What should I do about witnessing a pregnant...

[Question Queen]

...teen smoking weed?

[LaLa-Laura]

It's their life, let them be an idiot.

[FRANKFUSS]

Report her to the police , her parents, c.p.s., school officials. Then after she gives birth, crack her in the face with a rusty crowbar. You might also want to notify the father, and if he's not a total shitbag, have him file for immediate custody of the baby once born.

[♥♥shadeofblue♥♥]

youth today are so pathetic. it's sad.

[J *]

Talk to her parents and then get over it.

[Ptudia]

1. she shouldnt be pregnant in first place2. shouldnt be smoking weed.3. tell her wat an asshole and lowlife she is for making her child mentally retarted

[CCRIDER69]

Tell Her Parents

[Carolyn E]

call cps and the police

[Do your own thinking!]

Not jump to conclusions?Perhaps she was using it to ease nausea."When adverse outcomes are found, they are inconsistent from one study to another, always relatively minor, and appear to have no impact on infant health or mortality.13 For example, in one recent study, researchers reported a statistically significant effect of marijuana on birth length. The marijuana-exposed babies, on average, were less than two-tenths of one inch shorter than babies not exposed to marijuana.14 Another study found a negative effect of marijuana on birth weight, but only for White women in the sample.15 In a third study, marijuana exposure had no effect on birth weight, but a small negative effect on gestational age.16 Overall, this research indicates no adverse effect of prenatal marijuana exposure on the physical health of newborns."http://www.mothering.com/articles/pregnancy_birth/birth_preparation/marijuana-side4.html

[Hottie55]

i would tell her parents then if they dont care i would just let it go because they r the ones that are ruining their life

[Wayne B]

1. Tell her parents2. Tell CPS3. Tell the police (it's against the law)

[♥Sarai♥]

tell their parent

[alecs]

tell her that she in not only ruining her life but her child's. if she wants to kill herself after the baby is born it's her choice, but the baby needs to be kept safe.

[Ryan's mom]

If you know where she lives you should report her to CPS. They will make her do manditory drug testing when she gives birth, and test the baby. If she or the baby has drugs in their system they will most likely take the baby away. That baby deserves better.

[Catherine T]

Tell her wat it could do 2 her and 2 her baby. If she dont listen tell her parents.

[Nancy V]

report her like someone here said its her life but it actually isnt it would be the poor little baby siffering when he/she is born

[Cyndi E]

Keep your mouth shut or risk getting your butt kicked

[Orphan]

If you don't know her parents then notify the authorities. She is putting an unborn child at risk that cannot protect itself. Someone needs to protect the child, let it be you. It can be done anonymously.

[blklightz]

Good question. But honestly, no. If she is smoking, she doesnt have sense enough to know how much harm it is probably causing her unborn child. Its a shame that children are so easy to make. Lasagna is harder.

[rose_2620]

I'm not sure that there is a whole lot that you can do, but it wouldn't hurt to confront her about it. If nothing else, if she has parents that are around (assuming they are not the ones supplying her with the weed, or anything like that) I would talk to them, they may be able to get her to come to her senses, or at least get her into treatment for the duration of her pregnancy to ensure she doesn't do any drugs. I hope that you are able to help her.

[noamikal]

smack her upside the damn head. tell her she should have had a V8.

[michael2003c2003]

Nothing. its her right to do what she chooses.

[nodotdotdot]

Like another poster said, not jump to conclusions. Marijuana has many health benefits during pregnancy and no risks.

[Stunningly X Cunning]

Dear I personally thing you should bring in outside help that will help the teen. The smoke can harm the baby. If you care about the baby and the girl I would go for help to someone you can trust. I'm not talking about the police...they are not always the wisest choice but someone else who has a bigger influence on her.

[Malia N]

It depends. Do you actually KNOW this teen? If you know this teenager, you have an open door to speak into her life. However, if you don't know this teen, saying something to her wouldn't be wise. You would come accross as more critical than helpful. If you do have somewhat of a relationship with her, I would advise taking her out for lunch and using that as an opportunity to first show that you care. Teens will not listen to your advice if they have any doubt that you actually care about them.

[Grand pa]

call child protection or crime stoppers

[Brenda S]

If you know the girl you should smack her upside her head and try to knock some common sense her or talk to her parents