Why shouldn't a girl who is 10-13 years old get pregnant and have a baby?

Question

I already know the answer but I need someone to explain it better than I can.

Answer 1

Ok, here's why... only 100 year ago in America, life expectancy was only 47 years old. That's right, most people died before age 50 right here in the USA only 100 years ago. Also, a lot of children died, so people had lots of kids and they started young. Life was much shorter and people died from common things like the flu. The world has changed very, very, very much in the last 100 years. People live much longer, and they can do much more with their lives. But to be able to go out and do al the different things possible, travel, work in different professions, build a life in a good place, we can't have kids when we are 12 years old. That will be a ball and chain that will make you have to sit out and watch all of these opportunities go by. Tell her there is plenty of time to have children later now. And it will be much better if she waits. Much better. She can go build a good life in a good place with a good partner and then bring children into that life. Now she has little or nothing to offer them and will cause her child to suffer.

Answer 2

Having a baby is a lot of responsabilities even for an adult couple; you need to be mature enough to do that, and 13 is basically too young. It is a life changing experince for the best of us, and It is simply too much for a teenager. You need to finish education, get a job, learn from life's own experinces and others around you, then think of a baby. Remember it is not a doll to play with, it is not a game, but a very demanding and everlasting experience; once the baby is here, it is too late, and you can't just put in a cupboard to stop it crying.

Answer 3

Because not only are they still a child but also they have no money to take care of the baby on their own. Kids these days think that having a baby is fun and easy but in all reality its not the first couple of months are soooooooo hard. You barely get to sleep and youre always cranky because of lack of sleep. and then on top of that youve got a baby whining and hollering at 3 am because theyre hungry. Just think newborns need to eat every 3 hours, I know a preteen doesnt want to get up and feed a baby every 3 hours. And 9 times out of 10 that boy wont stick around trust me wait and enjoy your chidhood because once its gone its seriously gone!!!!

Answer 4

There are many things to think about before deciding to have and raise a child. Once a person becomes a parent, she or he is responsible for another person for at least the next 18 years. Raising a child involves a major commitment in time and money. And in general, teenage mothers do not do as well in life as teens who delay childbearing. Their family incomes are lower. They are more likely to be poor and receive welfare; they are less educated; and they are less likely to be married. Their children may also have a harder time growing up.

Here are some things to think about before becoming a parent:

Am I ready to help a child feel wanted and loved 24 hours a day for the next 18 years and beyond?
Can I talk about my feelings and other important things with the father of the child, my partner, family, and friends? Will I have their support?
Am I ready to accept full responsibility for parenting and go it alone, if it becomes necessary? Will I have enough money to support myself and a child?
Am I mature enough to keep from harming the child physically or emotionally? (I won't ridicule, humiliate, slap, hit, or threaten my child no matter what happens, no matter how frustrated I get.)
Am I ready to seek whatever counseling I need to become a better parent?
Am I ready to give up my social life with my friends to take care of my baby?
Am I ready to put my school or career plans on hold?
Even with the help of family and friends, being a single parent is not easy. It is often complicated and frustrating. The child's needs will constantly change and so will the ability to meet those needs. Consider talking with someone in the family, a friend, a trusted religious advisor, or a counselor about all the things that she is thinking and feeling right now.

Answer 5

Pregnancy is VERY stressful for the body and mind, and at 10-13, even if you are ABLE to get pregnant, it's a very traumatic experience for the body. The risks are very very high, because as a 10-13 year old, your body isn't finished growing, and it's hard for your body to grow WHILE supporting another child inside of it. It's difficult during and after the pregnancy. On an opinion level, I think teens should be focusing on THEIR lives, their education, their friends and family, THEMSELVES. Being a teenager are some of the funnest years of your life, and you grow up FAST with a baby, so you'd be missing out. Just my opinion.

Answer 6

having a baby at the age of 20 is hard enough. but at 13. about all the late nights that a child wants to stay up and talk to friends. about 16 when they want to go on dates. is grandma keeping the baby?? about 18 the last year of high school you have prom is the baby, who by the way is getting ready to start school, going to be the date. come on now a child 10-13.....be a kid yourself. enjoy life sex should be the last thing on your mind. get into your classes at school. make something of yourself besides being a "Mommie".

Answer 7

If you dont know the answer to that then you have major issues. 10-13 year olds can not financialy provide for a baby so then your in the welfare system, how would you even educate your child at 10 -13 years old your like in 4th-7th grade. Its just plain stupid and little girls shouldnt be thinking about having babies they should be doing girl stuff.

Answer 8

ok here is a quick over view to having a kid that young i know these things i had mine at 19 prego at 18 not as young but still young. you have no sleep no time for youself much less your friends, you cant spend to much time with your kid cause you need a job and school then you cant be the best parent if your gone all the time, theres tons of stess, if you screw up once it could be the childs life, every thing is up to you, you would never have fun. kids dont just love you because your lonly or whatever you have to give all the love and expect nothing in return.

Answer 9

cause your body isnt mature enough to carry a baby it could harm the baby and you

cause you cant get a job to support the baby and your self

the dad will probley freak out and deny the baby

the dad cant get a job to support the baby

and if the dad is old enough then he will probly go to jail for u being under age

and i know i already said this but its danger for u and the baby

otherwise it would be all fine good luck

Answer 10

You need someone else to explain to you why a 10 year girl shouldn't have a baby. The question is self explanatory and the answer is right in front of you.