A law for teen pregnancies?

Question

Don't you think there should be a law where if a teen get pregnant she must give up that child for adoption? There are so many couples in this country that want to have a child but can't. And these kids just keep popping them out & keeping them. What do you think??? If yes, how can we get the ball rolling on this.

Not getting pregnant is easy to do. They just need to learn to say no.

I am an adoptee. I was also a virgin bride at the age of 28. So, for all of you who were teen parents, why didn't you learn to say no! I am guessing no self control and no self respect.

Answer 1

i dont think that the teen should be forced to give their child up for adoption bc there are plenty of kids out there already that need a home.....instead maybe they can give the teen (not the parent...no matter what age they are) a large fine and community service even if they get an abortion or give the child up for adoption. The reason i think this is bc not all teens would be willing to give their baby up...i think they should be able to keep their child....but they should have maybe a 500 fine and some community service that maybe the father could take care of....maybe if these kids knew that if they get pregnant they'll be responsible for paying their own fines....i know my idea isnt the greatest but im sure someone can come up with a way that would make teens try harder to avoid getting pregnant....maybe a license or something

Answer 2

I got pregnant at 18, but I was/am married. There are just as many unfit mothers over the age of 25 as there are unfit teenage mothers. Don't get me wrong, I think that there are way too many young girls getting pregnant. I even asked a question about this "Why so young?" And I wish that there was some way to keep them from getting pregnant, but unfortunately, we can't do that. I think that there should maybe be a class that you have to take when you find out you're pregnant. In this class they would cover everything from how your body changes to how you can get help if you need it, financially, emotionally, whatever kind of help you need. The class should also go over options such as adoption. I think that a lot of people, including people mature enough to have children, would be better parents if they knew what to expect. I am a new mom (my son is 8 months old), and while I have been around babies my whole life, I was still lost the first month or two. I don't think that a law like that would ever pass. But I do think that we need to do something about all these young girls getting pregnant.

Answer 3

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR FU*CKING MIND! Teenagers are people too you jerk! I was a teen parent and I kept her and she's wonderful and I'm married now. I waited 4 years to have another child because I learned my lesson about responsibility. I'm just as concerned about so many teen pregnancies but the solution is not ripping a child from an unwilling mother, it's education about not just abstinence but birth control. These teens have no idea what it's like to be a mother until it happens and yes there are irresponsible ones who don't use birth control and continue to have more but that is the exception not the rule. You are so insanely ignorant it's almost comical. So you're saying it's ok to tear children away from their mothers because they are young and give them to people who can't have children? That's garbage! I'm guessing you're probably against abortion which is funny because you're saying don't kill the baby kill the teen parent-damage these girls so greatly that it would be nearly impossible to fix them.I have seen a child being given up I was in the room-she planned to give this child up and it was gut wrenching for her. I was horrified and spent the entire weekend holding my child and appreciating her in every way. You are ignorant and there should be a law against that!


*****VIRGIN AT 28---That's just creepy. And self control isn't always the case. Idiot, it's not always about the sex or the guy but you're perfect and charmed and wouldn't know what it's like to be alone at 16 now would you.

Answer 4

There should not be a law for this becasue not all teens are the same and some are capable of taking care of themselves more than some adults can. My mom is an example of this. She had my sister at 13 and she raised my brothers and I too. If it would become such a law, this is a civil right that the are taking away from the youth. Everyone should have the choice in keeping their children. I love my mom and i am grateful she kept me and did not give me to someone who I could not imagine being with. It wrong and I think that people have to be open to all situations.

Answer 5

Hell no. Do you think we should extend that to taking away a child, or children, from parents for making ONE mistake.

If a teen exhibits a pattern of behavior, not even just a teen- adults as well, that is indicative of neglectful and irresponsible rerpoduction...then she should have some consequences levied at her. (There are already a lot of laws in place to regulate such behavior)

I mean..if the girl, for whatever reasons, is just a careless, leg-spreading slut and could care less about her actions or the result of same..there should be consequences.

If she became pregnant because of a lapse of judgment or a failed prophilactic measure....she should be given the chance, working with counselors and family, to be a parent to the child.

To just arbitrarily yank children from there biological parent(s) is the stuff is the stuff you read about and get sick over...like Red Corner, Communism, police state countries, etc., etc.

Answer 6

No. Not all teens are just popping kids out & not taking care of them, by the way. I have a friend that had a baby at 19 & she is a very good mother. And there are already plenty of children in the system waiting to be adopted.

Answer 7

That's unconstitutional!! Don't get me unsuitable, abortion is unsuitable and must be a crime, and I believe the lady that stated it must be punishable through demise- a lifestyles for a lifestyles. However, it is not reasonable to take the youngster clear of them simply due to the fact they're younger, in a few instances it possibly a well thought, however you can not punish each and every character underneath 18, there are plenty of younger moms that experience raised their youngster and grew to become out the bigger for it. Even despite the fact that I'm towards younger youngster pregnancies, this regulation might be unfair, so NO I would not aid it. If you wish to cut down youngster being pregnant satisfactory, punish the mother and father for letting their children run wild, now not the children! It is a childs nature to do their possess factor, it's the PARENTS accountability to instruct them what's correct and unsuitable.

Answer 8

No I don't think there should be a law againt it. Why all the anger? Why are you angry that your birth mother was a teen, just be glad you're ok. Some teens are stupid, yeah I know I have teen friends who I myself think should give their children up for adoption, they are irresponsible and just plain dumb. That's not all cases though. I had my 1st daughter at 15. I finished high school, stayed with my baby's father and got married. We both work and I go to college part-time. It's a different situation for all. Don't judge all people because of something that still haunts you from your past.

Answer 9

It all depends on the person having the child. I have seen people in their 20's and 30's having children and they are horrible parents. I had my son when I was 16. Yes I was young, but, I never handed him to my parents so I could go out and party with my friends. I graduated high school and I have a college degree. My son is now 12 and he's in Boy Scouts and he get's straight A's. I did it on my own. No welfare, no handouts, just hard work. I do agree with you that there are ALOT of girls out there having children way too young and something should be done about it. But every case is different.

Answer 10

ok i was a teen mom and i have self respect and also a colledge graduate i got my h.s diploma at 16 and my degree at 21 while raising my son i wasn't wild and i knew how to so no i also knew i had the right to say yes and i did it was hard but i made it and my son is fine and will one day make it when he gets older me honestly if that was the law i would have aborted my son instead of having him because i will not carry a child 9 months and give it up i don't see how anyone could do it i don't mean to offend anyone this is just me veiws on the subject and no i don't support abortion either i love my child dearly children should be with their parents unless their parents are unfit and most teenage parents are fit parents