2007-01-09 16:06:00 · 15 answers · asked by Lily P 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Have them watch this
http://www.killsometime.com/video/video.asp?ID=296
2007-01-09 16:14:35 · answer #1 · answered by NickofTyme 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use any possible opportunity to have them look after babies. Not the cute toddler kind, the newborn, screaming kind. If possible, arrange with a friend or relative who has a newborn to allow you and your child to look after the baby for a few hours so the new mom can get a break. Then instruct your child as to proper care, feeding, changing, etc. while he/she does all the work. You would think that this would make a teen want to have a baby more, but in my experience it makes the teen realize how much work is involved and never want to have one!
Also, don't prohibit them from having sex. Make sure they understand how serious it is, and what precautions have to be taken, and why. The teen, after hearing about all of the things you can catch, usually decides it's too scary to do it.
2007-01-10 00:11:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
...How about hitting them with the realities of parenting? You must care for, wash, feed, diaper a baby, etc, when you could be out with friends. The child will grow out of that phase, but you are charged with child care for the next 18 years. If one is a single parent, add child care arrangements and cost, and working a full-time job to support your child/children.
...It is a real shame that many are old enough to father a child, but too irresponsible that they will not raise the child.
...God's design is best - a father and a mother, in a committed marriage. Abstinence from sex before marriage prevents STD's, unwanted and unplanned pregnancies, and puts a child in the best place - in a home with two parents, and it does make a big difference.
2007-01-10 00:22:04 · answer #3 · answered by carson123 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't convince a teen NOT to get pregnant, you teach them about birth control and abstinence. These things should go hand in hand. I will take any daughters I have to get birth control as SOON as they start their period, and my kids (regardless of sex) will carry condoms. Education and open talk with your children is the KEY! Sex is NEVER something a child should find out about on their own, and contraceptives are NEVER something a child should have to learn about the hard way.
Godless: That's a good idea, there's only one thing. As a newborn, my son was SOOOO cute, cuddly and easy to care for, as a toddler, he's a TERROR! (LOL)
2007-01-10 00:13:58 · answer #4 · answered by Amanda D 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately the way people are treating religion,just bending the rules to fit thier own descriptions,the society is bound for terrible consequences.They boast of technological breakthroughs failing to understand these advances are just another nail in their coffins.They celebrate sexuality and advertise promiscuity and fail to understand they are breaking up the very vital units of a viable society.
2007-01-10 00:19:31 · answer #5 · answered by Sadegh B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give every one of them one of those electronic baby dolls they give to out of control teens on Maury. Or make sure they have access to birth control.
2007-01-10 00:13:18 · answer #6 · answered by i luv teh fishes 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take them to an impoverished neighborhood and show them the possible outcome.
2007-01-10 00:11:24 · answer #7 · answered by Chi Guy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have them feed, clean and care for a pet everyday, until they get over their fascination...
2007-01-10 02:51:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them that life is easier when you only think of yourself and satisfied yourself of being single before marrying and getting pregnant.
2007-01-10 00:22:01 · answer #9 · answered by danieldenzel2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Education and the home environment. Our up-bringing has allot to do with our actions.
2007-01-10 00:21:28 · answer #10 · answered by charmaine f 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋