what would you do if you are a 16 years old junior in high school. with a baby on a way?
2007-07-24 14:16:42 · 20 answers · asked by karrybaby 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
get ready being a mom will come natural to you but stay in school
2007-07-24 14:22:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
I have started an agency that helps girls in your situation. it's called Infinate Hope, It does not preach just help you find the resources you need to have the baby or not, your choice no judgement, the goal is to stop unwanted newborns from being abandoned in the streets or in dumpsters, also it helps young woman talk to parents if they need to or just accept the phone call when ayoung girl wants to give up the baby up. You may find one of these in your area, look online. You are smart enough to put the question out there, you can work out your feelings and see if you are ready to parent, adoption is also an option, so don't rule it out. Talk to a school councellor or go to your local hospital and see if they have a phycologist whom you can speak to, some times they will speak to you free of charge if they are a public hospital. Once you have made your descision know you will be ok, and there are many options open to you. It will be hard to be a single teen parent but you cant do it, remember to continue your education as best you can, and bank as much money away until the baby is born. if you decide to keep it.
I am sorry if this is so long , this is an issue that is dear to my heart, I will pray for you and wish you all the best. Good Luck!
2007-07-24 22:00:44 · answer #2 · answered by rxing 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would have had an abortion. Or if that is not an option, adoption. But, I am happy to say, that was never a problem for me since I was a virgin. If this has happened to you, I am very sorry and I hope you think really hard about the tough decisions that face you. A baby is a very real, very difficult lifetime commitment - and 16 is not old enough to handle that kind of responsibility, no matter how mature the 16 year old is.
2007-07-24 22:35:40 · answer #3 · answered by JQ 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Have a baby I guess.You have to decide whether you want to raise it or adopt it out hon.You arent really able to support it yourself right now and it WILL be a struggle for you to take care of it even if you stay with your parents BUT it can be done while you finish your education.Learn from your mistakes and do not repeat them.Wait until you are married before you have sex again,because all the boys will think you are easy now since you are pregnant.
2007-07-24 22:16:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i might be having the same problem as you. im 15, a junior in high school, and might be pregnant. do you want to have a baby? if so then keep it. think long and hard about it. me personally, if i am, me and my boyfriend have already decided to keep the baby. if you want the baby, then keep it, if you dont then look into adoption. try not to think about abortion, if you get it you will feel guitly in the long run. good luck.
2007-07-27 19:27:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would tell my mom, and tell her that I want to have the baby but put it up for adoption. Then I'd get a job, or maybe two and finish school and move on to college. I would help my mom around the house, visit the baby, and save up my money for things I need so I don't need to burden my mom anymore.
2007-07-24 22:01:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Investigate the assitance that the state may offer with childcare. In most states teen moms are automatically eligible for childcare assistance so that they can stay in school. A good education really is the most important thing for anyone, especially a teen mom. Check out how to get WIC and any other assistance you may need. Most of the time any agencies that offer assistance to teen parents can refer you to other agencies for other services.
2007-07-24 21:23:06 · answer #7 · answered by Jenn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hey... i am 16 with a baby on the way. im very excited and cant wait to be a mother. hes supposed to be here b4 the end of august. im so tired of ppl trying to tell other girls on her to get an abortion or get adoption. its really not there choice. im keeping mine and im going to be a great mother. just becuz some teens are horrible mothers doesnt mean we all are. you can do it. if anyone can you can!
good luck!
JadonsMom
2007-07-25 01:52:09 · answer #8 · answered by Melissa 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
good on you for keeping it, it's really brave of you.
you must be scared, but once you have the baby you'll be fine. it'll all come naturally. my friend got pregnant in high school when she was 16 and she's an awesome mum.
good luck with the baby!
2007-07-24 22:04:00 · answer #9 · answered by emmybob3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would just deal with it if you can have sex then you can raise a kid. It aint going to be easy but you have no choice i mean there is adoption but do you really want to give your own baby up. I would just deal with it and not make anymore wrong decisions for a while. Good Luck.
2007-07-25 17:06:03 · answer #10 · answered by Jessica R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im 14 with a baby on the way, the way i decided to go is, im doing online school, im liveing with my boyfriend and his parents since mine wont accept the fact that im going to be a mom. get on the internet and research your options and decide whats best for you. but you do need to tell your parents, if u decide to keep the baby realize that your motherly instincts will just come to you. good luck
2007-07-24 22:40:40 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋