if u read my other question i asked what i should do because a couple of weeks ago i was raped and now im preganant. I took everyones advice and told my parents. they think that i should get an abortion, should i? i don't really want to but idk what else to do
2007-02-20 10:07:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
by the way im 14
2007-02-20 10:14:09 · update #1
It is up to you. I am against abortion. I did have an abortion once, and have regreted it my whole life. If you keep the baby, you can give it p for adoption. There are very many familys who would love to have a kid. It is up to you. Technically, you are an adult now. It is your baby, your body.
2007-02-20 10:11:47 · answer #1 · answered by sr22racing 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You're only 14. I think you should listen to your mom. Carrying a baby to term and then giving it up is much more traumatic than having an abortion. Could you really raise a rapist's baby? You would probably see him in your child, plus you would have a very very hard time finishing school and having a life. Abortions aren't painful or scary. They will sedate you, and basically, you won't remember it. It won't hurt. I really think you should listen to your mom. 14 is way too young to have a baby. People won't know you were raped, and they might label you as a slut or irresponsible. Do you want to carry that burden plus the burden of raising a child for the rest of your life? Btw, abortion can't possibly be murder. It isn't a baby. It's a fetus. It can't live without you, outside the womb. They don't perform abortions after a certain point when they can survive. It's not murder.
2007-02-20 11:33:47 · answer #2 · answered by Hawaii_girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok...I usually go around telling these teens to put the baby up for adoption,because Im adopted and against abortion.For you im going to say this...Although I don't support abortion,With your situation I would understand if you did....I do reccomend adoption,its the best thing you could ever do for your baby...I know you didnt ask for this,but neither did this child...I know somone who was raped by her step father,and got pregnant.She had the baby and it was adopted....I really think you should concider adoption....Ive had a wonderful life,and thats all thanks to my birthmother...But as I said,if you did have an abortion I think most people would understand.Adoption or abortion are both hard choices,but in the long run if you place the baby up for adoption you will have the joy of knowing you took a bad situation and made the best of it.I wish you all the luck in the world..
2007-02-20 14:27:34 · answer #3 · answered by jill@doodle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have an abortion you will regret it for the rest of your life. Having a baby at 14 is so young an age but you can adopt out and leave your contact so when he or she gets older you can be in contact with them or you could adopt it out to someone you know. It's a huge decision but whatever you choose you need to be really comfortable with that decision and the decision does need to be yours. Your parents may mean well but they also need to be supportive. I guess they are really thinking you are still their baby.
2007-02-20 12:23:18 · answer #4 · answered by ang_23el 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are the one who will have to live with your decision. If you really don't want to have an abortion then don't - why not put the baby up for adoption? Talk to your parents some more - explain why you don't want to abort the baby and see what they say. It would be very helpful if you and your parents could all go together to talk to someone - a pastor would be very helpful.
2007-02-20 10:31:19 · answer #5 · answered by Zabes 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry to hear about this. In my opinion, don't get an abortion, cause it's really not the baby's fault......so why kill him? Your baby may be just the most wonderful thing that ever happened to you. God has a way of making good out of something bad. I wish you the best of luck with your decision.
2007-02-20 10:14:53 · answer #6 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
OK, I read your other question and it does not state your age. My answer will greatly differ whether you are 13 or 19. Personally, I believe that abortion is murder, so for me that is out. You can put the baby up for adoption. If you 'want' to keep the baby and are old enough to take care of it -- there is your answer.
2007-02-20 10:13:33 · answer #7 · answered by GP 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well, are you doing it because this would be a rape baby? Or, because you aren't ready to offer this baby the life it deserves?
2007-02-20 10:10:53 · answer #8 · answered by naenae0011 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋