HES A LOWLIFE...
I LIVE AND WORK WITH MY PARENTS DONT KNOW HOW TO BREAK IT TO THEM

Answer 1

just tell them, they might be upset sat first but if this is your first child they are goin g to spoil it. but they will love the baby no matter what...and dont move in with your boyfriend

Answer 2

Well, at 23, you are an adult and can do as you want, but I know you want your parents to be proud of you and are worried what they will thing. They only want what is best for you. Are they correct about your boyfriend? Is he a decent guy, or is he a low life? You know the answer. Will he always be there for you and the baby? Will he support you? if you split, will he support the baby, or will he disappear?

You're parents are concerned about you and want the best for you. Just tell them, you can't change the fact that they don't like your b/f, or the fact that you are pregnant. So just tell them. I hope for your sake and the baby's sake, that your parents are wrong and your b/f is a good, decent guy, capable of being a good dad. If your parents are right, maybe you need to reconsider your situation.

Answer 3

You are 23 and that makes you an adult. Why are you still living with your parents? If you know they are going to object, then get a different job and move out. Take a long hard look at your boyfriend. Could your parents be right? Does he work? Will he marry you? Will he support his child? If answers are no, then you have some serious decisions to make. YOUR LIFE IS NO LONGER ABOUT YOU! If you choose to have this child you have to grow up and make responsible decisions that will give this child the best start in life. If you can't do this, then please give the child up for adoption or have an abortion.

Answer 4

Well, we have had some pregnancies happen in our extended family that weren't in the best set of circumstances, and my aunt always said that no matter what, babies are a little piece of heaven. You might sit your parents down and tell them that while you know they aren't happy about the circumstances, you hope they can at least be happy about what the outcome will be ... a little piece of heaven for you and them to love. Try to tell them that while you realize they are going to be angry about it, you hope they can keep any negativity or fighting about it to a minimum, because now that you are pregnant, everything you experience is also experienced by your baby ... and that is your primary concern right now and from this point forward. I would even advise for you to thoughtfully write it all down in a letter and hand it to them to read (in front of you). The letter isn't for you to escape facing and dealing with it, but rather it's just to get out everything you intend to say without breaking down crying or having it disintegrate into a fight that cuts it short. Be sure to include somewhere in there that you are sorry if you have hurt them or embarrassed them and that you don't intend for it to cause them more expense, work, inconvenience, etc. They are a different generation, and it may affect them in ways that you don't even suspect.

Answer 5

Dont listen to arrogant @$$holes like Stanley who act like they never made a mistake. I agree with everyone else though. You need to move out ASAP. You are 23 years old and will be responsible for another life now. Get everything figured out with you boyfriend to. Find out 1) Is he really going to be there for you? 2) Is he going to help support you and the bay financially? If the answers are swaying towards no its time to act now and get rid of the guy. If yes, support him. Tell your parents you love him and your going to be a family now. Yes, you made a mistake but your going to take care of it. Also throw in there that they will be grandparents. Get them excited.
If you cant muster up the courage to just tell them some stores sell gifts you can give that talk about becoming grandparents. Get them something like this. You wont have to say a word. Good luck.

Answer 6

Just tell them that you understand how they feel but this is what has happend and you are fully ready (if you are) to take care of this child. And they will love the child because they love you. But dont put off telling them. Just let them know you are old enough and mature enough to handle the situation. Its hard because they dont like your bf but maybe eventually they will come around once they see him with the baby. However, if he really is a lowlife then kick him to the curb!

Answer 7

Let me tell you I was in the same boat that you are in. Parents not liking the boyfriend and we lived together for 5years when I got prego. Not married just getting started in my career so was he. As long as he tries to be a good man then you really have no worries. Telling a parent is tough but remember they are like bats they can pick up on the smallest of things it would be smart to talk to your botfriend first about becoming prego. Then go to your mother with an action plan. You can not put raising your child on her or you will never stop hearing it (for other friends who went threw it). You need to get every step down from daycare to dr. bills to support just if he high tails it out of there. You will need her to support you emotional but keep money out of it. She will be mad and upset but in the end if you want to keep this child it will be her grandchild and remember there is nothing like uncoditional love for a child. Good Luck!!

Answer 8

You're already 23 years old and old enough to take responsibility for yourself. You should tell them the truth and how you're going to handle it (are you gonna push through with the birth or abort it- but i recommend that you push through with it, because I firmly believe that abortion is seriously wrong).

Don't be too worried if they get upset because as your parents, they do want the best for you, and having a baby outside of marriage is obviously not the best. But they are your parents and they do care for you, no matter how harsh they may seem to you or your boyfriend (them being critical of him is just another sign of how much they love you). I hope that things work out well with your parents.

Answer 9

Just tell them you cant hide it too long and at least you not 15. I am 23 and have an 8 year old son. My parents were pissed and who could blame them but me and the father are still together and doing great. They will get over by the time the baby comes. You could be worse off

Answer 10

well, I'm 24, and even though I'm not emotionally ready for a child, I know I would be fine telling my father that I was pregnant. I'm sure that you're smart enough to know how you got this way and that you and the father will have to learn to deal with this.

Just tell your parents. Ask for advice. Regardless of how much they dislike your boyfriend, they love you unconditionally and would be there for you in a heartbeat. And if you admit that you need help emotionally, your parents will be more understanding. Especially your mom. I'm sure she'd love to give you all of the advice and experience that she's learned.

Answer 11

I was nervous to tell my parents when I first got pregnant at 23. I had moved out at 18 so I didn't live with them. I hated my dad so the issue was more with my mom.
I finally told her and she was happy. I expected her to be upset and make me curse her out but she was supportive. You never know how they will react until you tell them. The main point is you are an adult and you should act like one. You're pregnant now, MOVE OUT. Live your life without your parents and they will respect you for it.

Good Luck!