Do you think it is appropriate to have a baby shower for a teenage (14-16) unwed mother?

Question

This isn't something going on in my personal life. I just thought It was a good question.

Answer 1

yes! everyone deserves a babyshower! why would you deprive her of that? Infact she might actually deserve one more than most, because she probably can't afford the baby in the first place, let alone having to buy all the stuff you typically get at a baby shower!

Answer 2

Of course it's appropriate, the mother's age has nothing to do with it.

Etiquette dictates however, that only friends of the mother-to-be should host a baby shower. It's considered gauche for family members to arrange a shower.

Answer 3

could it no longer be suitable by way of human beings thinking that somebody that youthful should not be having a newborn? Regardless, no count number the age of the mother, infant showers are no longer in basic terms to rejoice the being pregnant, yet in addition to furnish the mother needs that she would have the ability to need in a fashion that doesn't come off as charity. She'll probable have it annoying because it is because of the fact of her age, and that i'm particular she would have the ability to relish any presents or suggestion that she would have the ability to get carry of from having a bathtub. So fairly, yeah, i think of it is acceptable. wish this facilitates.

Answer 4

i think it is appropriate to have a baby shower for anyone having a baby no matter the age now there is a point when it is inapropriate like the age of 10-13 but 14-16 i think you should.not to tell them its ok to have a baby just to let them know there not hated because they got pregnant.and as for the married thing only half of the women getting pregnant today are married.

Answer 5

Yes I had my son at 14 and didnt want a shower as I was embarrassed but someone told me every child in the family should be celebrated and besides the baby needs stuff.It was true otherwise the burden falls on others and maybe the baby wont get what it needs.Lastly what I learned was its not how the Baby came about. Its the fact that is a new life and should be welcomed with love and joy.

Answer 6

What's wrong with friends and family wanting to show their love by helping out and having fun at the same time? It's not against the law. What a revealing question! Are you the *appropriate* police?

Answer 7

to me it would depend on the circumstances and if it could be done in a manner that did not subject the girl to criticism or ridicule.

It would be an ideal chance to help her out by providing all the neccessities for the baby.

It would be somewhat cruel if she is giving the baby up for adoption.

Answer 8

Why wouldn't it be? If anything a unwed mother is one that will NEED a baby shower. She will probably have trouble buying all the things that a baby needs. So she needs the help. Should we punish the baby of being concieved/born?

Answer 9

Yes. How horrible it would be for the soon-to-be-mother if she was denied one. Young mothers already have so much going against them, a baby shower is supposed to be a happy time, to celebrate the birth of the child. Many young mothers are forced out of high school, lose childhood friends, become the shame of their uncaring families. She should be showered so that she feels that her decsion to keep the baby is one that will ultimately be good one. A young mother can still be an excellent one.

Answer 10

Yes, of course, she will need all the help she can get, but don't stop with a shower, follow up with a call or visit. Put her your list of "People I need to remember." I am not saying I condone pregnancy at that age, but what is done is done. Now she needs help.

Answer 11

Depends on how her friends and family see the situation. If they are proud of her for being an unwed mother, by all means celebrate!!!!