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Is 17 to young to have a baby?
Added: 1153 days ago.
Added by: emmyATL
Section: General.
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Hi all.I`m 17,my boyfriend Jack is 18. I`m 32 weeks along. We live with our bestfriend Zak. Jack & Zak both have jobs. Jack & I are sure we can raise a baby together. I have known Jack since I was 5. Please leave your honest opinion.

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keetchie2008 - 1151 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) some people may say it is to young but if you feel that your ready and you've shown great courage in going ahead with the pregnancy not alot of girls would but your taking this seriously and as long as you love and care for this baby then your age really doesn't matter just think of it this way you'll have more energy to run around after him/her good luck and dont worry about anybody else

leah20 - 1152 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Age cannot define how good a mother you are, just remember tht x

lovinlife - 1152 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I agree with most, it's all about you're maturity and hopefully you can step up to the plate and be the best you can be for your lil one. I too had my first child at 17 and lived with my boyfriend. Just remember babies needs come first! I'm sure you'll be a GREAT mom though! Good luck and congratulations!

gr8scottswife - 1152 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Age is important when say a 12 or 14 year old is pregnant, but after 15, it's a matter of maturity and money. This is, of course, my opinion. I like dawnispregz' answer. Get your own place quickly. A stable relationship with your boyfriend is very important to the success of being a good parent. Isn't that the real question anyway--can I be a good parent (at whatever age)?

dawnispregz - 1152 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) being a good parent isnt age dependant, its all dependant on maturity,and whether you have forces around you that makes it as easy as possible. Jack has a job so he'll be bringing in the money,so thats a little easier. There are 3 of you living in one place though, and Zak has to be a god send to not be a little concerned about it,- even though you and Jack will be the providers and wake when he cries this may have an effect on Zak, as the baby is not his and he has a job and needs his sleep too. Financially,emotionally,physically its a drain, and no matter how good of parents you are there will be far more stress. Me and my man thought we would be able to cope fine, but i had postnatal depression and he was stressed, - but we worked through it with a lot of love,help from family babysitting for a night so we could be us for a night as opposed to mum and dad, and communication. Communication is the key. You wont know how you are going to deal with the baby until the little one arrives, the fairytale of a cute bundle soon disappears!As i said earlier its not the age thats a factor, its the maturity of the person and the support the parents have around them. Hopefully Zak will be a housemate still. I wish you all the luck in the world with the end of your pregnancy and your lil one when s/he arrives x x x

alreadygot1 - 1152 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Babies are a lot more than you expect. Finanial, emotional and physical. I do not think at any age you are truely prepared for the way a baby changes your life. it takes alot of hard work and maturity. I would say 17 is too young, but too late now! Remember EVERYTHING you do is effecting a human life and try to grow up as much as possible. Good luck to you!

baby2onboard - 1152 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) i got married at 19, had a baby 2 years later, every thought both were way too young, but those who didn't know me before just assume i'm way older than i am. you are the only one who knows what you are ready for, and what your boyfriend is raedy for. age is not the way to ask if you're ready for a baby.

msmillsap08 - 1153 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Honestly yes, if thats what you really want and have a mind to do. Im 18 and expecting my second child. Ill be 19 in Feb though and I am married. I see your 32 weeks so I have to ask, why are you just now asking this question? Its a little late to be thinking about whether 17 is too young to have a baby hon when u are already that far along. :) Best Wishes!

MelissaLMoore - 1153 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) You can be a good mom or a horrible mom at any age. the choice is simply up to you. YOu have to decide on priorities and life matters that will take careful thought and maturity, but I have known 40 year old moms to fail terribly at this and not care and I have seen 16 year olds make the wisest choices in life. It is completely up to you, my dear. Life is not easy for any of us...married, not married, first kid, eight kid. Just remember, life is what you make it based upon choices. Just stay strong and find strength within yourself! However, everyone needs some sort of support.

wwatters18 - 1153 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) its going to be tough, especially on your relationship in the long run and financially and emotionally because you are so young and may miss out on being just "young". but if you are committed to being a good mom (which i hope you are) then you can do that. people had babies all the time this young back in the day, but its just not the "ideal" way to do things now. i am 26 and just had my first baby and i feel like it was a perfect time. i finished high school and finished college and can take care of a baby financially and independently and its still hard sometimes! the bills from having her are overwhelming me, i cried to my mom the other day because they just keep coming and coming. i got a 608.00 bill from her pediatrician and i havn't even gotten the bill yet from having her! just dedicate yourself to your baby now and finishing high school and hopefully some college to give your baby the life it deserves. good luck sweetie

sweetnsmokin - 1153 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) i had my first at 17, my second 3 months before i turned 19 and my third 4 months before i was 21! Now im on baby #4 at 26, ill be 27 when i deliver. i cant tell you how many negative comments i got from ppl during each pregnancy, and im still getting them now, but its cause im on 4, but now everyone seems comfortable with my age. preachy, judgmental busy bodies. if you are secure and confident, then i wish you nothing but wonderful times! good luck hun!

Liquidxx - 1153 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I was 16 when I had my first I def. "wasn't ready" but I wasn't backing out either so I kinda had to hang in there and do it no matter what...My daughter is now 4yrs old growing strong VERY smart and Sooo beautiful everyone compliments her kind and loving nature.. I think I've done a damn good job raising her =P But Katie is right, you do miss out on ALOT of stuff other teenagers get to do you know.. but in the end I think its all worth it and plus ITS TOO LATE for you to contemplate it now :P heheh.

RobinG - 1153 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) yes ~ there are many successful moms that do have babies that young when it wasnt planned but if it is a choice it is DEF to soon. (())

amber325 - 1153 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Whats done is done.. why question it now. Just try your hardest god lets things happen for a reason. It is meant to be.

ladysoal - 1153 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) yes

mommyoftwo* - 1153 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) i was 17 when i got pregnant and i am still hangin in here lol i even just had another one. but i think it all depends on how mature you are like kaitiemarie said some 17 year old are better then a 30 year old mom. it all depends on you!!!

lilmissk - 1153 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Honestly, it doesn't matter. I don't say that to be mean, but you're pregnant, and obviously keeping your baby, so why does it matter what other people think? If you honestly believe that you have what it takes to be a mom, then nothing anyone says should change that. It won't be easy, but that doesn't mean if you were 27 or 37 it would be any easier. I'm young too(20), and pregnant, so I've gotten my share of comments about my age.

katiemarie - 1153 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I don't think there is an age where someone is ready to be a mother. You could be 17 and a better mother than someone who is 30. Honestly as long as you love your baby and can provide her essentials and make her/him your world than you are going to be a great mom. You just need to realize that you are going to miss out on alot of things that people your age are doing and you will have alot more responsibility too. Just know that that little baby is going to depend on you for everything and you need to be able to care for it. I am 20 and just had my baby 7 weeks ago and alot of ppl say I was too young, but I know I am a great mom and wouldn't want to be anything else. I just had to grow up alot faster than friends my age. Which is hard at first, but o my gosh so worth it! I wish the best for you and your family...Good Luck!:)