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Gershom
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Should they be punished for having them by having their children taken away and separated for a lifetime? Or should the family step up to the plate and help the newest addition to the family and raise him/her together?
Nobody is advocating for 13 and 14 y/o's to go out and get pregnant. BUT, when it happens, it doesn't mean that the two should be separated JUST BECAUSE they're 13 y/o.
The infant still needs his/her mother regardless of the age of the parent. Infants have no barriers on the age of parents. All they know is their mother, they need their mothers, they love their mothers and shouldn't lose their mothers simply due to age. |
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LaurieDB
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Well, whether or not they should is pretty moot, since it's been happening since the beginning of time. Many such persons have also raised these children.
But, this does not mean they should be expected to abort or relinquish, as some suggest. All families handle these situations differently, however, and should have the right to do so. My grandmother, for example, had my mother at 15. The family chose to help. That was their right. By the time she was 19, she was married to the man with whom she spent the rest of her life. They raised my mother and my aunt (their child together) and had a very happy life together until she passed in 1999.
All families should be allowed the autonomy to handle these matters in whatever way they choose, without judgment. |
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Hayley
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in an ideal world no but unfortunately its not an ideal world |
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Heather B
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That's not ideal, no
I think you might have inadvertently put this in the wrong section. This is the Adoption Category |
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tasha
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I have actually known a 12 year old who was pregnant. It is a sad sight to see. The parents actually raised the baby. |
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grapesgum
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No, of course not. Unfortunately they do. And it is nothing new. Fortunately the culture in the US has changed such that they have more options now if they do become pregnant. I could never have an abortion myself, but feel that it is their right to choose that option if they do not want to carry the pregnancy to full term.
Happily, most young pregnant girls are no longer rushed out of town to "shame homes" where they are forced to give birth and give their babies away as they were in the baby scoop era. Families are now more comfortable with choosing the option of raising the child in the family. I know some families who have done this very successfully with happy outcomes for both the young mother and her child. Most people I know would rather have a significant role in raising a grandchild than lose the child forever to abortion or adoption.
For very young girls who do not have support from their family, the likelihood of being a successful mother is greatly reduced. There are some residences for teen moms (and dads) but there are not very many of them that are not associated with adoption agencies who try to get the baby away from the mother. These are the girls who really have their backs to the wall as far as being able to keep their babies.
I know some teen dads who parent successfully – most of the time it is with with the support of their families. |
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Just Thinking
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Should they? No. Do they? Sometimes.
I don't think that just because they can and do have babies they should always raise children. They are children. And in MOST cases they are not equipped to be parents without a supportive family. |
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Cam
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Should they? No.
But it does happen.
And, some of them do make A's and B's on their report cards. |
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Granny 1
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No, but in reality they do. |
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Mom of a cute SON
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No they shouldn't, they should be having some A's and B's on their report Cards |
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Pumpernickle
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No they shouldn't , but things do happen. |
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kaluah96
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it depends on the person and the family. I know a family that had 2 generations of teen pregnancy. my friends mother had her when she was 14. my frined grew up went to school graduated from high school and then from college. she had a daughter at 15 her daughter went to school and just last year graduated from UNCG and is now going back to school for her masters she (my firends daughter)is 22 with no children but that is because she doesn't want any at all. her family is a family of strength and they are very close knit. they have family meetings and everything to make sure everyone stays on track. but i can also honestly say that that is not the norm but you can't put everyone in the same catagory either. some people have the maturity and some don't. some have the family support and many don't, and some have the finances where some don't. |
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ohhhdear
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Young teenagers in modern society are not prepared in most cases to have babies.
In ancient times, a woman was declared marriageable when she started her periods. She moved in with her husband's family who supported them and had children as soon as she could. Life was short and very difficult. Having children as soon as possible was essential for survival.
In today's world, a young teenager has little education, no means of support, can't drive or hold a job, and is still legally a minor.
Instead of having a carefree, happy childhood and focusing on his/her education, a young teenager with a baby is forced into an adult role without the tools and maturity needed to be a success. |
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Problem Child
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No, absolutely not. But, yes, unfortunately it happens sometimes.
If they get pregnant that young then one can only assume that THEIR parents are unfit and they should be removed immediately and placed in foster care.
Is that what you had in mind? |
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in la la land
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no they shouldn't get...but we shouln't just punish them because they pushed their limit. |
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Brayden's Mommie 6/08
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Maybe they should be watched more carfully and educated more than they are! |
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daniegirl18
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if u r that age u should not be having babies. that is too early to be having another responsibilities. it would change how u r and not let u be a kid anymore so enjoy the years that u r a kid and don't have children when u r that age. |
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mscrawdad
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I don't believe so. This is one reason I am pro-choice. |
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Baby S
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No they should not, apart from the fact that they are not physically prepared to have a baby at that age, they are not mentally prepared either. Research has shown that kids who have babies at that age tend to surf from severe postpartum depression and have frequent nervous breakdowns. Apart from the financial and physical stress, who would really want to do that to themselves? While their friends are going out and having a good time you have to stay home and take care of a child. and hearing constant screaming and having to feed and change diapers can take a toll on an adult much less a child. However due to today's socialization it is now felt that its fine. to have children at an early age and celebrities like Jamie Lynne Spears set a bad example for upcoming teenagers. |
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♥Team♥Jacob♥
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HEELLLL NOOOOO |
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HOPE2BAMOMMYSOON
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HECK NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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opedial
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No |
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Aspiring Miss....
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how can a Child have a child??
youths especially under 16 don't know themselves yet, and are not able to understand a little one. youngin that young can't evern get a stable job and hold down school, let alone even partly raise a baby! the Girls parents are going to raise the baby. and the babies Father is going to be off playing football doin his own thing. the realtionship between the babies parents will demolish and the girl would have a horrible life growing up.
girls, usually start having their period around that age.... Good grief let them get use to that first!!!
why do you ask? |
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amanda
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Heck No! But I know a girl at my middle school last year she was 13 and had a baby; I think she learned her lesson. Lol, her life is all messed up but nope I don't think they should. |
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l ove. ~ - lee.
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No!
Damn hormones. |
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Anna
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erm...no. |
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Jane
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noooooooooooooooooooooooooo |
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