how do you guys feel about teens under 18

[Shaena]

being pregnant? im already against teen pregnancy...but it really makes me mad when i see girls in my school pregnant and their only like 15 and 16 years old. what really makes me mad is that lots of these girls want a baby and think they're ready. you're not ready to care for a baby when u need ur parents to help you take care of it. its enough that the parents had to raise them. thats like giving their parents another baby. and their boyfriends are in school too, no money, still living with their parents. babies are not dolls u dont have them just because their cute and look fun. honestly if i was a parent i'd threaten to kick my daughter out on the street if she decided to have a baby as a teen. she's gonna learn that if u cant raise a baby on your own, then you're not ready.

[Shelby ♥]

if she is grown enough to make the baby she is grown enough to take care of it!

[Barry S]

It is a drain on society and ruins their lives

[everydayimhust1in]

For some people it is just part of being a teen but usually it just adds on to the hardships seince chances are grandma does the taking care of.

[pierre c]

Why do you care ?it's not you who is pregnant

[gato_del_sol_3]

There is PLENTY of time to raise a family down the road, but under 18 is NOT the time to burden one's self with the mental, emotional, financial, relationship, and other burdens b/c at that stage in life, a teen is just not prepared for such a commitment.

[meredeth the male fairy]

this is true but you know id rather them have the baby than an abortion

[Misfit]

The fact of the matter is, if you can't take care of yourself and be on your own, and live on your own, with a steady, decent job ... you are not "ready" for a baby. Accidents happen, but if you are purposely doing it and you still live w/your parents because you have to and you're in high school or even middle school ... that's just plain old stupid. It's called being selfish and immature.

[nicechik]

why u asking guys a question like that? its the guys that knock them up! anyhow i had a baby at 17 and my son is now 10 and a gorgeous happy wee boy so not all young mums are bad!

[Marcelo P]

In my opinion girls who have a baby under 18 are not only causing their parents a huge problem but also they are wasting away their own life, seems like they don't understand if they have a child at such an early age they wont have the time anymore to go out with friends, have fun go to party's, shell be stuck with her son/daughter and probably her boyfriend at her parents home

[cleveland mami]

i completely agree with you these young girls now days dont know what they are getting them selves in to and its really sad they are not ready to be mothers it really breaks my heart because i know that its the baby out of the whole thing that is going to suffer

[cwstuffff]

There is a heck of a lot of ignorance out there these days!Children with babies is a sure-fire path to lost opportunities. Girls who become mothers at a very early age will probably never finish school, thus never be competitive in the job market, making life one financial struggle after another.Considering the garbage our culture presses on children these days, it is little wonder girls seek attention and love from an infant. I see it as a cultural failure we all share.Parents (mentors) MUST educate and nurture children differently to avoid the inevitable 16-year-old pregnancies plaguing our culture.

[36wks bby boy :)]

I do agree.I disapprove girls that want a baby at such a young age but the I don't disapprove on girls who get pregnant by a mistake.Yesss, protection should or was used but not well enough but you can't get rid of any innocent unborn baby if your well stabled enough to look after it e.g parential help.I was 18 went I fell pregnant, wasn't planned and didn't intend to get pregnant at all untill middle/late 20's. But what's happened has happened and you can't change that, no-one can.So we just have to be with the ones who makes mistakes instead of against them, it's a totally different situation that the ones who are wanting one.

[MommaToBe]

Quite frankly I feel sorry for any children you ever have. Who could kick their own child out in the streets just bc they didn't listen and got pregnant. I'm 17, engaged, and 5 weeks and 2 days w/ baby #1, and its none of your damn business. If you don't like it just shut the hell up and worry about yourself. I'm not trying to be a bitch, but I really hate all you snobby ass people who get on here and complain about things, if you have a problem with something then do something productive to help it or change it, don't just sit at your computer and complain. I'm 17 and I'm a senior in high school and I will be going to college next year. Yes I live with my mother, but this is my child and I will be the one taking care of it, I should say we bc my fiance lives with me too. I also do not like these kids who have babies and give them to their parents, but I respect the ones who take up for their actions and care for the children they created. So if you have a problem with it then go do something about it, otherwise shut up.

[Angel H]

I have a friend who had a baby at 10 years old... She raised that baby until she was 2. But her mother took the baby... Which in most cases the parents do take the babys even if the girls can raise them because they don't have all the faith in them that they need... There is something wrong with having a baby for the fun of it but when they are mature enough to raise a baby like some girls are then it isnt up to you to judge them... Ok! Many people don't give the pg teens any slack, some of them like 50% are physically and mentally mature enough but because they are pg at a young age you judge them and don't give them a chance... Maybe if adults gave them half a chance they would know this... And most girls who wind up pg at a young age are looking for love in a guy because their parents don't show it to them in the right way or they are neglected or their parents won't even give them the time of day... Think about that before you judge them just because they are pregnant and a teen!

[Ethan's Momma]

All of you can KISS MY GRITS!!!! I am a teen mother, I have my own home, a fiance and a job. I take good care of my child and am glad that I got pregnant at 17. I didn't have a life before my son. I didn't go out to parties, have friends, nor a close family, now I have a close and great family, and everything I could want. Not all teen mothers are the irresponsible idiots you all make them out to be. QUIT STEREOTYPING!!!!!!!!!!! You all need to take a look at your own lives and keep your nose where it belongs... in your life not anyone elses!!!!!!!

[i♥POP some cherry]

who cares. if you are not pregnant why do you worrying about them. they have the freedom to do whatever they want. how about we focus to stop war so we can leave in peace ?

[Kirsten]

The majority of girls that I've known who've gotten pregnant while they were teenagers didn't purposely get pregnant. You can't really be angry with girls who get pregnant out of ignorance or failed birth control. Just sorry for their situation. As for girls who WANT to get pregnant, I would lay more blame on their parents than them. Obviously they aren't getting the attention that they need at home and hope to get it from a child. Its also likely that no one has ever stressed to them how difficult and costly it is to raise a child, ESPECIALLY when you're still a child yourself. So while I don't agree with it (I also don't agree with pre-marital sex) I would never be angry with the girls. If my teenage daughter informed me that she was TRYING to get pregnant, then I'd be forced to look at myself and where I had failed as a parent. Then I'd have to try to rectify the situation and not make the same mistake with my other children.

[janecat]

i feel bad for what they're missing out on. i wish there were classes that talked about these types of things in high school. or at least counselors that are actually available for students to talk to. parents really aren't in their kids lives enough, if they don't know that their 15 year old daughter WANTS to have a baby and thinks she's ready. but when babies come, they are miracles and things seem to work out :)

[Mama To 2 Onry Girls]

I was 16 when i was pregnant with my first beautiful daughter .. now i am 24 with a 2 lil' girls .. and having them young was one of the best things that happened ... I raised my daughter alone .. finished school got my degree and have a very sucessful career .. own my own home and land and vehicles ... to be honest i dont think anyone is ready to be a parent but when it happens it is definatly a learning experience ...

[heatherdazy]

I agree with you, but there are always going to be people around you making foolish decisions. All you can do is avoid them yourself.

[HeyHun]

i agree. its such a disappointment. and its so sad because the chances of that child being born and becoming itself a teen pregnancy are very high. and it just keeps going like a chain.

[petetylove123]

stop judging people..your not perfect either...yes it is a trouble for sure...but so is RAPE, MURDER , KIDNAPPERS. but people make mistakes.

[~Altar~]

OMG i'm 14 and sooooooooo aganst it it rally makes me laugh when i see a girl in my class who is pregent so yah ttyl

[bigstylin_331]

i agree . i pisses me off

[anglhrtdevlmind]

This goes to the people who have classified teen pregnancy with poverty. I had my daughter when I was 16. When I got pregnant I was still living at home. Within 1 month of finding out about the baby I started working full-time. I still had 4 months left of high school so I stayed at home until I finished school. I put all of my money in savings then after school ended I found a place and moved out on my own. I took a year off of school so that I could spend time with her. When she turned 1 I went back to school and graduated college at the top of my class. I never went on welfare and never asked my parents to help me raise my daughter. She is 14 now and I have a very good job making $53,000.00 + a year. Do not assume that just because girls get pregnant when they are teens that they have ruined their life. I have never had any regrets about keeping her and even with the hard work and all it was well worth it.

[kookookittie87]

You are a very horrible person for judging people like that. I am a teen mom and no i'm not perfect but I am the best mom I can be. Us teen moms are proabaly better mothers than you will ever be!If you are not in the situation then you should just keep your mouth shut. I completely agree with MommaToB.

[axeton_waxton]

ya thats true also a baby can change your life it comes in your life and its something you cannot get rid of like a pet. its here to stay and changes your life completley