Chocoholic

Yes, you're right, I should've clarified.

When I say teenage, I mean really young teenagers between 13-15 and some 16-17 yo, who get pregnant on purpose without thinking it through just because they think it would be "cool" or "fun." I don't support that because that's just irresponsible. I don't believe, in general, that a 15yo is mature enough to nurture another human being. It takes a lot of effort to raise an emotionally healthy child. But again, there can always be exceptions.

With the same logic, since not every young/teenage mom is the same, there might be some who get pregnant just because they thought it'd be "fun" and then be able to support their families. It really depends on the situation, my statement before was a little too vague.

alyxzandra

There are a number of people out there who are 30 years old who do not have the maturity to nurture a child. And yet, I've seen very young mothers who take full responsibility (and at times, young fathers). I think the key is whether the person has a solid support network no matter what the person's age.

Angego

yeah i totally see where your coming from...i mean there are some people out there that are irresponsible...and i see where your coming from...one of my best friends does not use any protection because the guy doesn't like it..but he uses the pull out method which in my eyes is not a form of contraception..me being a friend tries to make her realise that she needs to use contraception if she does not want to get pregnant..she says that if she gets pregnant..she will just get an abortion..which makes me very angry!!..i think that for a teenager to bring a LO into the world they need to be able to support them financially...and emotionally...and when they are younger than 16..oviously they can't cause their not old enough for a job..they need to rely on other people..when the teenager is relying on say their parents...the teenager has a LO relying on them...not good.

Katharine-ann

Gosh, shes not backwards at coming forwards is she..?
Im damn sure i wouldnt be telling a pregnant lady that i hardly know (im guessing you dont really know her??) That i thought i was pregnant! Jees, thats so childish to me im afraid.
Coming out with something so important to someone you hardly know like it was something or nothing popping up in conversation!

Angego

No its the first day that i had met her..and infact the first time that i had started talking to her..the only reason i told her was because she probably thought it was a bit weird how i wouldnt lift any of the children...but considering i hardly know her..i couldn't really tell her what i thought about it, as i would if she was one of my best friends...my reaction was kinda like "oh right" i agree it is a bit childish!!..i probably wont see her again now because it was my last day in that placement on Friday..so i dont know what she will do if she is.

trishk

my view is that although I understand that she is probably terrified, I just don't agree with abortion. It is not the innocent babies fault that the parents are not careful. God has plans for these babies. I remember waiting to be brought down to theatre for a D&C after my miscarriage and I kept thinking about the women sitting in abortion clinics and how unfair life was.

Jazzy

I agree with you, and I know that fact that I'm going to have my abortion arranged tomorrow is killing me, I hate the thought of getting rid of my baby but I know that I need to think of my daughter

katieandbump

Everyone is entitled to their own opinions but it really does depend on the circumstances, i have researched into abortion for my uni degree and the effects can be extremely traumatising later on in life and some people have found it very hard to deal with but thought it best at the time for the baby. I don't think people think long enough about it and maybe more should be taught in sex education about abortions and its effects on everyone as well. As people may not realise that usually they are letting themselves in for a tougher time dealing with the psychological ties and guilt that come with the abortion, than the actual pregnancy itself. It's a tough call, and there is definitely not enough research or education on the topic.