2007-05-07 17:07:56 · 38 answers · asked by rockpartystar 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Yes, even if you are mature for your age and financially independent and stable. At 18 you haven't even lived your own life yet and that leaves very little that you can offer a child as a role model.
2007-05-07 17:13:25 · answer #1 · answered by Ashleigh 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
It's a fact that the part of the brain that helps us make the right choices doesn't mature until around 20 yrs. of age. Older in Young men. That right there should screams NO to you. However, here are some other things to think about. For the next eighteen years you are tied to that child , through teething, homework, three mealtimes a day, walking the floors with sick babies, walking the floors wondering where your own teenager is and if they are 18 and getting pregnant. oh the list is long and labored. I beg you, raise yourself first, go see what you can make of your own life, there is so very much out there. Even get some crap job, save for a year then travel the country. See whats out there. At 18, you need to go find your life, then be a parent. It will give you such a improved outlook on your life and the world around you, and so much more to share with your child.
2007-05-07 17:25:08 · answer #2 · answered by LPnerd 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes and no, i do agree that you have to be mature enough and have a stable enough life to have a baby. I personally am 18 and I want a baby really bad but i have an alternate motive for having it this young.....i have ovarian cysts which make it difficult to get preg in the first place and also my moms side of the family has a history of uterin cancer in the mid 20's....unless you are at risk of infertility or have a stable home life then i probably wouldn't get preg right away if i were you
2007-05-07 17:52:55 · answer #3 · answered by Angel 4 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, yes I do think that is too young to have a child. You aren't even grown up yourself yet at that age and have no life experience.
Having said that, this is my opinion of myself. There may be 18 year olds out there that are great mothers. I would be devastated if my 18 year old child had a child! There is so much in life to do before experiencing the joys of parenthood.
2007-05-07 17:16:34 · answer #4 · answered by Kylie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
HI
Yes my self i think that it is too young but what do i know im only 14.
What i think is that if you are ready to have a baby and you have the money behind you that you can buy the essitentals that you will need.
make sure that you have a man that will sick by your side and not leave you when the going gets tough or get scared and back off he has to ready for this pregancy just like you are.
Hope this helped and good luck
2007-05-07 20:01:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a list of how you are planning to support the child.
Are you counting on state aid? Then yes you are.
Are you counting on your parents? Yes you are.
Are you counting on some 18 year old idiot boy who may or may not decide he don't want to play Daddy in a few years? Then Yes you are.
Do you have a full-time job with good benefits so when the baby is sick you can take her to the doctor? What about daycare? How will you pay for it? Who will take care of her when she pukes and can't go to daycare? Will your boss fire you for being off a week because she has diarrhea?
Good Luck honey.
2007-05-07 17:20:55 · answer #6 · answered by Karen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it depends on you really, I'm 19 and pregnant and couldn't be happier. I have a job and live with my sister as a roommate not just because i cant afford a house, i am looking for an apartment and saving for a car. All my life I have been VERY mature and independent. In my opinion no one is ready for a child because its a new experience, just take everyday as it comes and be thankful and remember everything happens for a reason.
PS. when i got pregnant i was confused on what how and why, but now I'm thankful now because I'm learned that I am at HIGH RISK for cervical cancer, and any baby is a blessing for me because one day i might not be able to have one.
2007-05-08 04:32:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your situation. If you're already living with your olther half and are married then I see nothing wrong with it- It also depends on the person to. It's perfectly natural to have these feelings at a young age and it will pass- There is so much much in life to do before its time for babies and such...
But then again, if it happened accidently, you'd be classed as an adult so don't see a problem there.
2007-05-07 22:31:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I give that a big, fat, HELL YES!
There are very, very few 18-year-olds mature enough or responsible enough to properly raise a child. Even fewer have steady, good paying jobs (no, that management position at McDonald's does NOT count nor does a whopping $10 per hour) and certainly no education beyond high school.
Wait until marriage, a steady job, an education, and a mature, responsible, and willing partner.
2007-05-07 17:19:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the individual. Personally at 18 I would of been too young and immature to have a baby.
2007-05-07 17:14:54 · answer #10 · answered by Lily 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It depends how mature the 18 year old is, and if they are married. Marriage really should come before the baby. Stability and a job would be good as well. It would depend on the motive of wanting the child as well,
2007-05-07 17:18:50 · answer #11 · answered by AdoreHim 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋