with all this preggo talk

I *kind of* get what you're trying to say, I think.

I had Ella when I was 34. I think for ME, it was good timing. However, I see friends of mine whose kids are already 10 or so and I think 'wow, we still have a long way to go.' And when they had their kids, I was jelaous that I was getting older & they had their families started & I did not.

Now, when Ella goes off to college, I will already be in my 50's. My best friend's kids might already be married by then. They will be empty nesters in a few years and able to travel, etc. We will still be raising a child.

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Posted by Aug07OFCbride

ummm...a 'fan of teen pregnancy'??

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my exact thoughts!

anyhow, i dont think teens are ready for babies. they are too young! they are babies themselves.
there is so much living and learning to do and having a baby at a very young age will impede that.

i think there is a time for everything. and having a baby in your teens is not a wise choice. it happens, and what can you do but , i wouldnt say im a 'fan' of it. i dont think many teens walk around wishing they were pregnant. it happens and they take it from there...

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Posted by carolinebr

I *kind of* get what you're trying to say, I think.

I had Ella when I was 34. I think for ME, it was good timing. However, I see friends of mine whose kids are already 10 or so and I think 'wow, we still have a long way to go.' And when they had their kids, I was jelaous that I was getting older & they had their families started & I did not.

Now, when Ella goes off to college, I will already be in my 50's. My best friend's kids might already be married by then. They will be empty nesters in a few years and able to travel, etc. We will still be raising a child.

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thats more of what i was saying

me and DH say is we would already have a kid now we could have them raised and still be in our late 30s early 40s

thats more of when i want to do things with DH..not now..i want to have children and raise them and they have a family life for a while then do things with DH

teen pregnancy not so much!

NOT AT ALL.

I think people need to learn how to be responsible first.

I mean if it happens on 'accident' and they grow from it...then that's great but a fan of teen pregnancy.....hell no!

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Posted by twinkletoes807

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Posted by failurebydsign

Am I the only one that is a fan of teen pregnancy?

Not like I advocate it and think that every teen should hurry and get knocked up..But I don't see anything wrong with it AT ALL..Except when they just dump the baby on their parents and still act like a moron and get drunk everynight

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Are you kidding? A fan of teen pregnancy? What age do you think it's ok for a teen to get pregnant? 13? The age of consent in New York State is 17. That's for a reason!

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I couldn't say it better. I can say, as an attorney for children, that more often than not, it is a BAD idea. Being a young married mom is a different story. Same thing with being a young and fiscally responsible parent. But if you spend a day watching the negatives of teen pregnancy in a courtroom, you will see. A baby is a human life that is completely dependent on its parents. Unfortunately, in my opinion, with the wave of pregnancies in Hollywood, a baby is the 'it' accessory of the season. But unlike the dress that you can just throw away, a baby is forever. The teenage brain is not developed enough and does not think like the adult brain and hence, not ready for the responsibility. JMO

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Posted by Mich0621

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Posted by twinkletoes807

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Posted by failurebydsign

Am I the only one that is a fan of teen pregnancy?

Not like I advocate it and think that every teen should hurry and get knocked up..But I don't see anything wrong with it AT ALL..Except when they just dump the baby on their parents and still act like a moron and get drunk everynight

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Are you kidding? A fan of teen pregnancy? What age do you think it's ok for a teen to get pregnant? 13? The age of consent in New York State is 17. That's for a reason!

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I couldn't say it better. I can say, as an attorney for children, that more often than not, it is a BAD idea. Being a young married mom is a different story. Same thing with being a young and fiscally responsible parent. But if you spend a day watching the negatives of teen pregnancy in a courtroom, you will see. A baby is a human life that is completely dependent on its parents. Unfortunately, in my opinion, with the wave of pregnancies in Hollywood, a baby is the 'it' accessory of the season. But unlike the dress that you can just throw away, a baby is forever. The teenage brain is not developed enough and does not think like the adult brain and hence, not ready for the responsibility. JMO

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I agree. Workign as a teacher/mentor when i did my student teaching and then just worked at the school, it was amazing what you would see. I was always thinkign MY GOD! Kids are having kids! I see it on the subway all the time and the majority fo the time I want to slap the mother who is calligng her kid a little creep and slapping them around for BEING A KID!

def agree with all the ladies who say you need a certain maturity level to have kids and sacrfice for them that most teens do not have. I also agree that parents should be GRANDPARENTS ONLKY not pseudo mommy and daddy. If its an accident that ***** and hopefully the teen's parents will help out. BUT do i think the teen should have a kid with the expectation of her parents taking care of the baby? ABSOLUTELY NOT! that alone shows immaturity.

regardless if it is accepted in KS or wherever, being a young parent is not a good idea.

kids should be worrying about proms, boyfriends/girlfriends, driving, getting into bars, careers, etc,
not worrying about 3 am feedings.

but if you prefer to be a young mom, that is great.
esp. if you experienced a lot in your life by now.
otherwise, i think everyone should be able to llive their life selfishly before jumping into parenthood.