Teenage Parents

Basically all i would say has been said, therefore I don't need to reply.

I don't have a problem with teenage parenting at all. It's too easy for people to look in from their "responsible" little world and start shooting accusations all over the place. there are different circumstances behind the birth of these babies and it's not my place to judge unless I have proof that the kid is in danger

rehab~reject:

Did you know in the UK condoms are considered a 'luxury item' and the government charges tax on them?

Yeah, same with tampons and sanitary towels!!!

there is a 100% way of not getting pregs. AND not catch any STI's (STD's, take your pick). just say NO

yeah ok

EchoBrain:

xAnarchy4theUSAx:

it's not hard to use a condom people...

it's still not 100% safe

i know it isn't, but it wouldnt happen as often.

i asked my friend to rip my ovaries out. then i wouldnt EVER get pregnant. haha. but she refused...

I think any teenage parents lack control.

I live in Croydon and we have the highest rate in London and one of the highest in the country.
I don't think I could face a baby at this age and I'm 16 tomorrow. I love kids but even when you're 30 and in a stable relationship they're huge work.
I know some teenage parents are excellent with their kids and, although it must be hard work, they love it. But it's sad how they're all labelled as Vicky Pollard-a-likes even if they can cope.

Popwhore:

I live in Croydon and we have the highest rate in London and one of the highest in the country.
I don't think I could face a baby at this age and I'm 16 tomorrow. I love kids but even when you're 30 and in a stable relationship they're huge work.
I know some teenage parents are excellent with their kids and, although it must be hard work, they love it. But it's sad how they're all labelled as Vicky Pollard-a-likes even if they can cope.

Well happy birthday for tomorrow for a start...

But about the Vicky Pollard-like thing... I kind of agree with you, because some kids WANT these babies and can cope. Others just don't think its gonna happen to them and it does, then they end up not giving a shit about anything...

Well, yeah, of couyrse it's bad, and I really oppose it, but some teens can really cope it, but in Africa, some places liek little 12 year olds marry 25 year olds, and that's where I draw the line.

[QUOTE="HaushinkaBut that's not exactly their fault most of the time, is it? They usually have arranged marraiges or something...

It all depends at what age you go from being a teenager to becoming an adult, i fell pregnant with my first at 18, but anything under that i think is too young, a lot of people think i was too young at 18.

***purple~pixie***:

It all depends at what age you go from being a teenager to becoming an adult, i fell pregnant with my first at 18, but anything under that i think is too young, a lot of people think i was too young at 18.

I don't think 18 is to young if you can cope. My Grandmother got married at sixteen and had my uncle at 19 and my mum at 20. She was a fantastic mum. I'm not saying you have to be married but I dunno...I guess it helps to have a partner or parents to help.

About young girls wanting to have kids so soon... they really should wait I think. Because you really should figure out yourself for a while, your life, before you have kids. There's probably also a lot of things they aren't thinking about, like money... because it costs a lot to raise a kid. They should at least take some time and figure out what they're doing first.

In a way, I think it is wrong. Life is a beautiful thing but when you can't pay for a child or even a burger at McDonalds then you shouldn't do it.

i myself was a very young mum and my son was amazing ao i loved all the time i had with him

how can u get up the duff at 11 i thought it wasnt possible

well it is and i'm glad of it cus my son was my whole life

Dan_1039 \m/:

how can u get up the duff at 11 i thought it wasnt possible

It depends when you start you're period. If you've started it then you can.

I should be a health teacher!

I think people shouldn't just be put down for having children young. It's not such a bad thing.
Some teenagers are brilliant parents.
It's just, they are young, so they might not be as educated on the matter or as responsible or prepared. And if they don't have family support it will be hard to cope.
I think it's up to people what they do, but surely if they wait until they have a great boyfriend/fiancee/husband and a good job and income, the baby will be better cared for, and after the wait it will be so much better.