Teen Pregnancy and Parenting

[Michael]

A short questionnaire on teen pregnancy and parenting, this is answerable for both males and females

Are you a teen mum to be/father to be or are a teen parent?
Do you think that it will impact your life or would it if you were to become a parent?
If so, in what ways do you think it would?
Would you tell your parents?
What are your thoughts in general about being a teen mum or dad for example do you think would you find it enjoyable or a nightmare?
Would you want children now or would you prefer them later in life?
Are there any benefits you can see of having children now vs later in life and vice versa?
Do you blame the percentage of teen pregnancys on anything at all?
Would you get an abortion or tell her to have an abortion?
Would you openly discuss your feelings about abortion with your boyfriend/girlfriend if you were pregnant/father to be?
Do you believe in marriage before having children?
Would you rush to get married if you found out you were expecting/father to be?

[mz.relativity]

Are you a teen mum to be/father to be or are a teen parent?
Nope.
Do you think that it will impact your life or would it if you were to become a parent?
Oh yes, very much so.
If so, in what ways do you think it would?
My school, My social life, my relationship with my parents, or my career.
Would you tell your parents?
Of course.
What are your thoughts in general about being a teen mum or dad for example do you think would you find it enjoyable or a nightmare?
Enjoyable. I like kids and have always wanted my own.
Would you want children now or would you prefer them later in life?
Later for sure. I'm only 16 now.
Are there any benefits you can see of having children now vs later in life and vice versa?
Nope, Now would just ruin everything I think. Because I have school to worry about.
Do you blame the percentage of teen pregnancys on anything at all?
Lack of support I think. Our parents seem to either shout at us, or run away when we bring up contraception.
Would you get an abortion or tell her to have an abortion?
I don't think I will.
Would you openly discuss your feelings about abortion with your boyfriend/girlfriend if you were pregnant/father to be?
Yes I would.
Do you believe in marriage before having children?
Nope, I really don't mind. I think Marriage after children is fine.
Would you rush to get married if you found out you were expecting/father to be?
No, but if that's what he wants, then so be it. Doesn't bother me.

[DanielaPereira]

Are you a teen mum to be/father to be or are a teen parent? no
Do you think that it will impact your life or would it if you were to become a parent?if premiditated no
If so, in what ways do you think it would?
Would you tell your parents? yes
What are your thoughts in general about being a teen mum or dad for example do you think would you find it enjoyable or a nightmare? both
Would you want children now or would you prefer them later in life?later in life
Are there any benefits you can see of having children now vs later in life and vice versa?well, if now, i couldn't afford it but later the probability of having children decreases so i can't really decide which one is better
Do you blame the percentage of teen pregnancys on anything at all?yes
Would you get an abortion or tell her to have an abortion?i really don't know
Would you openly discuss your feelings about abortion with your boyfriend/girlfriend if you were pregnant/father to be?yes
Do you believe in marriage before having children?yes
Would you rush to get married if you found out you were expecting/father to be?no

[Rogan]

Are you a teen mum to be/father to be or are a teen parent?
No
Do you think that it will impact your life or would it if you were to become a parent?
I think it will change every aspect of my life
If so, in what ways do you think it would?
Everything from what you get up to in the day, to a change of priorities, to a sense of responsibility and knowing that what you do directly affects someone else's life
Would you tell your parents?
I would yes. I would want them to be involved
What are your thoughts in general about being a teen mum or dad for example do you think would you find it enjoyable or a nightmare?
I think that it would be a very tiring, time consuming, difficult and stressful thing but it has it's rewards and ultimately is a good thing.
Would you want children now or would you prefer them later in life?
Personally, I would want to wait another couple of years until I'm more stable (somewhere proper to live, proper job etc.).
Are there any benefits you can see of having children now vs later in life and vice versa?
Waiting would be the better option (see previous question). I see no benefits for having a child now.
Do you blame the percentage of teen pregnancys on anything at all?
I blame the government and media for making teen pregnancy a bad thing. Schools should educate more about the implications of having a baby at a young age but not discourage from it if a couple decide to have a baby, then proper help and support should be provided.
Would you get an abortion or tell her to have an abortion?
I would never force an abortion on someone if they didn't want it but I would talk about all the positives and negatives about having a baby at that particular time.
Would you openly discuss your feelings about abortion with your boyfriend/girlfriend if you were pregnant/father to be?
Yes
Do you believe in marriage before having children?
I definitely see the advantages of waiting for marriage. If you're willing to get married then it shows that you really do want to be serious together which is a good home for a baby. Marriage shouldn't be compulsory in order to have children though.
Would you rush to get married if you found out you were expecting/father to be?
No. Marriage should never be rushed.

[K-Whiz]

Are you a teen mum to be/father to be or are a teen parent?
Yes, mommy to be.

Do you think that it will impact your life or would it if you were to become a parent?
Of course!

If so, in what ways do you think it would?
Mainly, my education. It'll be harder.

Would you tell your parents?
I did

What are your thoughts in general about being a teen mum or dad for example do you think would you find it enjoyable or a nightmare?
Being a parent at any age is scary, and there will be days when it's harder than others.

Would you want children now or would you prefer them later in life?
I wish I would have waited, but everything happens for a reason.

Are there any benefits you can see of having children now vs later in life and vice versa?
Now, it would be easier to relate with them because we'd be closer in age. But later on in life, I would've been more financially stable.

Do you blame the percentage of teen pregnancys on anything at all?
Not enough education at schools.

Would you get an abortion or tell her to have an abortion?
Honestly, if I really felt like I had to, I would.

Would you openly discuss your feelings about abortion with your boyfriend/girlfriend if you were pregnant/father to be?
I'd just tell them.

Do you believe in marriage before having children?
Nope. I don't need a paper to let me know how much I love someone.

Would you rush to get married if you found out you were expecting/father to be?
No.

[LeanneeeOX]

Are you a teen mum to be/father to be or are a teen parent? nope
Do you think that it will impact your life or would it if you were to become a parent? yeah
If so, in what ways do you think it would? my school life and my social life mostly
Would you tell your parents? id tell my mam first
What are your thoughts in general about being a teen mum or dad for example do you think would you find it enjoyable or a nightmare? id love it
Would you want children now or would you prefer them later in life? i want one now
Would you get an abortion or tell her to have an abortion?never!
Would you openly discuss your feelings about abortion with your boyfriend/girlfriend if you were pregnant/father to be?yeah
Do you believe in marriage before having children?nah, a load of shit that is
Would you rush to get married if you found out you were expecting/father to be?nope