2006-08-23 10:22:15 · 33 answers · asked by Demi 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I don't think it will destroy your life. Depending on what type of support system you have. It may slow down your career. You would have to work really hard at getting a degree and raising a child. That depends on how driven you are......You can do anything as long as you try but it would be hard.
2006-08-23 10:27:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No!! Life goes on even after the kids are raised. Think about this- I am 28 and have 3 kids who will all be grown and moved out by the time I am 45. Being a young mom gives me the energy to play with the kids and do much more than I could later on. Moms go to college all of the time, (not me, but some do..) It's never too late to go to college and get a new career. Children don't stop anything. They enhance lives and there is nothing more valuable than a good family. (Besides God.)
2006-08-23 10:26:19 · answer #2 · answered by mama 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not at all.
I think that it is harder on a person to achieve their career goals when they have children at a young age, but it is possible. It takes more work, and therefore, maybe those who do feel more gratification at the end. Who do you think is going to be continuing to climb their carrer ladder, and maybe get the chance to retire early because their kids are of legal age by the time they turn 40!?
In a way I find it better than being buckled down with school aged kids at 50 years old when your ready to retire. Also: You have to plan for your retirement and your kids' college funds to happen all at the same time.
There are definately positive things about having kids at a young age.
2006-08-23 10:25:43 · answer #3 · answered by Miss Jose 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kids are a very big responsibility and you need to devote yourself fully to them. People manage a career and have children but at that tender age I don't think it would DESTROY your career potential, but rather challenge it. With the help of family and friends I believe it could be done no problem - though I'd advise wait to at LEAST 25! I had my first unexpectedly at 26 and though I'd travelled and done things with my life until then I still felt I had lots more I could have done... maybe there is never a PERFECT time but I do think people should live it up a bit before settling down.
2006-08-23 10:33:24 · answer #4 · answered by Nikita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I am an 18 year old mom and I think that is you have the determination and will to do what is right for you and your child then nothing will destroy your chances...it will only make it harder. I am going to school, carrying a part-time job and raising my daughter. I think that I am doing a decent job at all three and I will not let anything stand in my way of carrying out my dreams.
2006-08-23 10:35:30 · answer #5 · answered by g_bug 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no way if ur goal orientated nothing will stand in ur way to get what u want an a baby is just a set back u need so set goals an push yourself to get there. most collages these days have creches. an as 4 a life a child keeps u grounded 18, 19 , 20 are the ages people get involved in drink n drugs if u have a child it gives ur a chance to grow up an priorities what i need from life. like a house an a good job.
2006-08-23 11:39:00 · answer #6 · answered by Twiggie 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not necessarily but it does obviously make things harder. How are you supposed to get through University with a newborn baby? You'd have to have a really strong support network - family willing to help you, care for the baby when you're out etc. And it still might not be possible.
I know girls who've had babies at 18 or 19 and gone onto Uni, but the baby was basically raised by the girl's parents. they took care of it in the day, got up at night with it, looked after it when she went out socialising etc. Seems really sad.
2006-08-24 08:08:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will not destroy your chances, career in life but it will make it harder for you. I had my youngest when i was 18 and my second when i was 19. It made things for my husband and i very though because i had just graduated and didn't have a job and he worked at a grocery store. But neither one of us gave up and because of our kids we struggled, me at work and him at school. We are blessed that both of our families helped with the young ones when we were at work or school, and now 10 years later i have a very good job with very good pay as a bookkeeper and my husband is now a professor at New Mexico State University. Your life will become what ever you make of it, so if you are pregnant and young don't be scared you will be successfull if you work hard at it. Good luck:)
2006-08-23 10:43:43 · answer #8 · answered by ange!s26 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, it may be harder.I had my only child at 17. I'm now 42 and my daughter is 25. I have only been unable to work for 4 months in the last 25 years and have worked full time for the rest. I learned to drive/passed my test at 38, have many qualifications from work related training & courses. I have lots of foriegn hols and please myself in my daily life. my daughter is pregnant now so I am looking forward to having a grandchild and feel glad that i had my daughter when I did, yes I missed out on things but I more than make up for it now.
2006-08-23 10:41:57 · answer #9 · answered by angel tristen 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
having kida that yound doesnt destroy your life but it makes it a bit harder to achieve some goals in life, but theres that many daycares available you can still pursue a carear i had my first at eighteen and my secind at 22 i am now 24 going back to colledge in a years time when my daughter starts school do pursue my career again so its always possible just might take a bit longer. no matter what age you have children you will always have to work around your career and the kids.
2006-08-23 11:47:06 · answer #10 · answered by sarah m 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋