I am 21 weeks pregnant and just found out. I have know for about a week and I still haven't told my parents. I am to scared to. How should I tell them?
2006-12-20 14:01:23 · 30 answers · asked by Robin G 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
I assume that you still live at home and are under 18. You have to do something right away, the sooner the better. Hope you are getting health care, if so, talk to your doctor, nurse, or counseler about it. Maybe someone can be there with you to give you support. Just tell them how much you love them and that you really need to tell them something important and hope they will help you with decisions etc. Then just tell them. Tell them that you are pregnant and how far along you are. You need to do this ASAP!!!
Good luck to you.
2006-12-20 14:21:21 · answer #1 · answered by SUSAN K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd better tell them soon. At 21 weeks things are going to become rather obvious quite quickly. I find it strange that you have only known for a week. Surely you must have had some idea well before a week ago.
You will have to simply sit down and tell them. It might be better as others have said to reveal it to your mother first.
Do you have a close friend or sibling that you can tell first so they can be present for moral support when you break the news to your parents?
Your parents will naturally feel a tonne of mixed emotions. But, the universe will not end because of it. I wish you good luck.
2006-12-20 22:18:04 · answer #2 · answered by castle h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't live with them, on the phone would be fine, you can brace yourself much better when the recipient of the news isn't looking you directly in the eye, just make clear at the begining of the conversation that you have a purpose for callling, then brace yourself and say the words "I'm pregnant"....if you're not an adult taking care of yourself... I suggest you get yourself on track, if you are thinking about raising a baby, telling your parents is going to be the easiest thing you have to do for a very long time.....
2006-12-20 22:16:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming you are still a teen so here goes:
I honestly, would talk to a counselor/friend first and then talk to them. If you really are scared just talk to them. If they really love you, you have nothing to be afraid of. Now, it is not saying they may not yell and be very angry at the situation. It may be possible they won't take it very well but you will need eventually tell them and you will need all the support you can from whoever (friend, counselor, support group, parents, family).
2006-12-20 22:04:52 · answer #4 · answered by Passion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shoulda mentioned how old you were but.... I think you should tell them as soon as you possibly can. If they "find out" some other way, you'll lose their trust. That can only make things worse. How should you tell them? Tell your mom first. Let her know that you have something very important to talk to her about and you need to talk alone. Once you're alone with her, just tell her. Your fear and possibly your "shame" will be obvious to her. You'll probably hug and cry together. Once you have her as an ally, you can put your minds together and come up with a way to tell dad... together. No matter what, it'll just be worse if you hide things from them and they "find out".
2006-12-20 22:12:19 · answer #5 · answered by zosofan59 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sit down when everyone is in a relaxed frame of mind,and tell them the truth. Don't be afraid,they loved you all there lives. Make decisions together,they may not be to happy at first, but after they talked it out between them every thing will calm down. Merry X-mas
2006-12-20 22:13:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flat out. It is what it is.
I hope you give your baby up for adoption to a loving two parent family - unless you plan on marrying the baby's father.
Do the honorable thing. Your parents' initial shock will wear off in no time. Think about the baby and what's best for him/her.
Good luck!
2006-12-20 22:03:46 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Saffire♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no easy way to tell your parents your pregnant. If I were you i would sit them and try to explain what happened and hope for the best. Good luck
2006-12-20 22:06:24 · answer #8 · answered by unkonwn person 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them individually under four eyes. Start with the one you think will support you the most, and ask him/her to support you against the other. The earlier, the better, just get it over with, that way you at least don't have to worry about that.
2006-12-20 22:10:11 · answer #9 · answered by Ivan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How did you NOT know you were PG for this long. You must be underaged if your afraid to tell your parents. All you can do is be honest with them and hope they are loving parents.I'm sure they will be upset but you gotta do it. It's too late for an abortion.
2006-12-21 01:32:17 · answer #10 · answered by Chicago Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋