Facing Unplanned Teen Pregnancy: A Parent’s Role in Providing Support and Securing the Future

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In today’s world, children are exposed to a lot of sexual content online, which has had a big impact on their behavior and mindset. I’ve heard young girls say they tried having sex just to “see what it’s like” or because they believed it would make them feel more grown-up.

I honestly can’t agree with that reasoning. What worries me even more is that they often do it without protection, which leads to serious risks like unwanted pregnancies.

It’s not always the children’s fault, though. They’re growing up in an era where the internet is full of influences, and it’s natural for them to emulate what they see. Unfortunately, some of these influences are far from positive.

I’ve seen the real-life consequences of this, like girls who end up pregnant while they’re still studying. This can disrupt their education and dreams, and it often puts them in very difficult situations. Some girls feel pressured into terminating pregnancies, sometimes even with the encouragement of their parents, who are worried about the impact on their future. Others make that decision on their own, often without anyone else knowing.

The truth is, young girls today face a lot of challenges and temptations, and they really need proper guidance and attention from their parents. Without this, if they do end up pregnant, they might feel they have no choice but try several ways to terminate the pregnancy,which can lead to long term emotional ,physical harm and even death due to complications.

If I were ever in a situation where my daughter became pregnant before finishing her education or getting admission into the university, i would definitely be furious at first and feel so disappointed and ashamed. But then the deed has being done and i will have no choice but to help her make a decision that would protect her future. I personally wouldnt advice anyone to try abortion because i am aware of the dangers and i believe it isn't the right step to take.

So the first thing I’d do is to sit her down and ask her about the person who got her pregnant, and I’d approach her with understanding and a calm voice rather than anger. It’s essential to keep her calm and make sure she knows she’s supported—this would be such an emotional moment, and I wouldn’t want her to feel alone, or desperate to the extent of commiting suicide or do anything funny or absurd.

If we were able to identify the father and he acknowledged his responsibility, I’d make it clear to him that he would need to help care for the child. If he agrees to provide financial support and chooses to be there for them then there will no problem, i would support my daughter during pregnancy and in raising the child, at least until the baby was no longer dependent on her. After that, with the help of her mother, I would take on more responsibility for the child’s care, while i allow my daughter to focus on her education and futher her studies.

In a situation where he denies responsibility, we could consider going through the legal process to establish paternity formally. This could involve requesting a DNA test to confirm his role and filing a case to secure financial support. This approach would ensure that he shares in the responsibility for both the child and the mother, which would help to ease the burden on my daughter while she continues to pursue her dreams.

It’s actually a challenging scenario, but one I believe requires compassion and support. As parents, your job is to guide your children through difficult times and help them make choices that protect their future, even when things don’t go as planned.

Thanks for reading.

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