i am 16 and i am moving out asap and i am pregnant. When is the best tim to tell my mom and dad?

Answer 1

Don't make the decision to move out. Your parents will not be happy with the news, but they may be supportive. It is in your best interest to stay with them and focus on taking care of yourself, your child and your education. Believe me, this is your best bet. I had a child at your age, and with the (reluctant) help of my parents, I was able to get myself together get a good job and advance my education. Life is hard enough for people who are married with children, you need to do your best to ensure that your child has only the best that life can offer. Stay with mom and dad, tell them ASAP (This will make it better, as opposed to letting them find out, not a good idea, I know this from experience), talk to your teachers and/or guidance councilors to see if you can take classes at home. You really don't want your grades to slip. Just because you are in your situation does not mean that you cannot go to college, it's actually imperative that you do now. Stay focused, even of your parents are mad now, they very well may come around, and will spoil that baby, as if it were theirs. Hope I was of help!

Answer 2

Moving out would probably be about the worst thing you could do at this point. If you're only 16 and pregnant, you're going to need your parents support. Believe me, a baby isn't easy to take care of... especially at only 16 years old and on your own. They're alot of responsibility and cost ALOT of money. I seriously doubt any friend or boyfriend that you move in with will support you either emotionally and/or financially as your parents would. I was 19 when I had my daughter and it's not easy at all. Thankfully I was still living with my mom and step-dad at the time and my then-boyfriend (we've been married for 4 years now) and that helped alot. We moved out when my daughter was 8 months old and have been living on our own ever since. It's not a bed of roses, so please seriously consider your options and any consequences before you make a move. Good luck!

Answer 3

I recommend you sit down with your parents and tell them your news sooner rather than later. If this is easier for you once you have moved out, that is fine but do not delay longer than absolutely necessary.

Honesty is the best policy, in particular in this very personal situation. Regardless of the reaction from your parents, at least you have been honest with them and ultimately that will sit well within you. You are showing responsibility and maturity by being straight up and not lying to them, and even if your parents do not like or support what they hear, you cannot be accused of dishonesty and closing down the lines of communications.

Think positive and just believe in your heart all will be more than okay.

Answer 4

I suggest talking to them right away. I know it's not the easiest..trust me, but you need to. I was scared to tell my mom about being pregnant and I'm 21 and was living on my own. I did it randomly though. Her and I were both watching TV, just talking and out of no where I said "I'm pregnant" she turned around, was silent for awhile, then started crying, then started asking questions....to my suprise she hugged me and said everything was going to be ok. The hardest part was explaining that I was becoming a single mom.

I know it's scary, but you never know how they will react. It may take them awhile to come around or they may be supportive right away. They may be disappointed but it's more them being scared that there little girl is having a little one. Be patient with there reaction, let them know what your plan is....finishing school, working, let them know that you do need them.

Moving out is not the best thing to do though hun, I mean I am 21, working full time, full time student now preparing to be a full time single mom....I moved back in with my mom. You will need all the emotional and physical help you can get.

If you need to talk..e mail me or message me...good luck and congrats

Answer 5

Moving out is NOT as easy as you might think it is. It is INCREDIBLY hard. I had 3k saved up when I moved out, but between my rent, and groceries I was broke in a month and a half and I wasn't making nearly enough money to support myself...And I ended up homeless...That is an experience that i will NEVER forget.

You're sixteen. I had just turned eighteen. It's going to be even harder for you than it was for me, because at sixteen, there are child labor laws. You can't work as many hours as a legal adult can and therefore can't make as much money.

Stay put.

Even though I'm financially stable now, I still wish I would have stayed with my folks a little longer. Life was easier...And it really wasn't as bad as I thought it was.

Answer 6

You should have talked to them before you got pregnant, then maybe they could have advised you on the many methods available today for birth control.
No wonder they claim the morals of this country are down the tubes, doesn't anyone believe in marriage before childbirth.
Stay home kid, if they get mad, so what, you made your decision to get pregnant, now be adult enough to see it through, your parents will probably the best friend you could ever hope for, and will be the most help.

Answer 7

Now! I know it's hard but I told my parents and there has been so much love support and help coming from their end. I'm not quite as young but your parents love you and will help you the most and the best. Let them know, have a plan when you go to them and just do it as soon as possible it's the best thing I could have done for me and for my baby.

Answer 8

You need to go and talk to your parents asap as an adult. not as a 16 year old. because now you have a baby inside of you and your wanting to make a huge step and move out. you still have alot of growing up to do before your little one arrives. So go talk to your parents. good luck.

Answer 9

I understand what you are feeling.. i have been there.. but the one thing i found out in my experience be open and tell them because your health is more important than figuring out what your parents are gonna do about the situation.. U cant run from the situation..that will make things worse.. Its a bullet you will have to bite bt u dont wanna do it alone..

Answer 10

Unless you are financially prepared to raise a child I would suggest staying put and telling your parents ASAP. You will need their support.