2006-10-01 07:03:47 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
It all depends on the person. No one is really ever 100% ready for kids, but having a child can really force someone to grow up quickly. Family support and friends can help a lot though. Do your research! If you have a choice, I personally would wait a few more years, but if you're already pregnant, it's not the end of the world! Enjoy motherhood - there's nothing like it.
2006-10-01 07:06:25 · answer #1 · answered by akflame81 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how mature of a 19 year old you are and whether or not you are in a relationship and can support a child. I was 19 when I had my first child and went on to have 4 more children, but that was within a marriage and being able to support children without expecting state hand outs. I have 5 great kids and they are the proudest things i have done in life.
2006-10-01 07:48:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe everyone matures at different rates and some people are mature enough at 19 to take care of a child. But I would be sure before you make the decision. Children are gifts from God but if you have a child that young you will miss out on a lot of things in your life. You need to look in to your own heart and lifestyle and make the decision for yourself no one can tell you what is best for you.
2006-10-01 07:08:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the situation if u are 19 and trying to get pregnant than dont, because you have a lot more of life to see and a lot more to do! If you are pregnant now then it doesnt matter the age, if you feel you are ready to have a child then i wish you the best of luck. Although a great experience kids are a lot of hard work, and are worth it, but are you going to wish you were out with your friends or up feeding a baby? !9 is young but i know girls that have had a baby younger and are doing a great job and should be proud of themselves.
2006-10-01 07:21:21 · answer #4 · answered by EMMA O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think at 19 you really haven't enjoyed and lived life yet to bring another human being into this world. It's not too young its just too early to start having to be responsible for someone other than yourself. Enjoy your life there's so much for you to experience and have fun. A baby is a very demanding and selfish creature. They are beautiful but that is their job. We as mothers and fathers have to nourish them until they can go on their own (at 18-19!) So just be prepared to give up your life and devote it to your child it's what they deserve, since they did not have a choice to ask whether their parent was ready or not for the responsibility that comes along with them. No one can stop you in your ultimate decision to have or not have a baby other than yourself. Think it through very carefully. Expect to give up your $ for that new designer purse or cool phone because you need to buy formula,diapers, baby clothes....all adds up and costs a lot in the end. And when you want to think of going to the movies or out with friends because you want to take a break, you need to find a babysitter who is trust worthy enough and will not break your purse. Good luck to you, make good choices
2006-10-01 07:16:53 · answer #5 · answered by Nikie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not too young to have a child. But more important is there money available to make sure it has all the things it needs? And will the child be born into a loving and stable family?
And most important of all, does the mother feel ready to have a child? You never get your youth back, but if she realises what she'll sacrifice and knows it's worth it, then good luck to her.
2006-10-01 07:13:17 · answer #6 · answered by Fifi L'amour 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 19 when I had my first child (who will be 20 years old in a few months) but I'd wait until my late twenties if I could do it all over again, since I would have been wiser by then and a better parent.
2006-10-01 07:08:19 · answer #7 · answered by Laura Renee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 1st reaction would be yes!! but who are any of us to tell you that..we dont know you. I know people of all ages who have had children some young as 19 who have coped amazingly with the demands of parenthood, and some older who have struggled!! You need to look at every aspect of your life and decide if you are ready or could wait a while,just remember a babys for life and will be there forever!! Good Luck
2006-10-01 07:15:16 · answer #8 · answered by sphinxx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the maturity of the person. My mom was married at 17 and had me at 19 and went on to have another 4 her and my dad have been married for 34 years now!
2006-10-01 07:07:59 · answer #9 · answered by leanne r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it all depends on the person and if they feel ready enough to have a child and have that kind of responsibility.
You're going to have someone depending on you 24/7.
It's different when you want one, to when you're looking at the test and you really are pregnant, It all hits reality.
If you feel your ready, then do it. I'm 24, married, pregnant but still have my career infront of me which just hit off just before I got pregnant, but I know I'll go back to all of that after. I'm completely ready.
Good luck and I hope you make the right choice.
2006-10-01 07:07:31 · answer #10 · answered by Vickyandbump 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋