Im 18 years old. How do I tell my parents I'm having a baby?

Answer 1

Just set them down and tell them. There's nothing you can really do now, but tell them. Their your parents. They love you. Just remember you can't put it off forever.

Answer 2

Unless you are going to run off and never see your parents again, they are going to find out. Best to tell them and not end up lying for ages making them think you are just gaining weight. You weren't too scared to do the deed that got you pregnant. Why would you be scared of the two people who probably love you more than anyone ever will?
If you are not married, they might be disappointed, and worried. But they have a grandbaby on the way, and most grandparents love their grandchildren. Yours just might be here a bit sooner than they had been planning on.
Congrats. Hope the father is going to step up and take responsibility with you.

Answer 3

You tell them, and then let them vent their frustration and disappointment. When I told my dad, I was 18 too, he sobbed. It was the hardest day of my life. He just cried and cried. Then they said some mean hurtful things, only out of their hurt.
They came around. They still loved me and offered support. My dad even became an awesome "father" figure for my boys until I was married.
You can do this. Thank you for not aborting your baby. Give them time. They have to deal with it too, just like you do.
If they don't support you, or if they want you out of their life, find another support network for you to rely on through this. You'll need it.

Answer 4

Sit down with your parents and the baby's father (if possible.) Having him there will be much better. Don't preface it with anything negative like "You're gonna be so mad" or "Please don't hate me." Also, don't make excuses and don't beat around the bush.

Say "John and I are expecting a baby. This wasn't planned, and we're nervous, but we're also excited."

Or "I'm expecting a baby. This wasn't planned, and I'm really nervous, but I'm excited too."

Also, be prepared to tell them you've already considered adoption and abortion and you've decided to keep it. There will be lots of questions, so stay calm and relaxed and have an adult conversation about your future.

Answer 5

well sit them down and just tell them. hope the daddy is still around though. i mean s*** u're 18, youre an adult there is nothing they can do. its better now than later. maybe wrap a present and put like a passafire in it.and then they will know..or give the both a card saying"You're a grandmother and Grandpa on it.."...just nidea to get the conversation started without being like'I AM PREGNANT, ya know? good luck to you!

Answer 6

I wondered the same thing when I got pregnant and I'm 23. Theres no easy way to say it, so you might as well just say it simply and bluntly and get it over with.

Answer 7

Dear friend, You can get support and information at a pregnancy resource center, which you can find by googling optionline on the net, or by calling 1800afamily. Please take good care of yourself and your baby. Sincerely, Runner

Answer 8

Tell them you're gay and are going to have a sex-change operation.

Wait a minute, then tell them you're just kidding and that you're really just pregnant.

Answer 9

Depends on your relationship with your parents. How far along are you?

Answer 10

your an adult so really there is nothing they can say so just go ahead and tell them!! they will fine out sooner or later. good luck and congrats!