2007-05-28 13:53:03 · 17 answers · asked by k4s 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Start babysitting or volunteering at a daycare.
2007-05-28 13:56:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 0⤋
Yea you should definitely wait. See if your school has a child development class (if u are even in high school yet) and see if they do the "baby think it over" course. Or you can look it up online. It's where u take the baby home for a couple of days, and it cries all night long and teaches you that you don't want a child at your age. And besides don't you want to wait until u graduate college and find a good husband, so that you can spoil your kid rotten? And ppl will give u dirty looks if u have a baby at 14. And u wont get to go to the clubs when u turn 18, no college parties, and who's gonna drive u guys around? You cant get a license at 14, cant get a real job, cant get an apartment or house...no credit card...man that would be one HORRIBLE life.
2007-05-30 18:03:09 · answer #2 · answered by ~*PeAcHy*~ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My oldest is almost the same age as you. I had her when I was young. I was a teen parent. It is not the fabulous life you think it is. I lost alot of things when my daughter was born. If I could go back and wait a few more years for her I probably would if I was promised that I could have the same child. I was not mentally prepared for her at all. Nor her sister that followed 4yrs later. But I love my daughters to pieces and my two sons. I guess what I am trying to say is live your life to the fullest now. Enjoy being young. Dream of the life you would love to give your child in the future work for that and when you are about 20 or so then think about a child. After college and after you have a stable income that can support a child. On my youngest alone per month is about 250 that's formula,diapers etc etc. Plus add in the rent minimum wage doesn't cut it Your not ready at all for a child at this stage in your life.
2007-05-28 14:37:53 · answer #3 · answered by Diane 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't jump into anything. Having a baby is a LOT of work. They also cost a fortune to take care of. Do you have a job that is going to pay for everything that the baby will need? I know that grandparents like to spoil their grandchildren but they shouldn't have to support them. I think you should wait a few more years and see if you are really ready-financially, mentally, etc. At your age do you really think that the baby's father would stick around forever? Think about the things that you would want your child to have. Will you ever be able to go to college so that you can have a house for her or him? Also, think about yourself-will you ever be able to actually live life and enjoy the things that young adults like to do?
2007-05-28 16:08:21 · answer #4 · answered by Carolynn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, if you're only 14 you have your whole life to have a child. You're only a kid once. You should wait...are you seeing someone? Bringing a child into the world with one parent is hard but being 14 and alone is even harder. Wait to find sommeone to love you and you love them that way you can have a family.
2007-05-29 09:51:02 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ProudMomma♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To be honest, kids get annoying after a while, you'll have to truly love those suckers to stand them. I'm 21 and I'm not willing to give up my studies or my fun for kids. You realize that your grades will drop because you'll have to care for your child instead of study. And if you feel like hanging out with friends you cant. When you are older and married, kids are still a handful, but you'll be more equipt to handle it and your husband can take over at anytime. You should really wait, kids are gonna cramp your style.
2007-05-28 13:59:38 · answer #6 · answered by Calista 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
you are not ready for a baby. i have my first child when i was 16. it was so hard and i had my family to help and support me. i did not get to go run around with my friends or anything. my senior year i went to school half a day and then work at a job for eight hours then went home to take care of my baby. i never went shopping or just hanging out with my friends. it changes your life. your life is no longer yours but it belongs to the baby. your life will consist of feedings every 2 hours, crying all night, dirty diapers. if you are wanting to have a baby to have some one to love go out and get a puppy instead!!!!!
2007-05-31 18:00:34 · answer #7 · answered by amanda l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can you take care of it? Do you have a job to pay the bills? Babies are expensive. Do you have caretakers lined up for when you're in school? Do you have health insurance? Do you have a way to get your baby health insurance?
Just loving it is vital, but it really isn't enough to qualify as "taking care of it".
2007-05-28 15:17:34 · answer #8 · answered by sdc_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are still a child yourself,And how do you expect to take care of it,did you win lotto or something because babies are not cheap to raise.I think you have a lot of growing up to do before even thinking of having a child.
2007-05-28 14:21:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 18 when i got pregnant with my son. I was so afraid, i have a loving family who helped me through it, i was 18 with a grade 10 education, no job, no money, and no father for my son. I finished school pregnant and got my dipolma, have a good job and a place of my own but it took time and alot of stress! Its hard being a parent! especially a single one! I dont advise u have a baby til your financially, emotionally, and physically ready for it! read up on teen pregnancy! babys are wonderful when your ready for them, and all that comes with it!
2007-05-28 14:32:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know how you feel, but it would be a bad idea to have a baby. your body isnt prepared and developed enough and being pregnant and giving birth could hurt you and even cause the child to not survive. its best to wait until youre old enough and married, and when you have the money to care for a baby.
2007-05-29 06:25:59 · answer #11 · answered by RAH 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋