what do you think about pregnancy in teen age, and who is responsible ? ?

Well the teens themselves are responsible for the act, but the parents are responsible for not teaching the children what they need to know, or the fundamentals of being responsible teenagers. I was a teenage mother, I had my son at 15, he is now almost 9, I wouldn't change it for the world, but I wish I would have waited to make such a huge decision. Teenagers are not ready to be parents.

It doesn't bother me at all, i'm 18 and pregnant, so i'm a pregnant teen, but also i've got better things to do with my life than worry about other people.

The people who deem it wrong are just narrow minded, it's very stereotypical of you to ask this question too, that's like me asking a question like " what do you think about pregnancy at age 30, who is responsible " wouldn't it sound weird?

The only people responsible for ANY pregnancy are the people who made it happen, the male & female. It has nothing to do with the parents as they do not force the two people to have sex!

What do you mean, "Who is responsible?" Of course the two people who had sex are responsible- not anyone else. Teenagers know how pregnancy happens, and if they don't want to be pregnant then they are stupid for 1) having sex and 2) not using at least 2 forms of protection. I think it is great that some teenagers who DO end up pregnant decide to keep the baby instead of abortion. That is really taking responsibility for your own actions. The people who get abortions and then do nothing to prevent it from happening again are the idiots.

I think people in general try to discourage teen pregnancy because nomatter if teens feel they are mature for their age or not, the major question is, are they financially capable of caring for a child?

I went to school with a lot of pregnant teens (one of the local high schools even had a daycare) and a lot of them have been responsible for their children... to an extent. If it were not for their parents (providing shelter, food, and other necessities), I honestly do not know how many of them would have taken care of their children. The majority are living off of welfare. It takes more than just LOVE to raise a child, nomatter how much people argue.

My husband and I got married right out of high school, I got pregnant with our first at 18, but, we are financially stable and are able to provide our children with everything they need without any outside help. We are both pursuing our career goals, but having children has set our goals back quite a bit. I know a lot of teens who have made great parents, who love their children unconditionally, but sadly, they do not have the means to provide for their little ones without help from family and/or the government.

Before you or someone you know who is a teen considers getting pregnant, think really hard about the future and if you are seriously prepared enough to raise a child. They are cute when they are babies, but they do grow up, and they are your responsibility forever.

I am not trying to be judgmental of teens who find themselves pregnant, because I don't know the situation. However, I advise against it. If you are a teen, and not pregnant yet, don't do it! Pregnancy can be very rough and raising children is hard work. As for who is responsible- usually the two who had sex- unless it was rape or something.

What do you mean who is responsible?

Like the boy or the girl?

Or... the parents?

Between the boy and girl, regardless of age, they are responsible together. They choose to have sex together.

And teenage pregnancy is probably really difficult. Whoever is in that situation has alot to think about and alot to learn. It's not easy, but if you choose to have sex, and you get pregnant, yo have some decisions to make.

well i am by no means saying go out and get pregnant but i am a teen mom i have a 20 mon. old little girl...she is my world... and i love her more than anything...i got pregnant when i was 14 had her when i was 15 and now i am 17 and yes i am one of the lucky few i am married to her father and we have our own home i home school myself and will be graduating in june... he works and i stay home and take care of our daughter she is everything to me! i also want to say that i don't pawn my daughter on to anyone she was over a year old before i would let anyone keep her besides me... our family (me my daughter and husband) have everything we need and everything we want... he has always stood by me (went to every doctors appointment got a good job so he could provide better for us he has done everything the way you are supposed to.... like i said before i am one of the lucky ones! and also like i said before i don't condone anyone trying to get pregnant at such a young age but i do stand up for the ones who are and take care of their responsibilities (both parents)

Personally i don't think teens should get pregnant and its totally their responsibility if they get pregnant.

On the other hand one of my friends is 15 and has a 10 month old son and she wouldn't change having him for the world.

From experience I can say that you should wait! I had my son when I was 16. As for who is responsible... the girl and the guy who had the sex. If you aren't ready to be responsible for another life you aren't responsible enough for sex.

I was a teen mother I had my son at 16! I'm now happily married and we live a great life.

Its the responsibilty of the couple who decided to have sex.

Its tough and you have to go through a lot. I love my son to death, but I wish I wouldve waited longer.