Teen pregnancy?

Question

What do you think of grown women picking on pregnant teenagers and teen mothers? I think it just shows a lack of maturity and it's really rather pathetic. Do any of you agree?

Cora! I agree. You have the same name as my mom by the way, that's awesome! My husband's grandfather is a preacher. My mother in law is really into church. Neither of them had ever said anything was wrong with me being pregnant when we were married. On the other hand, I have had random people call my daughters "bastards." My husband and I actually recently ot married but we had both of our children before. I guess it goes to show what kind of person these people really on. Picking on young girls. Calling CHILDREN names. It's sad.

Eviltruiit: People like you are the reason newborn babies are found in trashcans.

Answer 1

I very much agree. There is one woman in particular--that we both know. I've decided that people like that really are funny though because their life must be that miserable that they don't have anything else better to do then pick on others. People do not need sympathy as teen mothers. Heck, I don't want anyone's sympathy but I do however demand respect from others--the same respect given to any mother. Personally, I feel people who are like that are bigots--no worse then a person who calls a black person a "******." It's one thing to raise concern about teen pregnancy--which I'm all for there are many girls who do need help and do need guidance but complaining about the situation does nothing. I believe that's the thing that bothers me most--the women who complain about teen pregnancy [well anything really] but choose not to do anything about it. Good question!

Answer 2

I was 22 when I had my first baby. However, I looked 13! I was judged many times and people literally told me I was stupid; so, I understand you. On the other hand, there are only a handful of young teenage girls who are actually ready to have a baby. These girls have an income (not gov't assistance) and are considered independent adults. Most other girls are not mature enough to cope with the responsibility and not only put their future on the line, but their baby's future and sometimes even grandma and grandpa's life plans because they end up being the primary caregivers for the baby.

Answer 3

Let me say first that I am 16 years old and a virgin. I'm saving my virginity for marriage as all teens should.

I agree with you, it does show a lack of maturity and it Is really pathetic that they pick on these young mothers and fathers. But instead of them picking on them,they should talk to the parents. Parents are who are supposed to guide and teach their child in the right way. Parents need to start reinforcing to these teens that premarital sex in fact IS wrong. Sex is natural, yes, but not before you're married. They need to teach the teens about their bodies and how much they should value them Your virginity is a treasure and it should be given to the right one when you're married.

At my highschool, in health class they should also teach morals and values and that premarital sex is wrong. Instead of drilling in their brains that it's ok to have sex as long as it's with a condom. No, it's wrong to have premarital sex period!

We (yes I said WE, I'm a 16 year old junior in high school) teens are very intelligent today, and it DOES NOT take a rocket scientist to know how to control your hormones!

Back to your question though, it definitely isn't fair that they pick on the young teen parents. Although, they know better, and it is wrong. It's partially the parents fault for not bringing their children up in the right way and teaching them morals and values.

Answer 4

it's not that we go around picking on them, but most of the girls on here know better. they get on here saying that they are ready for a baby at 16 and we try to tell them and then a month later, they are pregnant and asking what they should do because their boyfriend left them. i can understand an accident, but a lot of them are purposely getting pregnant these days because they think it's cool to have a child while they are still a teenager. hey, if being mean to them means one less teenager living off my tax dollar, then so be it. now if you are talking about the older elderly generation that like to pass judgment about everything, you're right.

Answer 5

I do not agree with you. Anyone who has a baby as a teenager is stupid. I have no patience for stupid people, and I don't think they deserve any from anyone else. I think we need to bring back the social stigma surrounding young unwed mothers. They deserve no breaks

There are over 11 forms of birth control, and girls should be using one of them at the earliest possible age. They should also be deny sex to anyone who won't use a condom. If an accident does happen, then abortion is the responsible choice. In fact, I think abortion is the best choice for pregnant teenagers. If I have a daughter, she's going to be raised to belive that, so that my daughter wouldn't ruin her life.

Answer 6

I agree 100%


Just because they were young when they got pregnant doesn't mean they don't have the same fears as other....heck I would say they have more fears, hopes, dreams and everything.


I imagine that would be a very scary time for a teen

Grow up older women. No everyones choice has to be just like yours.

Answer 7

I agree, obviously these teens are already pregnant and can do nothing to avoid the situation. Plus many of them are excited to be mothers.

Answer 8

i absolutely hate when women (or any older adult in general) asks me if i'm expecting, and when i say yes, instantly goes, "So are you married? engaged?" and when i say, no i'm single, they instantly get either this look of disgust or look of pity.

the other day i was in the mall, and some random old guy asked me if i was pregnant, and then if i was married. When i told him no, he lectured me on how my child is a "sin baby."
...my parents are pastors, thanks. i think THEY would be the ones to tell me if God hated my baby.

wow.

Answer 9

i agree 100% they need comfort not manipulating maybe if more people would be there for them they might have a chance

Answer 10

Yes I do Agree!!!! 100%