Do you know someone who had a baby when they were a teen?

Question

Did they finish school? did they regret getting pregnant? I have a friend who is pregnant and she is 16. Thanks for answering!

Answer 1

yes. they did finish school but they did the co-op thing

Answer 2

One of my closest friend's had a baby when she was 16 and her parent's did not end up raising the baby either. She went to night school and the father went during the day. Each set of grandparent's helped out, answering diaper questions and stuff like that, while each parent had the baby. They had an agreement that if they were going to keep the baby then the grandparent's would support them, let them live in the house, until school was finished and neither set would raise the baby either. She is 34 now and has only 2 children in all. The second is 6 years younger and she was married for that one. Not to the dad of the first however. They both parented that baby and he's now a really great student in college. So if she could beat the old's then anyone who loves their baby enough will do what it takes for them. Must finish school though or work will be hard to come by. Yes, my friend ended up going back to college and is now a realestate agent. She never regretted her baby. She loved him to much to be too upset about missing out on parties but she had true friends that hung out with her to make it better, like me. Hope it helps!

Answer 3

Yes. My younger sister got pregnant at 16. She didn't finish school, and also had another baby at 19. She now works at Starbucks, lives with her boyfriend, and my mom has custody of her 2 kids. It's not easy to raise a child at 16. Some have more support than others, so that's why some teens are able to finish their education and be a mom. It all depends on what the situation is.

Answer 4

I have two friends who both had baby girls when they were 16 or 17. Both my friends finished school with the help of their mothers watching the babies, and no, they have no regrets, they both grew up to be wonderful mothers and are having great lives so far. I got pregnant at age 19, but I am married. I didnt finish college, but i was only doing it to please my mother anyway. i am much happier being a stay at home mom and also spending a little time on my home business

Answer 5

Yes, my wife had a child when she was 15. She finished high school when she was 16, and finished Junior College when she was 19. She deeply regrets becoming pregnant so early because she knows that she wasn't the parent her daughter deserved, however, she also believes if she hadn't have gotten pregnant she would have basically dropped out of life. She was into drinking and smoking drugs and having multiple sexual partners, all that stopped when she found out she was pregnant. She got serious about life, and though it hasn't always been smooth sailing, things are looking up. Our daughter, (I adopted her), is now in 3rd grade, and in a few years we may have another.

Answer 6

I had a daughter when I was 16. I gave her up for adoption. I finished high school when I was 22.

Yes, I regret getting pregnant. But I don't regret having the baby instead of having an abortion. My daughter found me a few years ago and we have a relationship now.

I will say, though, that after having a baby, whether you keep it or give it up for adoption, your youth is OVER. You can never go back.

Answer 7

I know quite a few. I went to a school that had a special class for girls with kids or pregnant with one. They ran the preschool and learned about how to raise kids and such. I can't remember what exactly the name of the class was but I thought it was a great idea. My one friend did indeed finish school and then also went to college. She had some problems at first figuring out how to pay for child care (not sure how she did it). But she is very successfull now and she seems very happy with all her decisions she made in her life.
My advice to any young mother would be to not let your child hold you back or you may have some resentment towards your child later on. You might feel they took your life away. Just keep working toward your goals and you can achieve anything you want. And keep your chin up.

Answer 8

There is currently a 16 year old girl at my school who is 9 months pregnate. I think she has handled the situation very well. She moved in with the father and they support each other , but they did not get married. She has stayed in school and been able to balance her home life and school work. After the child is born she will be attending night school in our area, so she will not miss getting an education. I think this is a wonderful choice. And while your friend may currently regret getting pregnate, it is important for her (this is where you could possibly help) to accept it and make the most of it. Everything happens for a reason.

Answer 9

I got pregnant when I was 17. I did not finish school. However I have a very good job that pays alot with out a dgree. It is very hard to raise a child at that age. I don't rereat having my son. But I wish I would have waited. I am 29 and just had another baby. I have a deeper connection with my child now because I am mature. It will be the hardest thing she will ever have to go through.

Answer 10

I had my daughter when i was 16....i finished school with my familys help. I don't ever regret doing it..my daughter is too precious to me. If your friend has a good support system she will be fine....it's all about having and asking for help when you need it. If she doesnt want to raise the baby there are thousands of couples who would love to adopt a baby and give it a good home. Good Luck to her...only she can make the decision..noone else. Hope this helps.

Answer 11

I knew several people, most that I can think of did finish school, I think one or two perhaps did not. I don't know for sure, but they probably did regret getting pregnant when they did, but do now regret the child that they have.