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vickiessecret - 1000 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I think 15 is way to young to try and have a baby. I know things happen and some women get pregnant at that age, but I'm sure most of them were not trying to and it just happened. I don't know what I would have done if I had a baby at the age of 15, I had my first at 23 and that is still pretty young....yeah babies are cute, but it isn't easy to take care of them and provide for them. I think she should wait and enjoy her teenage years and then have a baby with someone that's going to be with her and help her raise and take care of the child.

diane-taketwo - 1001 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) It breaks my heart when I hear someone so unprepared wanting to become a mom themselves, forget about age for a minute - it's about having the means to provide food, clothing, shelter, etc - not just love. It makes me want to try to fix whatever it is they are missing in their life that makes them want to fill it with a baby. I know there are fantastic teen moms out there, those who were not planning on becoming pregnant but were forced to step up to the plate. I don't wan't to offend any young moms, but most who became pregnant before they were 'ready' (any age) acknowledge how hard it is and wished they had waited. It's not very realistic to say 'it does not matter how old you are, it just matters how much love you have to give...' I have no doubt a teenager can provide lots of love, but there are also financial obligations, medical coverage, your own education to think of. I'm almost 33 now, and tremble to think if I had a child at 15, my child may now be wanting a university education paid for! Yipes! It just makes me wonder what we need to do as a society to help young people get through being a child themselves before leaping into parenthood.

emma32uk - 1001 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) i had a baby at 17 and that was way too young. i wasnt mature enough and missed out on growing up and having fun. im now 32 and my daughter is 15. i am currently expecting again (due 4th june) and feel ready now to be the mum that maybe i wasnt at 17. at 17 i was selfish and probably didnt put my daughter first, also the relationship with her dad didnt last (as they rarely do when your that young) and all things like that can affect a child. so NO, its a bad idea, shes still a child herself.

arkansastechmommy - 1001 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Hmm.. I just commented, but looks like it got deleted! I think it's absolutely STUPID for people to encourage this!!! I would understand if the person was already pregnant, and needing support... They would need some support and encouragement... But "cheering on" a person so young... What the heck!?!? THey aren't even old enough to WORK! I guess some people like more of their tax dollars to go to raising the kids of irresponsible people!!

sugerand spice - 1001 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Hi,I just read your blog and I agree with you she is way to young to be wanting to be a mommy she is just a baby her self and just because she has a boyfriend and that she thinks she loves how does she know that they are going to be togather forever? Do they both have jobs do they have their own place or anything like that? I seriously don't think so ,I think they think they are grown cause they are having sex and they just want to jump into being a mom and dad? Serious be kids first they still have years and they really should think it all over yea babies are cute but Duh they grow up!!!

gia99 - 1001 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I agree..its ridiculous..go to school, then college, get a job, get married then try!! For crying out loud to many clueless young moms out there already!!

reila - 1001 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I'm only five years older than this girl and I think I'm way too young to be a mom at times. I love my son, but man I would kill to have the freedom my friends have at times. She shouldn't be worrying about trying to have a baby and should focus on whats left of her being a teen because man is it tough being an adult. Some days I wish I can go back and be a kid again without the crazy responsibilities. Babies are cute which is why I suspect some teens try to get pregnant because they babies are cute and/or they think a baby will make their guy stay. And all of us moms know thats not what happens, if anything it makes your relationship with your man that much tougher to handle whether it was good or bad from the start. Oh and babies are not cheap, I've spent probably over thousands of dollars on my son already for everything he has. Having to buy 40 dollars worth of formula a week. I mean I don't mean to get into all the crazy details. But it makes me so angry a young person would want to do this to herself at a young age. Its one thing if she got pregnant unexpectedly and wasn't trying, but a whole other ballgame if she's this young and is acting trying to conceive!! I mean I'm ashamed of myself because I really wanted to graduate from college before having a child and its so tough on me. Like I said I absolutely love my son, but I wish she knew what its like for a minute what its like to be a mom at my age and see if she wants a baby at her age. She has no degree from high school. Its so unfair for her parents its not even funny. I will not feel sorry for her when she finds out just how honest to God tough motherhood really is.

brendalee - 1001 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I just wrote a blog about this a few days ago..it's stupid. I'm not going to feel bad for he at all when she can't handle it. I hope her parents dont raise her baby for her if/when she gets pregnant.

Debra - 1001 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) what? maybe she wants to come to my house first and take care of my toddler all day. Then decide if she wants a baby. Babies are cute, but they stay like that for about 3 seconds before growing up into misery. Just think, she could be a grandma by the time she's 30!