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Abortion
im 15 can my mom force me to get an abortion or adopt my babay? i dont want to please help im 5 weeks pregnant.I did it so i kno i have to deal with it.
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No, you cannot be forced into either one, legally.
To abort, you need to speak privately with a counsellor at the clinic and they will ask you if this is what you want. You can tell them no, and they will not perform the abortion. They are obligated to respect your wishes.
To adopt, you are the one who would have to sign the papers. Your mom would also have to, I think, because you're so young, but without your consent, your child stays with you.
Now, she can decide whether or not you live in her house, which could complicate the decision to parent your baby. By the time you're 16, you're in a legal grey area in terms of being a minor and being an adult, making it easier for your mom to kick you out.
Have you talked to your mom about this, or are these your fears? How about your dad? Aunts, uncles, grandparents? Are there other people you can also talk to or depend on to help you?
Parenting requires hundreds of dollars a month just for baby supplies, plus you'll need child care to continue school (without an education, you'll never be able to support your kid down the road). Look into high schools that support teen moms and offer daycares (They're out there). Look into parenting classes (ask your doctor). Scout thrift stores for used baby clothes and ask around your family to see if they have any used baby stuff of theirs you can have.
You're in for a major life change. Let your mom know your plans when you talk to her about this. Ask for her help and be prepared to talk to her about all these ideas I've just mentioned. Good luck.
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