2006-12-04 07:29:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
I know three pregnant/single mothers. I think they're awesome and brave and made a mistake, hope they won't make it again,a nd sometimes get a littl ejalous of them.
What do you need to know? (cocoangel101@yahoo.com if you have questions)
2006-12-04 07:31:55 · answer #1 · answered by Bee 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
***How Many Thumbs DOWN will I get for this???***
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When it comes to Teen Pregnancy, we all know what people "think" they know. ( Too young, irresponsible, immature, mommy & daddy raise it, blah blah blah, etc, etc.) And of course that goes with the "label" of being a pregnant teen & teen mom.
Too bad, that their are plenty of adults out there that fit even better in that category than many teens out there.
As for Teen marriages. Well, yes, I would imagine that many do fail. As do many ADULT marriages. Because today the views of marriage HAVE changed drastically opposed to the views years ago when our GRANDPARENTS got married. But also, many teen marriages are forced by religious families because of an unexpected pregnancy. And that of course would mean failure from the start. Personally, I think that nobody should get married until they really understand what marriage means and value it. Otherwise ANY marriage WILL FAIL, no matter what age.
What I am trying to get at is I can't stand the label of "teen pregnancy" and "teen marriages." To me the success of either of these two things will be based upon the individual beliefs, values and maturity.
2006-12-04 08:50:46 · answer #2 · answered by Cblack22 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's what I know from what I've been exposed to:
Teen mothers tend to have it hard. Sometimes they get kick out of their houses. The father doesn't always say, but on some occasions he does.
Teen marriages don't always last. They tend to be over very quickly. Sometimes ppl will marry at 18 and get divorced at 21.
Here's what I THINK about both situations:
I kinda feel sorry for teen mothers, but at the same time it's them and the father's fault that they're in the position that they're in. Even if they used condoms and birth control, it's not 100% guaranteed that you will not become pregnant. I don't understand why some young girls want to have a baby ( and some young guys) at 14, 15, 16, etc. It seems like they thought a baby was cute to have and now they want one.
I don't understand teen marriages. It seems like you're going from being the kid in your parents house to being the parent yourself without any time to see if this is what U really want. Your world changes when you go to college. Even though high school feels like that's the main theme for the rest of your schooling, it's not.
I hope that made as much sence as it did when I was thinking it.
2006-12-04 07:43:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think everyone should wait until they can afford to take care of their children without the help of their family. Teens do not realize how hard pregnancy and birthing a baby is on ones body. As for marriage this to should wait and not be a consequence of pregnancy
2006-12-04 07:40:21 · answer #4 · answered by Eyes of Green 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I know that they happen too often and they are morally reprehensible. A child is not equipped to have a child, nor is a child equipped to handle marriage. They should graduate high school first and get their college degrees. Teen mothers sap government aid, when they made a mistake or chose to get knocked up. I pity young mothers, but I don't excuse their actions.
2006-12-05 03:45:42 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, to be frank, a lot of teenagers that get pregnant have abortions, but there is also the fair amount of teens that keep the baby and get parent permission to get married ( if you 16-17) once they teens hit 18 they are legal to marry whoever they please.
2006-12-07 00:41:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To many teen's are having sex, getting pregnant and getting married. My opinion is that most kids now have a lack of direction in their lives and their parents don't want to deal with it. It's sad.
2006-12-04 16:48:40 · answer #7 · answered by Lena 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they should never happen. birth control is there for a reason. teen marriages never last too long even with a baby. teens ARE TOO YOUNG to be making life changing decions.
2006-12-04 07:41:03 · answer #8 · answered by adw987 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, I had a child and also a miscarriage when I was a teen. I also know that I don't fit the statistic.
2006-12-04 07:35:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Statistics are too high for both.
2006-12-04 07:34:19 · answer #10 · answered by BB 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋