"Nearly one million teen girls get pregnant each year. Nearly four out of 10 young women
get pregnant at least once before they turn 20."
How do I feel about teenage pregnancy? I'm unsure exactly.
It's not something I would promote, but then again I wouldn't look down upon it either. Everyone has a different situation and has their reasons for pregnancy - accidental or planned. I myself think anyone before the age of 20 planning to have a baby is crazy but that's just my opinion. I feel as if 85% of teenagers that get pregnant aren't ready for what life has given them and it's sad. I'm not going to lie, I look down upon the people that think of it as fun, a way to get attention, to keep their boyfriend around, or just to have someone to love. Having a child isn't something that should be taken very lightly and every precaution should be used! I myself was on birth control during my pregnancy so I guess I'm just extremely fertile? It doesn't give me an excuse though, I'm just one of the few that is taking my responsibility very carefully and doing everything I can for me and this baby.
It's not something I would promote, but then again I wouldn't look down upon it either. Everyone has a different situation and has their reasons for pregnancy - accidental or planned. I myself think anyone before the age of 20 planning to have a baby is crazy but that's just my opinion. I feel as if 85% of teenagers that get pregnant aren't ready for what life has given them and it's sad. I'm not going to lie, I look down upon the people that think of it as fun, a way to get attention, to keep their boyfriend around, or just to have someone to love. Having a child isn't something that should be taken very lightly and every precaution should be used! I myself was on birth control during my pregnancy so I guess I'm just extremely fertile? It doesn't give me an excuse though, I'm just one of the few that is taking my responsibility very carefully and doing everything I can for me and this baby.
Teenagers that are pregnant have it so much harder than most and that's a pretty obvious statement. They are barely becoming adults legally and are just learning about not only themselves but the world that they are in - so becoming a parent at that moment isn't exactly ideal. They have to worry about jobs, relationships, friends, family, education, and their needs as a teenager.
The main thing I think teenager mothers/fathers need is support! I myself have a great support system and brag about it every chance I can. If you don't have support from your family try talking with school counslers, health care professionals, support groups (you can find them online too!). Don't get me wrong about support though, I don't mean they need someone to support you financially or physically - you just need someone to talk to sometimes. I myself don't expect nor want my parents to support me financially, I will do as much as I can for my child and self. My parents are willing to help, so I'm learning boundries with that so things don't get complicated. Them helping me during the first few months/year will help me in the long run with my education and work.
Judgement.. is a huge thing to overcome! I myself have judged people and I even judged people in this post (Read the second paragraph) Everyone has their opinions of people and it's a hard thing to get used to but it's something you will see throughout your life. Being a teen parent isn't exactly something to ease that either. You will get the looks, the glares, and maybe even the comments but all that I know is that at the end of the day all that matters is that my baby is healthy and happy. I guess just prove them all wrong and show them that you can do this - and if you can't, don't feel incapable. Adoption is a great opportunity that I think ALL teen parents should consider dispite their situation.
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