is it ok.

[moneyink82]

is it ok for a teen to get prego at 17 but is about to turn 18.

[dreamyxo]

IMHO it's ok if they have a stable job, can provide a place to live and the means to take care of a baby financially and emotionally and thinking through all the consequences that will happen.  It's not ok if they get pregnant and expect other people to take care of it (whether it be their parents or taxpayers). 

[freepcmoney]

What a lame question. More information is neded.


Is she married?? Probably not. Does she have any sense?? Probably not. Has she had any experience with caring for children?? Probably not.
Does she know how to cook from scratch?? Probably not. Does she know how to balance a check book?? Probably not. Does she know how to build a fire to keep warm?? Probably not. Does she know how to grow vegetables?? Probably not.

[luvh8tragedy87]

I wouldn't recommend it  :- I guess it all depends on her situation. Can't really answer just based on age.

[Nana923]

its never ok..live your life cuz once a baby is here you wont have one

[BeccaGoga]

IMO it depends on the person. Some 17 year olds are mature for they're age and can take care of themselves and a baby. Personally I never was one of those people and have decided that I'd rather wait a couple years, live the single life for a little while, save up money, find a stable job, and then adopt a baby/child. Again, that's just me though. If the 17 year old has thought everything through and has the resources (house, job, etc) to support the baby then ok, if not then they should not have a baby or if they are already pregnant then they have some serious decisions to make. Again, it's just my opinion.

[makedoughonline]

at 17 she is still a baby.

[radlittlelady]

is it ok for a teen to get prego at 17 but is about to turn 18.

I had my son at 17... I'm doing good and so is he - there's nothing wrong with being a young parent....

[tzs]

Well, its great if she is going to star on MTV!! Take your birth canal all the way to the bank!!!

Just kidding, this is a lame question!

Just don't do it untill you are ready and mature enough not to ask such silly questions!!!

[EAngels]

I think it's not the right time because being a mother is a big responsibility and accountability.  She must be mature enough to know what is she's doing and what's the consequence lies ahead, if ever she is pregnant that time. Sometime things happens because we going to learn something from it. It's better to be prepared than to regret something in life and don't know how to stand and makes things worst.

[tjshorty]

My youngest daughter had her son at an early age.  The world didn't stop spinning. It is difficult for me dealing with how my daughter perceives her role in her son's life.  On the other hand, I am very proud of her, she had her son, got her cna and worked 2 jobs and graduated high school all in one year, even while she lived in her own house, made her own car payments all by the time she was 18.  Awesome job, don't know if I could have handled the pressure.

[Brichmon]

only if theyre doing things on their own , and not being a lazy behind , get a job and make your own money , why even have a kid at that age anyway ? like be a teen enjoy the years before having a family , message to all the young kidders out there IT ISNT CUTE TO HAVE KIDS IN YOUR TEEN YEARS  not if you didnt have a choice then thats different , but if your sitting around , and looking for "somehting to do" or having a kid is the new IT thing in the streets then SIT YOUR (  ) DOWN , its corny really

[kqa]

I don't believe that 17-year-olds have the maturity needed to raise a child.  It might happen frequently, but my two boys didn't really mature until they were in their late 20s to early 30s.

[mrisha]

I don't think its ever ok for a teenager to get pregnant even if she is married.  At 17 or 18 they are still babies themselves.  At that young age no one is really mentally prepared to have a child and take care of it properly.  Having a child is hard enough for most in their 30's but at 17 its just a bit much.

[trucktina]

why even have a kid at that age anyway ?

Umm, it's not usually on purpose. Or sometimes these kids think they need someone to love them, and having a baby will provide that. It's so sad.