I'm 15 n me n my boyfriend are in love, we've been together for a long time n we have been through everything together. We feel like we're ready to have a baby i just dont kno what people would think n stuff, if we feel liek we're ready should we proceed with it or not? helppp..
Siren_Cytherea answered Tuesday August 24 2004, 2:36 am: Ooh, that's really young...Usually I say "Age is a state of mind, not being," but in this case, I really believe you're too young.
Babies can eat up SO much time, money, and energy, and you still have to go through the rest of school. I know someone who thought she was ready at around 16, and really, REALLY regrets it.
Also, I think if you're worried about what people would think and stuff...A baby is really a commitment, and you can't let people judge you, and if they do, you have to be willing to accept it, or ignore it. If you're not ready to do that, you may not be ready for a baby.
I really, really urge you to wait until you're at least done with high school before you have a baby.
If it's really what you want to do, though, and you have support from your parents (this could be hard to do alone), it's your choice.
I do hope you wait, though.
I also hope this helped!
-Siren =) [ Siren_Cytherea's advice column | Ask Siren_Cytherea A Question ]
sexybabiiJ answered Tuesday August 24 2004, 1:56 am: I think that if you and your boyfriend are surely ready, theny you should, but think about this and think it through good, are you ready to care and nourish this baby for the next 18 years of your life?
Tell me what you guys deside, IM me on sexybabiiJ
P.S. having a baby will keep your mind off of your man well he is gone and possible make the time seem shorter...but that also makes another person for your man to miss well he is gone...so think about that. [ sexybabiiJ's advice column | Ask sexybabiiJ A Question ]
On3-Sh3xii-Gl answered Tuesday August 24 2004, 1:47 am: No you need to wait until your older plz take my advice you dont want to be tied down a baby is a lot repsonsiblity think about it clothes,food,making sure u have insurance for health care,college money..etc...hoped i helped [ On3-Sh3xii-Gl's advice column | Ask On3-Sh3xii-Gl A Question ]
SammyPie answered Tuesday August 24 2004, 1:44 am: I believe that if you and your boyfriend feel truly ready to have a baby right now, then you should STILL feel ready to have a baby after you graduate from high school. The graduating situation is more ideal for many reasons, because 1) you won't have to worry about who will take care of the baby while you are at school 2) you can truly see if your relationship will outlast high school 3) you can make the choice to further your education and again wait to have a baby 4) you can make a life for yourself and build up enough of a substantial background to bring a child up in.
Once you accomplish all of this, only then do I personally thing you should have a baby with your boyfriend. At the age of 15, I believe that you should focus on your education, that way any future children you have, you can focus on them and making their lives as promising as you can.
I apologize if I have offended or confused you at all. I hope I helped in some parts. I know you probably don't want to hear that most high school relationships don't last, however, I think that if you put your relationship to the test and make SURE its sturdy and that it will last your entire lifetime, then you can make your decision. I hope I helped. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask, hun. Good luck. [ SammyPie's advice column | Ask SammyPie A Question ]
Jessika1023 answered Tuesday August 24 2004, 1:34 am: First off, It does not matter what ANYONE thinks. Secondly, I think you should wait until you are a little more prepared for this. You are still young and if you are truly in love then you will still be together long enough to actually grow up and have a child when you are older. Babies change EVERYTHING in a relationship so just wait until you are a little more prepared for one. Good Luck:) [ Jessika1023's advice column | Ask Jessika1023 A Question ]
QBillion answered Tuesday August 24 2004, 1:31 am: 15, and your deciding on a baby.
No, no, no, no.
That's what I have to say for a few reasons. You are waaay too young to be thinking about a baby. You should wait until you two are married and you are sure he is the right one. At least wait about 4-5 more years!! Enjoy high school! If you get a baby, your parents will be PISSED I'm sure, and on top of that, you will be overloaded from homework and the baby! It may have mental diseases from being born from a teenage mother and stuff. Just believe me, you are not ready to have a baby.
Good Luck - QBillion [ QBillion's advice column | Ask QBillion A Question ]
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