is it normal for a 16 year old to want to get pregnant??

Answer 1

I can say i wanted the same thing and by 17 i fell pregnant its been the best thing that could happen to me dont let people tell you how to live your life its your body and if you feel that its your time thats up to you good for you stand your ground on this i am still with the same partner of 10 years and have a 9 year old boy and a 21 month old girl best of luck

Answer 2

I think it is perfectly normal to want to have a baby by 16. I know I did. I have wanted a baby for a long time. The thing is you want the baby now, the baby doesn't want you now! You have to think about the baby. At 16, you can't give that child a decent life. Wouldn't you rather wait a few years, until you are able to support yourself plus put money away before you bring a child into this world? It is the only fair way for that child. You will be happy you waited!! (If you really love babies and want to be around them, volunteer at a local daycare, or hospital.)

Answer 3

I sure hope not. I can think of two reasons one would want to:


Money/security- she wants the guy to feel obligated to stick around either for financial contribution or emotional attachment.

or

She's not mature enough to understand the consequences of her actions.

It's normal to want a child, even at 16, but the difference is knowing you want one LATER in life. I don't think it should be normal for a 16 year old to want one NOW. Children are great, but at 16 and the way our society is set up, it's just way too difficult to do (or easy if you use it as an excuse to live off the government and not try to provide for yourself in any way).

Answer 4

Yes, quite normal. I have a 16 year old daughter and she reckon 'right or wrong' she was going to have baby as soon as possible. Until her school loaned her a baby doll, that cries at any time of night or day and carries on like a normal baby. She nows has changed her mind and reckons it was harder than she thought.

Maybe every teenage girl shoudl be given these 'dolls' lol.

I hope this helps somehow.

Answer 5

Ok i was 14 when i got pregnant with my oldest baby. 15 when i had her. Im almost 20 now, possibly pregnant with my third baby. My youngest will be a year next month. It doesnt always work out with the daddy's. Trust me. I was 15, raising a baby by myself, now im almost 20, raising another baby by myself. Possibly pregnant with my third. No, i dont look at it as "popping" babies out. Im a good mom to my kids, thats all that matters. But i lost my life. I get the weekends, but thats only the visitation agreement. My oldest daughters father bailed. He left me, and then got another girl pregnant. He takes care of his son, but has nothing to do with my father. And my youngest daughters father is not that great of a daddy as well. Luckily my boyfriend helps me out with her, and luckily will be there for our baby as well. But you have to be ready for all the heartache that comes along with being a teen parent. yes everyone looks down at teen parents. i lost my virginity and 9 months later my oldest popped out, the first time me and my other ex had unprotected sex, i got pregnant. its so possible! but to juggle school, a job cause ur raising the baby alone, and the baby, its so hard. even for adults. u never know how your parents will react. and it might be more negative then u thought, what if u get kicked out? then what? stranded and pregnant. dss will take the baby so quick! just think more before u act on it. im not one that should give advice. im so young, and my best quality is being a mommy. but despite what people say about me. i do my job well. im not careful, but u should be. u have ur whole life ahead of u. i dropped out of school, im having trouble finding a job that will hire me. i cant work full time so no one wants me. me and my bf are in the search for a place, this way we can get married and raise our children together. please dont get pregnant so young. wait until ur older, and more stabble...

Answer 6

Yes, it is normal. When I was around your age I wanted to get pregnant. I had a strong desire to. Just do not get pregnant though. Try something else like watching other people's kids. If you have someone around you that has a baby try watching them for a day or talking to someone around you that already has children or had them at a young age and ask them.

Answer 7

Is it you ? If so or not - Bringing a child into the world is painful - PAINFUL- and if you are not ready then can be devastating to that baby- I would say at 16 just daydream and know that those baby days will come- when you are ready! Both mind and body...You have time and live those young days to the fullest and stay protected! b/c u miss them if u try to "be grown too soon" ...

Answer 8

Not in today's society. Unfortunately teenagers tend to be ruled by their hormones and pressure from their peers to start having sex earlier. Plus the "it can't happen to me" mentality and all the sexual myths out there like "you can't get pregnant your first time" greatly increases the chance that they won't think to use any sort of birth control when they become sexually active.
And besides, trying to carry a baby to term when your body is not developed enough for it can lead to many complications.

Answer 9

if they have low self esteme and think a baby = love or attention .. then yes its normal...

however a mentally healthy 16 yr old will NOT want to get pregnant.. for a long long time...

Answer 10

think alot about it..
it isnt wrong but it would be irresponsible..
if you know someone who has children spend some time with the kids and youll realize you will be a more fit mother when you are older..
also the best years of your life are yet to come..
your youth would seriously be destroyed if you had a child at such a young age..