Is it wrong to be pregnant at age 16?

Answer 1

I'd be more worried about how the father will re-act and whether or not he will stick by your side or leave you to be a single parent... but what's done is done... I wouldn't suggest getting preggo at 16 but hey... life is challenging... and sh*t happens... next time be more careful & make sure you are ready

Answer 2

Not wrong, necessarily but not a good idea for a lot of reasons. One reason is that you severly limit your future. Another reason is that you are not emotionally mature yet. I know that at 16 you feel grown up but you're not. I know because I used to be a 16 year old who thought I knew everything. I was pregnant at 18 and never finished school. I have felt the lack of an education every step of the way. You cannot imagine how that limits your choices. Not to mention that there are many good, decent men who won't even give you a second look when you have a child. Mostly because they are not looking for a ready made family.

If you are asking the question because you are trying to make a choice. Choose to finish your education, continue on to college if you can, establish your own residence by yourself and then find a relationship with your soul mate and get married and then have a child when everything else is in place. Life is a whole lot easier when you don't put the cart in front of the horse.

Answer 3

right and wrong are words used by people that think they are right and others are wrong. 16 and pregnant in this society is looked down on now. But my great grandmother was married at 16. So what is right and wrong...? It is people putting their perceptions on you... telling you how you should live. Now if my kid was 16 and pregnant, I would have issues with it, but in the end, I think if a 16 year old gets pregnant makes sure the baby is in a good home (whether with herself or with an adoptive home), then I think that is alot better then some woman whose husband rapes her and gets her pregnant every 9 months and beats the lot of them. So no, it is not wrong. And 5 years from now when you are 21, no one will even think of it, cause you'll just be a 21 one year old with a kid.

Answer 4

I think it would be wrong to get pregnant on purpose at 16, you are still a child and you need to finish growing up and complete your education. However, if you are already pregnant, then no it isn't wrong. You should have the baby and if you don't feel ready to care for it then give it up for adoption. But if you want to keep the baby, then there is nothing wrong with that. It is your baby and just because you are young that doesn't mean you can't be a great mother.

Answer 5

Not if you're MARRIED. It's much harder to raise a child when you are alone and still a child yourself. I was 16 once and thought that I was as mature as anyone else. But that a big responsibility that lasts the rest of your life. And guys don't usually care to settle down and help you when they're that young.
If you're already there, I'm very sorry for you. If you're only thinking about it, don't do it. If you think that it would help you keep the guy, you are dead wrong. I've known too many guys and too many other girls who have tried that, and it only sends most guys packing.
For any guys who may read this, don't take offense. I said most guys. I know that there's a few good ones out there. It's just that most nice girls don't ever find them.

Answer 6

I don't know if it's "wrong", but it's definitely not a good idea. I don't really think anyone has had enough experience at the age of 16 to be mature enough to raise a child. Also, think of how hard it would be to finish school, get a good education, support the baby, & deal with all the issues that teenagers go through at that age. You would be missing out on alot, & that baby could be also.

Answer 7

Is your question a hypothetical question of ethics?
If it is not illegal where you live, then I would have to say what is right and wrong are for you to decide.
I am not advocating for anyone to intentionally go get pregnant at the age of 16, but if it has happened you have to live with your choices.
Children are a big responsibility and if you have the offer of help from someone you trust, don't let pride get in your way.
these are just my opinions, your mileage may vary.

Answer 8

I dont think that its wrong, its just going to be very hard and difficult. A baby comes after pregnancy, and a baby is a lot of work. Very rewarding, but very hard.

My best friend became pregnancy when she turned 16. It was so hard for her, and I helped when I could. She stayed in school as long as she could and then she had her baby. After that she got her GED, and is currently in her 2nd year of college. She is living with her parents at the moment, being single with only her income at a local grocery store. She doesnt regret her beautiful boy, but she wishes that she could of waited and had fun like all the other teens her age.

When you get pregnant and have a baby at that age, you have to grow up very fast in a short peroid of 9 months. Becuase you have a helpless baby that is yours, and will depend on you for its EVERY need. It will have to come first.

Its not wrong, its just hard.

Answer 9

It's an extremely young age and a 16 year old herself is still a child!!
Whether it is 'right' or 'wrong' is not for me to say....if this is what is going on with you right now I just hope things work out.
If you haven't told your parents/guardian I suggest you do so.
You need pre-natal care and you also need to decide whether or not you are going to raise this child. If that is not the best thing for you right now....please consider adoption. There are lots of people out there who would be able to give your child a wonderful home.
Take care~

Answer 10

Not really, in the olden days they got married and pregnant at age 12.
(horse and wagon days)
But u still need to try to get your highschool diploma somehow or GED if possible.
Having a baby is a great responsibility, u will have to think of the babys needs and set aside your own.

Answer 11

No, being pregnant at a young age was standard for our grandparents and probably parents. I think It's good to have a child at the age of 16. Some say it's bad because you can't do anything - your social life is gone and all you do is look after the kid, but if you do it right, it can work. As long as you can secure a good future for it, along with yourself, its a great idea.