should teenagers get abortions when they accidentally get pregnant?

Question

If not, how should they hide it? (Unless they don't mind sharing) and how would they pay? Does it make it ok to steal the money if you don't have the money to have the baby? Should the teenage girl go to her parents first or who? Would the girl stay in school or drop out if she chooses to keep the baby? What would she do about the kids and teachers around her if she has the baby even though it was a mistake?

Answer 1

Well, I am sure the teenagers didn't accidentally have unprotected sex. They need to take responsibility for their actions and tell their parents. It is going to be a tough and unpleasant period, maybe even some disagreements between teen and parents. But they got themselves into it and should learn how to deal with it maturely.

Answer 2

Basically, if you can't afford a packet of condoms, then you shouldnt be having sex. No such thing as accidents darling! No it is not ok to steal the money!! The girl should tell the boyfriend and parents and decide what to do. Like someone has already mentioned here, there are many questions to answer but only you know what the answers will be.

I personally think a 13 year old girl should have an abortion. It is a child having a child. If you do have the baby, then adoption is always an option.

Bugger what teachers and kids say: it is your decision but remember that it is a decision, no matter which decision you choose, that you must live with, FOREVER!

I wish you the best of luck.

Answer 3

It's really up to the teenager and her parents. These are some questions to consider:

Do I want the baby?
Why or why not?
Will I be able to take care of it?
If not, is there someone who would be willing to help me?(like parents)
Is adoption an option?
Why or why not?

Also consider what would be best financially. Find out from your doctor how much each option would cost.

If she chooses to keep the baby, there is probably a program where she could do her schoolwork at home without actually being homeschooled by her parents.

Answer 4

Well Im 17 (I just turned 17 on Dec. 22) and I have a 18 month old son name Malachi. But anyways, when I got pregnant with him, his father gave me the money for the abortion and all but I just didnt want it. It's never ok to steal anything. And I didnt drop out of school I just didnt go when my belly started looking like a watermelon. But the night before I was going to get my abortion, I had a dream that a little girl was playin in a park and ran over and said I love u mama(even though I had a boy). But after that, I wanted a child. And now I got Malachi RaShaad.

Answer 5

No women should ever be forced to carry, give up for adoption, or abort a pregnancy.

I imagine it would be too hard to hide it for long, so if she's trying to keep her pregnancy a secret she's probably better off aborting.

Stealing is not acceptable. Not to provide for the child and not to abort the fetus. There are plenty of programs that offer funding for both.

In the perfect world, she should be able to go to her parents, and I think either them or man should be told first. (In most cases.) We do not live in a perfect world though, and so I do not think it should be mandatory to tell either.

I think it is vital that she finish high school, because it's almost impossible to be able to provide for yourself, let alone a child without an education. Is she doesn't want to deal with the stigma of being a teenage mother can attend any of these schools:
http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/browse_school/ct/596
http://www.dapi.org/index.htm
http://www.familyfirstaid.org/newbeginnings.html

Answer 6

No, of course not. Teenagers are old enough to know that it's wrong to kill other living human beings and old enough to take responsibility for their actions. When a teenager is pregnant, she needs to remember that the circumstances of her life are not the baby's fault. The baby is innocent and does not deserve to die.

If the teenager needs financial help or counseling, she can get at a crisis pregnancy center. She can find one in her area by calling 1-800-395-HELP or visiting:
http://www.optionline.org/advantage.asp

All of the services at crisis pregnancy centers are free and confidential. The counselors can help her tell her parents about her pregnancy if she would like, or just help her find solutions for the challenges she is facing.

There is no reason why a pregnant teenager cannot stay in school, if she chooses to do so. She cannot control the behavior or attitudes of her teachers and fellow students. All she can control is her own behavior. She can do the right thing and protect herself AND her baby. No doubt some of the students and teachers will respect her for it.

If you or someone you know is thinking about abortion, here is information you need to see:

Support for Pregnant Teens:
http://standupgirl.com/site/index.php

Photos and Video of Abortions, Including 1st Trimester Abortions:
http://www.cbrinfo.org/Resources/pictures.html
http://www.abort73.com/HTML/I-A-4-video.html

Information on All Aspects of Abortion:
http://Abort73.com

Photos and Facts About Prenatal Development:
http://www.justthefacts.org/clar.asp
http://www.abort73.com/HTML/I-A-2-prenatal.html
http://www.studentsforlife.uct.ac.za/foetal%20dev%20photos.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/3847319.stm
http://www.lifeissues.org/ultrasound/11weeks.htm

Pain Perception in the Unborn:
http://www.advocatesfortheinnocent.com/fetalpain.html

Abortion Stories:
http://abortiontv.com/Words/truestoriesfrom-mothers.htm
http://www.abort73.com/HTML/I-G-2-testimony.html
http://www.teenbreaks.com/abortion/girlswhoaborted.cfm

Abortion Risks:
http://afterabortion.info/complic.html
http://www.abortionfacts.com/reardon/effect_of_abortion.asp
http://www.teenbreaks.com/abortion/complicationsgirls.cfm

Abortion Deaths:
http://www.lifedynamics.com/Pro-life_Group/Pro-choice_Women
http://www.afterabortion.info/news/abortiondeaths.html
http://www.lifeissues.org/ru486/deaths.htm
http://www.nrlc.org/Factsheets/FS15_pilldanger.pdf

Free, Confidential Pregnancy Help (including referrals for financial, medical, legal, and housing assistance; free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds; free maternity and baby supplies; pregnancy, parenting, and adoption information; counseling and emotional support):
http://www.optionline.org/advantage.asp
http://www.heartbeatinternational.org/worldwide_directory.asp

Answer 7

Well the first thing that must be understood is no child is a mistake, they are just unplanned. It's not a mistake if God allowed conception to take place (trust me it took me over a year to conceive)

I don't agree with abortions because many of my friends who had abortions as teens now regret terminating there pregnencies, as they watch our other friends and family members have children but with the support of there family they are living life happily with there babies.

I became pregnant as a teen and the hardest thing is growing up.

Ur no longer a child only responsible for nothing, ur a mom now, u have to care for urself, u have to go to the doctor, and you have to stand up and tell ur parents.

No doubt they will be upset and disapointed but that time will pass and they will no doubt get used to the idea of being grandparents and if ur lucky they will support u finishing school and helping u be a good mom.

If u tell ur parents u have no reason to steal. Make God ur best friend and listen to him and I promise everything will be ok, I know this is stressful holding on to all this, and thats why u have to be honest and tell ur parents so u can direct ur questions to them and more importantly have there support, which is the number one thing and mother of any age needs!

Hopefully with ur parents support u will be able to finish school, which is the only thing that will give u the criteria and experience to get a good job one day save up and move out on ur own with ur baby. Straight up if u drop out ur best hopes of a job would be mcdonalds or another miniimum wage job and u can't raise a family on minimum wage.

And last but not least, don't worry about what other people say, someone will always have a negative comment, so don't live ur life based on other people

Answer 8

Most of the time a pregnancy is not planned. Even in marraige, often it is an unplanned event. Even when someone is trying to concieve, a dread of telling people, and a feeling of depression is normal in the new mom. The hardest part is telling people.

Now, it sounds to me like you (or whoever you are referring to) may be planning to give this baby up for adoption since you are interested in hiding it. Most people should be able to hide a pregnancy with baggie clothes, for about 6 months, possibly longer depending on the build of the mother. After it is impossible to hide, the mom can consider moving away for a few months. If you don't have anyone to move with, like a distant relative or family friend, then the adoption agency should be able to help you to find a suitable home that wants to take in pregnant moms who are giving babies up for adoption. This is usually a regular family that you will stay with until after the baby is born. They will give you emotional support. Sometimes you may even be able to find a mom who gave a baby up herself, and she would understand what you are going through.

Answer 9

First of all no one should hide their pregnancy because having a baby of your own is a gift from God and you should be grateful everyday that you are one of the lucky ones who can have children.Its never right to drop out of school. I got pregnant my senior year of high school and I graduated 5 months pregnant. I think that people will respect you alot if you were to keep your baby, raise it good and take care of it while you were still in school. I know that this sounds hard to do also considering that you would need a job also but I'm sure if you talk to your parents and let them know that you want to keep your baby and that your'e going to do the right thing by staying in school not going out with your friends as much and working i'm sure they'll help you...............................Wait How Old Are You??????????????? Under 16 is tooooooo young to have a baby. Your'e not mentally or physically ready to have one.

Answer 10

If the teenage girl is in a relationship she should tell her boyfriend first, and then tell her parents. She should still go to school even if she keeps the baby. I advise against having abortions. If someone at her school gives her a hard time she should just find something smart to say back.

Why are you asking all these questions, are you pregnant?

Answer 11

No. They shouldn't hide it, instead they should realize their mistake & tell their parents. No it doesn't make it ok to steal money. They can always sign away their rights and put the kid up for adoption. She should tell her parents. She can do homeschooling at home than she can raise her baby and not dump it on her parents. Just deal with it. Lots of kids have babies.