My 16 year old sister is pregnant. Our parents are very traditional and would blow their tops if they found out she had sex. Also, the father is nt the type of person my parents would be happy as the father of their grandchild.I think that if they know my sister is pregnant, they might disown her and the baby. What should she do?
2006-08-01 13:40:59 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
You and your sister need to tell them ASAP. That way your sister can get the proper treatment and care. If she going to go through with the pregnancy she needs to see a doctor and take her vitamins. Also they need to run all sorts of blood tests to see if your sister is lacking anything such as iron, potassium, and they will also test for diabetes. The best thing to do is be honest. They may even surprise you with their reaction.
2006-08-01 14:24:45 · answer #1 · answered by Angela R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She needs to tell the father and your parents. Like everyone else is saying it's not exactly something that is easy to hide. Don't get an abortion! Look at all of your options...go to this web site. itsaboutlove.org I hope that helps some. Just remember there is a little spirit growing in your sister, she needs to do what is best for that baby not her, not you, not your parents or even that father but the BABY.
2006-08-01 13:52:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, she needs to talk to your parents. Chances are, they will be very supportive of her. She also needs to let the father of the baby know - that way, he has a chance to be a father to the baby if he decides to and can help her make decisions.
Your sister can also talk to planned parenthood and see what way would be the "best" to talk to your parents. Your sister is going to need a lot of support right now, no matter what her decision is - she needs to be open and honest with your parents and the birth father.
2006-08-01 13:45:44 · answer #3 · answered by lonely_girl3_98 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is planning on keeping the baby, she should be up front and tell them and the father. It would only get harder with time and adventually they would have to know.
If she is considering ending the pregnacy, she should probably talk to her doctor and find out more about the options. Depending on how likely she thinks her parents are to be supportive she could choose to inform them or not. Personally if I wasn't keeping the child and I was worried about them dissowning me or causing more stress in an already stressful time, I wouldn't tell them.
Either way it should be her decission whether or not to tell them. Good luck and God bless.
2006-08-01 13:49:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you'll have a close family member that she may be able to tell and trust? Maybe you both can go in and talk to your parents about it. If she has that additional support there it may go a little more smoothly. Then again your parents just may be a little more supportive then you'll think. Never doubt the love and support parents have for there children. Just give it a try.
2006-08-01 13:47:36 · answer #5 · answered by Danielle M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She needs to tell them. It's amazing how different parents can be when facing news like this. The father of the child should know but if he is not a suitable father then she should try to get him to sign over rights ASAP.
2006-08-01 13:45:42 · answer #6 · answered by Kim D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Youd be suprised at how parents actually react as apposed to how you think they will. Whether what you say happens or not she needs to tell her parents. As far as the father, she needs to tell him too. Your parents cant change who the father is so they will have to learn to deal with it. Hopefully they will suprise you and be caring and supportive. Afterall, it is their own child and they have to know she isn't perfect and makes "mistakes". Instead of her telling them she is pregnant maybe they will be glad that she didn't tell them she found out she has AIDS or cancer. You never know.
2006-08-01 14:01:26 · answer #7 · answered by ktpb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok i'm pretty biast about this one so forgive me. yes she should tell her parents because they might get mad but eventually they will help her out. my mom was 15 when she got pregnant with me. she told my dad but he was told he wasnt allowed to have anything to do with me. her parents who are very religious were mad and hurt but they helped her through it and basically raised me themselves. abortion in my mind shouldnt be considered the child deserves to live. the baby never did anything wrong why should he be punished. abortion was an option in my case but hey i'm here arnt i. if she doesnt have the support of her parents then maybe adoption but know that one day the child might want to meet her and what is she going to do then. talk to the guy about it, he might not be the kind of guy her parents would want as a son in law or anything but if he'll love his child and ba a father to him there's no reason to not let him. it's all a matter of personal opinion i suppose but hey you have to decide for yourself what you want.
2006-08-01 13:55:39 · answer #8 · answered by larissacory 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats sad! Your parents would disown her? I think she should be honest and tell them. She is only 16 and she is going to need all the support she can. If she can't do it alone, be there with her for support. Good Luck!!!
2006-08-01 13:45:37 · answer #9 · answered by lindsslc78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes tell your parents. they may be mad at first but that will pass and they will be able to help her choose the best option available for her and the baby. She needs to talk to someone older who she respects and values the opinion of, believe it or not often this is your parents but you don't realize it until you are put in a tough situation
2006-08-01 13:50:08 · answer #10 · answered by 2t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋