pregnant at 17?

Question

do you think being pregnant at 17 is to young?

i am not meaning to sound rude but im from england where u leave school at 16 and i have already been to college nearly 2 years.

Answer 1

Not if you are married and mature enough to raise a child.

In some cultures, girls as young as 15 are mothers and are capable and responsible.

It all depends on your situation, really.

Answer 2

It really depends what you plan to do with your life. My friend could have been a vet and she got pregnant at 18 and now she will never fulfill that dream, she admits herself that she will settle for being a mum and no more.

If she got pregnant later she could have graduated first and had the best of both worlds.

Equally, some people are very mature and some just suit being mothers! I also know a girl who got pregnant early and it worked out really well for her. She has a supportive family and boyfriend (soon husband) and lives a very happy life.

A word of caution, if you are pregnant and deciding what decision to make, love matters can change overnight especially with the pressures of a child. As young people feelings can switch on and off like a lightbulb. It's no fairytale most of the time!

With the right family and backing age doesn't matter. But an ambitious life for the mum might not follow the birth of a baby, except for the joys a child can bring.

Answer 3

Yes, I was 21 when I had my first and I thought I was too young at the time. But I have friends that had there children at 15 and 16 and they are great parents. Most people will step up the the plate and be a great parent no matter what age. If you are already pregnant then you will be fine you will work through it and just like everyone one else you will have your bad and good times, but if you are not and you want to become a mom just hold off for a few more years, you have plenty of time for motherhood but once you have a baby motherhood takes over you, for the best reasons.

Answer 4

Well, 17 is a little young, but you can still make being a parent a success at that age.

One of my best friends fell pregnant at 15. She got all kinds of sneering looks from people (total strangers in Asda's, lol!!!) and of course vicious rumours went round the school about her. I stuck by her though, and am glad I did!

Her little boy is now 10 years old, and she's expecting her second child (with the same man!) only this time it's a planned pregnancy.

Its cool because her little boy refers to me as his aunt now as i've been there by them since day one.

I asked her once if she could change anything, would she? She said "I wouldn't advisse anyone to have a baby that young, and sometimes I think I should have waited for my son, but I can't imagine life without my little trooper!"

She went back to school after having her little son, got herself into a good job at 19 and has been working hard with decent pay since then. It doesnt' end your life like a lot of people think, but you are forced to grow up and it puts your life on hold for a few years.

Bottom line is, 17 is a bit young, it would be very hard on you, but its not a total disaster as long as you have good friends and family for support.

Answer 5

Ok i am 17 and i am 17 weeks pregnant, some people may think that its too young but i think it depends on the person if she is mature enough to have one. I am getting married to the father of the baby in 8 weeks i have been with him for 3 years and that to some people is too young but i think its ok. I am in a loving relationship and am well supported by both familys and knwo that the baby is going to be better than well cared for. Love Danni x

Answer 6

Yes I do think it is too young, but if a 17 year old has been having sex and putting themselves at risk of getting pregnant then they will just have to grow up and take on the responsibility.
Hopefully, they will have emotional support from their family and friends - there is plenty of financial support available from the government.
Just because they are young and inexperienced, doesn't mean that they won't make a wonderful parent for their child. They just need encouragement and support.

Answer 7

Yes and No. If you can raise your child and love your child and bring them up in a safe and secure environment then I think it's ok but it is a bit young. However only being 17 you have to grow up real fast and miss out on being young and having a good time because that will be the last in your priority's.

But please if your not pregnant don't try and get pregnant you have the rest of your life to have kids enjoy being young and grow up naturally.

Answer 8

Well it was a bit silly. But its happened now so just make best of the situation. My sisters friend fell pregnant at 15. She had to do her growing up quick and is managing just fine. As long as you have got people who will support you and give you help when needed. Every women has bad times when they have a child and it doesnt matter what age you are. You should have enjoyed your life first. But good luck with the future anyway. xxx

Answer 9

im 20, married, and have 2 kids.

people look at you weird and might think youre young, but for me its easier being young. i recovered from pregnancy VERY quickly (had my body back in TWO weeks) and have lots of energy to run around after my kids.

like another poster said- in some cultures it is normal for young women to have babies. i think as we get older our chances of getting pregnant decrease for a reason... you know. obviously most 70 year old women dont have the capacity to run around after a toddler... which is why they cant get pregnant. same thing with a lot of 50 year old women.

society just wants everyone to conform to its standards. go to college, get a job THEN have kids (and higher a nanny to raise them.) i look at it this way- when my kids are grown up and out of the house i'll be 40- not 50.

at 17 a lot of women are perfectly capable of raising kids.... if they werent no one would have babysitters, know what i mean?

Answer 10

I think any age is too young to be pregnant! I dont think any one is truly ready, until it happens. I'm 22 and pregnant, I think I would feel as young as a 17 year old would be and a 38 year old.

Answer 11

Yes and No.I had my 1st daughter at 16 and my 2nd at 19.
On one hand i will still be young when they grow up but on the other i wish i had waited as i have missed alot of my youth.It also depends on your situation, don't just have a child with the 1st bloke that comes along, wait till your in a stable relationship and you both agree its the right thing to do.