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2007-05-30 10:23:21 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
no its not bad every person is different i myself am 18 years old and want a baby and it makes me mad people say im to young for one they dont even know my life they dont know if you have a good paying job and if you know where to go to get baby stuff there not to expensive most people like to get stuff at expensive places i agree when people say make sure your in a good relationship first but even still if you think your ready to be a parent you dont have to listen to anyone no matter how old you are they think your young cause theyll always be older than you im ready to be a parent right now and many think your still toyoung but you know what im not like other 18 year olds i like kids and dont like partys i wouldnt be losing anything in my life so i know im ready and if you read some of the other answers youll realize everyone is different and want different things such as whoever said go and travel first and find a career what if you dont like traveling and you want to be a stay at home mom
2007-05-30 11:35:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm not sure how you mean it, but I don't think it's bad either way. I knew from the time I started high school that not only did I want to have kids but alot of em... The situations are different for everyone though, before I turned 15 i was told that I would never be able to have children, then when i was 17 told that I could but would have to do it soon or it would be too late. I knew that I wouldn't be able to have any more after i got to my late 20's. I did wait still, so I could fall in love and find that special person that I felt I wanted to spend the rest of my life with before having my first... That happened when I turned 20 and everyone still told me I was too young, well I now have 3 beautiful children and i don't regret a single moment. So it really depends on what you want and what you can handle, if you have someone to share it with or if you'll be going at it alone... It's up to you though, in the end...
2007-05-30 10:55:34 · answer #2 · answered by Liz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not bad to want to be a parent but it isnt wise. For the birthing it cost most of the time around 4 or 5 grand!
At 17 and 18 even till your 20, you are still a child with many things to look forward to. Most people I know want to wait until they are atleast 22 to try because they want the experiences that most people get to have that dont have kids.
I have been wanting since I was about 17 but you need so much money and a very good education to get a great job to take care of the child first and make sure it is with the right guy. So many girls find out down the road they are on their own so atleast make sure you are capable of taking care of a child on your own.
2007-05-30 12:45:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's not bad, just unrealistic.
You're 17. You're 18. You're still a child, regardless of how adult you want to be.
Kids take a LOT of time, money, and support. The birth alone will cost more than $3000, and that's assuming nothing goes wrong.
Kids don't give you the love you do want. They give you nights of frustration and days of sleepless moments of frustration. Kids are wonderful, but wait until you are ready and in a solid relationship for AT LEAST 3 years before even thinking about a baby.
2007-05-30 10:26:35 · answer #4 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Depends on if you mean wanting to be a parent at some point in the future, or right then and there, at 17! I think it's best for people to get an education and travel a bit, and learn about the world before they committ to kids, which are incredibly rewarding but also demanding, and expensive. The best parents are well rounded people who don't feel pressure or rushed and resentful, which could happen to people if they have kids too young before they are truly ready.
2007-05-30 10:28:02 · answer #5 · answered by GEEGEE 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's not bad, it would just be a poor decision in this day and age. At 17 or 18 you have a lot of growing to do and a baby could change all that...
2007-05-30 10:30:58 · answer #6 · answered by ICU 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No I don't think it is I had my first daughter at 17 now I'm 20 and I'm pregnant again due in 6 weeks so I don't think 17 or 18 is to young well its not in new zealand loads of people are having there babies young I think its awsum to have them young
2007-05-30 10:49:19 · answer #7 · answered by kirsty 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Trust me and just wait. I had my 1st 3 weeks after turning 15 and the 2nd at 17. You need to get out there a live life for a while. Get out there and travel and experience life because now I can't do those things. My boys are now 13 & 11. I can't afford to go out and do all the things I missed out on. I have to put them through college and put back for retirement. You'll have plenty of time for kids later.
2007-05-30 10:38:04 · answer #8 · answered by DeAnna B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not bad, just natural. But I would hold off if you can until you have a stable relationship and know who you are and what you want out of life. Some people know that at 17, but it's a small minority. Good luck.
2007-05-30 10:28:54 · answer #9 · answered by Older&Wiser 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on your individual situation. At 17, I lived on my own, had a job, was done with school, and was engaged. We decided to have our first child. Many people aren't ready at 17-18, but a few are.
2007-05-30 10:26:47 · answer #10 · answered by Aaliyah & Natalie's Mommy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋