I have to do a report on teen mothers and there options. We need opinions of what people think of their three options.
So, I need to know what you think of:
Teen mothers giving their children up for adoption?
Teen mothers having abortions?
and...
Teen mothers keeping their baby?
Thank you so much. I just need to know if you think abortion is wrong or right. And the same for the 2 other options.
2007-02-20 13:29:11 · 11 answers · asked by jessicalauren4sure 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Well my opinion is totally against abortion!! No if ands buts about it.
Adoption is a good choice-their are many people out there just waiting for a baby.
Teen mothers humm thats a toughie--can teens raise a baby? I guess it has a lot to do with responsiblity--a lot of kids are different these days--yea teens keeping their babies is great if they are giving it their all. Ya know getting a job and being there for their baby instead of expecting someone else to raise the baby for them.
2007-02-20 13:34:15 · answer #1 · answered by ♥fungirl♥ 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My opinion is that in the best interest of the unborn child, the teen mother should not keep it. My oldest sister had such a hard time getting pregnant, to see her struggle and to see how she would have done anything to have a baby, I think adoption is the best answer. My sister ended up adopting from Cambodia. I understand it can't be easy for anyone to give up a baby, but if you truly want whats best for the baby, its usually the best solution.
I am currently 40 weeks pregnant. I was pregnant once before, when I was unwed and I chose an abortion, which I am not proud of. It was the hardest thing I have ever had to do and it is something that I still struggle with. If I had to do it over again, I would have put the baby up for adoption.
I hope this helps you out!
2007-02-20 21:38:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Honestly it all really depends on the individual and the situation.
Some teens are mature enough to have babies and raise them some arent. Some teens are better off with adoption some arent. Some are bettter off with abortion some arent.
It doesnt really matter what your age, each of those choices has to be thought out and decided on based on the mothers mental state/welfare and her physical state/welfare and her emotional state/welfare.
You can never just generalise and say well I think option a) is best for everyone.
When I was pregnant with my first child I was 18 and lived in a young womens refuge. The girls there ranged in age from13-20's. All with babies or pregnant.
One girl would visit as she had stayed there during the course of her pregnancy. Her parents had forced her to give the baby up for adoption. And she was an emotional wreck that she had carried this child and loved it for 9 months only to have it taken away from her.
Some of the girls had their babies at 13/14 and were great Mums.
Where as some of the girls my age where horrible Mum's and should never of had children.
So again each choice needs to be looked at closely and the best option chosen for each individual's wellbeing.
2007-02-21 00:11:58 · answer #3 · answered by Monkey Magic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about not getting pregnant in the first place?
They shouldn't abort. It won't help them emotionally in the least. Adoption is usually the best choice, especially if she can arrange an open adoption so she can still be a part of the child's life. Keeping her baby is admirable, but only if she is responsible enough to handle it and finish school.
2007-02-20 21:41:15 · answer #4 · answered by Amanda M 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
1. Yes; especially if they know they cannot give their child the type of life he/she deserves.
2. No; even if they got pregnant under unfortunate circumstances such as rape, it isn't the baby's fault it happened. In fact, it could be a blessing in disguise or they could go for adoption if thye honestly couldn't handle it.
3. Yes; wonderful if they are actually going to be a parent and not neglect the poor child. I know a couple who got pregnant when they were 15 and 17, and they are the worst parents I've ever encountered. Their children are going to grow up warped because neither of them wanted to be a parent. If the teen is going to take the responsibility of having a child seriously, then YES YES YES!!
2007-02-20 21:45:51 · answer #5 · answered by herefordsun 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think abortion never. Adoption.. only if the teen can handle that. Keeping their baby only if they will be a parent. I saw in another response "only if they give it their all". I agree. Adoption if they can't. Hope this helps.
2007-02-20 21:37:26 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs. Always Right 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am prochoice, womens right to choose. I do not state wether it is right or wrong, keeping there baby, i commend them, it is hard and some very young people are learning to make the best of there situations, and teens that give up there babies for adoptions, i understand there decisions completely
good luck on your report :)
2007-02-20 21:44:37 · answer #7 · answered by ♣Kellina♣ 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think they should either keep it or put it up for adoption. NO ABORTION!
2007-02-20 22:08:10 · answer #8 · answered by 1st time momma 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Either keep or adoption NEVER abortion
2007-02-20 21:32:49 · answer #9 · answered by momof3 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
1- yes if the mother feels that she cannot give the child the life it deserves and can live with her decision to give her child to another person with the possibility of never knowing her child
2- yes depending on how she got preg. ( rape, the father not in the pix anymore, etc)
3-Great for her, she has accepted a responsibility and meets it head on!!
2007-02-20 21:37:31 · answer #10 · answered by patti p 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋