In the pregnancy section, I see a LOT of questions from teens about "Am I pregnant". I'm just curious, it seems like a lot of these girls are not wanting a baby right now. If so, why are you not using birth control?
2006-10-16 07:12:55 · 22 answers · asked by Searcher 7 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I just read my first ? like that, so I'm not well versed with what they are asking, but I'll say that some of the responses I just read to this were off base. Why do you think they are asking here online their ?'s, because no one has explained this stuff to them. I figured a high school health class should have, but maybe the conservatives have outlawed those types of courses for kids nowadays. And parents certainly have a role here, dont you think! You cant say these girls are stupid, they are simply YOUNG and uneducated. How old are you that you forget what it was like to be a teenager? Did you not have sex until you were 25 and married???? Probably not. And it's not just teenagers who have sex and wind up pregnant not meaning to... So let's say this 15yr old girl wants to have sex, or what is more likely is being pressured into having sex. She is suppose to be on the pill? No, her parents have to be consenting to that and so she wont go to them. Use a condom, that could work if only her boyfriend weren't in her same high school class and is too embarrassed to buy them at the store (are kids even allowed to buy them? Have no idea if they are like cigarettes or something). Sure the best thing is not to have sex until you're an adult, but for a lot of kids that isnt the reality. Let's try to help them and not put them down.
2006-10-16 07:32:45 · answer #1 · answered by MaPetiteHippopotame 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hmmm...parents should be responisble to put their daighters on birth control? So what about the young men?? THEY need to take responsibility also. It is not just the young women.
Personally, I think no parent who is concerned for their daugher or son would condone a 12 or 13...or older...teen being on BC. I believe sex is for marriage. Premarital sex is wrong, and if my children choose to do it, I will NOT offer to help them do it. They want BC, they can suck it up and go get it. Now, that's not saying I won't take my daughter should she ask. Firstly, I'd have a heart attack, then we'd discuss it. I would ONLY help her to prevent her having a baby before she could care for it, but...BC pills and IUD's and such DON'T protect your son or daugher from STD's. They HAVE to use a condom. No other choice.
And to the question asker.....I don't get it either. So many questions about "Am I pregnant...could I be pregnant"....read. This wuestion has been asked a million and a half times. Plus...go to the store and BUY A TEST!!! LOL!!! How should I know if you are? I can say...you had unprotected sex during a time when you could very well get pregnant....but I can't say for sure if they are!!!! Ah well...we were all teens once....
2006-10-16 07:37:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not a pregnant teenager, but I am an adult trying for 7 months to become pregnant. The reasons are really quite simple if you would sit back and think about it.
They either are pressured into not using barrier methods (condoms) by their boyfriends. They don;t want to lose the man so they comply with his wishes.
They can;t talk to their parents about birth control because of religious issues or what not.
They have not take n the time to figure out that they can get it on their own through planned parenthood.
All of these reasons go straight back to the way they were raised. If they could talk to their parents about enything and everything then they would probably have birth control. They were not raised to stand up for their rights.
They should be smart enough to get it themselves.
2006-10-16 07:17:45 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We could keep asking ourselves this question over and over again, but these kids don't seem to learn their lessons. They're so curious about sex or they think they're in love and responsible enough to take that next step, but can't handle the consequences. No matter how much you tell these kids to abstain or use protection, this subject will forever come up no matter what. Most of these kids have a hard time talking to their parents, teachers or counselors about these things -- I'm guessing, they feel uncomfortable to talk to anyone, but their peers about it. This doesn't help because their peers are probably doing the same thing or they're telling them not to do it too and they're just to hardheaded to listen. This is unfortunate, but true. A lack of being educated has a lot to do with teenage pregnancy as well.
2006-10-16 07:21:23 · answer #4 · answered by JoesWifee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just started looking at this site today and it does seem to be frquented by teens. To me it makes sense that this is a safe anonymous place to ask questions about something they are terrified about.
I think the young women who have it together enough to plan for sex and use birth control ( as teens ) are not the ones who you'll find here...they have a parent, or a doctor and a place to get their questions answered. But the ones who ask here do deserve compassion.
2006-10-16 08:24:44 · answer #5 · answered by ouch 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is A LOT of pressure out there right now. The new teen generation is one that does not withold urges, one that does not think before acting, because the new mantra is "Live for today, for we die tomorrow". And in that......it seems like everyday they outlook is "i'm invincible".
Teenage girls have pressures to conform to society, and to perform for their mates. Very few can avoid this fact. Not only that, but they don't know enough to protect themselves. It's just a dangerous cycle.
2006-10-17 01:17:55 · answer #6 · answered by lilsedalemami 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've heard the excuse that its too expensive or kills the mood or they don't want their parents to find out.
But, think about it - babies are waay more expensive than a box of condoms or some pills and nothing kills the mood like morning sickness or a screaming baby. Asking your parent to take you to the Dr. for birth control has got to be easier than telling them that you are pregnant.
Unfortunately, most young people don't put that much forethought into the situation.
2006-10-16 07:37:17 · answer #7 · answered by Ravishing 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love your question. It is so true. If you're not ready for children, why take the risks. If you're not smart enough or mentally prepared enough to talk to your parents about getting on birth control, you have no right participating in the act of sex.
Its terrifying how many young people today take such crazy risks "because my friends are" and then reality hits that OMG i'm pregnant and my baby daddy doesnt want anything to do with me...
PATHETIC!!!!!
KIDS THINK BEFORE YOU ACT...TALK TO YOUR PARENTS...THEY'LL APPRECIATE U TALKING TO THEM INSTEAD OF JUST GOING OUT THERE AND MAKING BABIES AND NOT WANTING THEM!!!!
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2016-10-16 06:31:50 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's more of a society problem. There has to be parental permission from the doctor for a birth control method. You thnk these teens will go to their parents and ask?
This is where the problem lies
2006-10-16 07:17:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋