What do you think about teenagers becoming parents?

Question

What are your main reasons for or against it?

Answer 1

I don't really think it's right for teens to be parents. They're young and aren't done growing-physically and mentally. They need their parents still and aren't ready for such a big commitment like parenthood. I'm against it unless they are like 18 or 19. If they're 12-17 I think that is wrong. People who are for it, should really think about the risks of teen parents. They need an education so they can have a well-supported family fincially and they need to become mature and responsible people.

Some people may FEEL and LOOK as if they're ready, but in reality teens aren't ready for parenthood. The teens I've seen who are parents regret it, are single parents or wish that they would've waited longer.

Answer 2

I'm against it mainly because I think most teenagers are not planning these children. Unfortunately they are barely figuring out who they are themselves. I believe we are always evolving so no matter what age we have our children, some people mature at different stages. I hate the fact that people believe life is over when you have kids, not true: kids give so many people a reason to live and better themselves. It just seems that when a teenager has a child most times they are an oops.And that's not a great perspective to start with.

Answer 3

I'm definitely against it.

As a teenager, you are still learning and growing. Therefore, I don't think it is right to be responsible for another life. Most teenagers aren't even in a position where they can take care of themselves, let alone someone else. And babies are VERY expensive.
Also, I don't think it is something that should be rushed. That is the time to figure out what you want to do and where you want to be in life. Once you have a child, you live for that child. It is no longer about you and what you want at that point. So, I think you should take care of you before having kids. Do all of the things you want to do, take the time to be selfish. There is no need to rush having a child.

Answer 4

There is nothing in life that you can do that will be more important or fulfilling than having a family. Ask happy old people what was/is best about life. They'll say, "my family." Ask those with regrets what they regret most. It will be that they were bad parents or didn't spend enough time with their kids when they were growing up.

18 is "mature" enough to sign up for the military and die for a cause. It is old enough to begin a family. And with student loans, it is very possible to go to school while raising a family. It would be hard, but well worth the trouble.

On the other hand, if you are pregnant and not married, you should consider adoption.

Answer 5

A waste of a youth, teenagers need to experience the world and enjoy being a teenager. You don't want the responsiblilities of an adult, they suck. I would rather be a teenager rather than being 29. You guys have it all, free rent, provided food, all you do is go to juvie and then get out. Once you have a child you have given up your teenager status and decide to accept the responsibilties of a grown up, be prepared to set up to the plate and actively engage yourself in modern society. This mean paying taxes, rent (house payment), this mean finding a suitable job to provide for your family. I mean no disrespect to you at all, I am not saying that you are immature, but trust me this responibility is great and you MUST be able to from a plan on how you are going to deal with it and stick to it, otherwise you will have avery hard time.

Answer 6

I'd rather not. See if it was the the eighteenth century we'd be talking about the norm. However it's happening to many teenagers nowadays and they have absolutely NO idea what a life altering event having a child is much less being a parent. It's gonna be rough and the worst thing of all is that the most affected party is the children.

Answer 7

I I'm a teenage parent my self and is the hardest think in the world. But we mature fast enough to take care of our children's. But is always better to Wait and finish school have fun and then be happy to become a parent. Some times I cry just by thinking that I have to stay at home with two kids and a deployed husband.

Answer 8

It is not right. But it does happen so we all have to support them through this period of their life. I am against it because teenagers are not ready to be moms or dads they are not properly prepared for this role. But you can't reject them especially parents they will need all the support they can get so they will get Back on track after this experience. Usually they turnout to be better persons after.

My mom was a teenage mom and she is the best mom I cold ask for.... So I would say to anyone who knows someone in such a situation to be a supporter of this person, be the best friend or family member you can and give them always words of encouragement and good advice.

Answer 9

I think they are all airheads if they think that teens should be parents. Yes, there are teens who have had babies that became good parents... however it's later in life they end up regretting their choice. Why ruin the best time in your life by taking on such responsibility? I had my first baby at age 21 and I was totally prepared.... until I had him. Then I was like "OMG why didn't I wait?" I love him dearly but I wish I had waited a while longer. I am now a mother for the rest of my life. Never again will I have just "ME" to care for.

Answer 10

I think in this day in age it is inexcusable. For an advanced society we are still making the same mistakes. Something has to change.. drastically to stop teenagers from becoming early parents. It limits their life when they can be so much more and provide so much more when they come of age. Dreams are broken and plans rearranged because of all these pregnancies.