Do you think 18 is an okay age to get pregnant?

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Psynax · Accepted Answer

Checklist before consideration I find useful.

Finished school [...]
Permanent employment or at least long term employment [...]
A stable economy and financially safe nets [...]
Not living at parents home [...]
Plans for the future [...]
A stable relationship with the father [...]
Control over time management [...]
And most importantly are you mentally, physically prepared and ready as a parent [...]

As extra
Do your relatives feel that you're mature and ready? [...]
Do you have a good connection with your relatives so they can help? [...]

chimeara · Accepted Answer

There is never an age that is universally ok to get pregnant. It is very much a personal thing. You have to establish or take a best guess estimate on how stable your life is, how your health is, your financial, emotional and [physical ability to take care of a child. Then you have to be prepared to be wrong. Once you have a child you will realize there is absolutely no way to be ready and sometimes that is ok. I have 4 kids now and I thought I was ready but each day I have to overcome my shortcomings to be better for my kids.

LSKJA · Accepted Answer

I was a parent by 16 would I advise it as young as I was, no.
At 18 look at where you are in life... where you are country wise, not all are the same.
At 16 it's legal to have sex here, you leave school at 18, are legally responsible to find a job or further your education, you can also get a home.
So my honest answer - if for yourself, look at all aspects, country, financial and general stability

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

First instinct is to say no; at this age, you're still a teenager. Most likely, you don't have your own house, a job that pays enough to support you, your S/O and a kid, a college degree, etc, things that I consider essential to have before starting a family.

sunrays1 · Answer

Depends on what you want in life I guess. If you want to be a young parent and if you can provide for a child and be ready to give up part of your life to be a mum then go for it. I was 21 when I had my son. My husband was 18. We are still going strong and we were ready. All depends on you and your partner. We’ve both always wanted to be young parents and no regrets.

smg99 · Answer

Why not? We see the changing evolution as years go by. Possibly it might have a shift to the left ( younger significantly better than just an young adult 22+

So yes why not at 18? It’s back to the good ol days of heightened fertility and out with the notion that 30 is the new norm. The way the planet is evolving and of less than healthy offspring who are weaker, make 18 ok to conceive.
Money is a major player please have such financial backing in those decisions.

AlienParasite · Answer

Biologically yes, in terms of beign proper adult normally no. Maybe there are some exceptions, but most girls are yet learning to be independent and taking care of themselves, so not ready to take care of another living beign. In the end, anyone is able to make their own decisions, and if a girl want and feel ready for such responsibility at 18, then fine.

Stingray444 · Answer

I don't think the majority of girls has experienced that much pain even to know what it's like, from reading/researching about pregnancy. Not only that, but the lack of knowledge on how to care for a baby. Plus, most boys are just becoming mature at that age.. Which means if he breaks up with you: I hope it's not too late for birth control cuz she's all on her own in that scenario

dalibara · Answer

No. It has been proved that The rational part of a teen's brain isn't fully developed and won't be until age 25 or so. Especially in our era. I am 20 but I used to think veryyyy differently 2 years ago when I was only 18. So if you feel ready to have a baby at that age know that you might regret it in the future, especially that your life has just begin. How can you raise a child properly when you’re a child your self?

SoulfullWanderer · Answer

Sure, but it all depends on each individual. I once chatted with a girl who was eighteen and she and her husband were eight months pregnant with their first child. She talked to me about her baby and expressed to me how happy she and her husband were to meet their son.
Then there are girls like me, who at eighteen were emotionally unstable, not in any type of a situation for it, and were so not ready for a kid.

nathanp97 · Answer

In general no because 18 year olds aren't mature enough and still need to experience life to gain the wisdom needed to look after a kid. Additionally, most can't afford a kid at 18. If you can't afford a kid don't have one. My tax dollars shouldn't be going to people who have kids and can't support them.

Twat_Twig · Answer

I have a baby at 23 and I love him and he's the best thing that's ever happened to me. If she's ready at 18 and she wants it then who's to say it's wrong? Everyone is different. A girl at 18 can be willing and ready to have a baby while some people are never ready and never have babies.

afraidtofall · Answer

I do t bueve in early pregnancy at all. 18 legally is an adult but that's still a child's age in my mind. But if the individual has graduated high school and financial able to be a parent at 18 then I guess. Still stupid choice so young in my opinion but it the 2 credentials are met then okay.

_yagurrll · Answer

I can’t speak for other females but speaking on myself personally, I would not be mentally ready to take care of a child. I still live with my parents so I don’t have any real responsibilities but I do have a good paying job so I can afford to take care of the baby. I think it would be too much for me.

Daniel3035 · Answer

The truth is today especially 18 is more than ok to be pregnant but not ideal. The truth is back in the day girls were pregnant very young cavewomen at about 14 they started and died at 30-40 due to the strain. So given the fact they never had medical care like us and its 4 more years its pretty good in comparison.

AlienChickk · Answer

In modern times no not really, 18 you just got out of high school and just entering the world on your own. You are stating college, or getting your first job, things like that. No where near ready to support a child.

MiAmora · Answer

Eeeh. I wouldn't say so. At 18 you're just starting your life and you should enjoy it - travel, go to parties and etc. But kid. Nah. Study and get qualification, then job. Then you can think about children

Jacksoscar · Answer

I still think that at 18 even if you are married. Having a baby closes a lot of doors. At age your still figuring out who you are. And what you want to do with your life. Wait till you have got to know yourself. Gone to school or a stable job and have some money saved.

Hurlyburly · Answer

If you happen to already be in a good financial state by that point then yes. Biologically speaking, 18-23 is pretty much the ideal age for pregnancy.

KC1545 · Answer

My first answer to this question was no, but if your family has a lot of money then it’s not that bad. Personally, I’d rather get my degree and be settled before I’d start having kids. And by be settled I mean married and have a job.

Secret6620 · Answer

No. You have no real life experience until many years later. To me 18 is still a child having another child.

I_smell_Ducky · Answer

I don't think any age is an okay age to get pregnant. But that's just me.

MatinBrumeux · Answer

In my opinion not really, but I guess it's okay if you want children, are ready to skip over a great part of your life, and you're in a healthy, financially stable marriage.

fonduegirl · Answer

Absolutely not!

call me judgmental but there's so much in life than ruining it w a child! Career, experiences, travelling... if she's willing to share it w a baggage of her own, then its all right.

Its her decision.

zoeadams3 · Answer

I had my first child at 18. My husband was older and had an established and stable job, so the finances were taken care of. I had already decided at that point to be a stay at home mom.

morimeme1 · Answer

Biologically - yes, in our contemporary society where you probably are not married by that age and do not have sufficient education and income - nope, terrible age to be pregnant.

I_M_M · Answer

I am 18 and I wouldn’t want to right now. But I wouldn’t say it’s not okay. If you really want to and you have the responsibility and ability to care and provide for a baby then you can.

just_a_potato · Answer

Unless you have money to take care of that baby for more than a decade of it's life I wouldn't think its a smart idea

Miristheiss · Answer

Sure but the most important part is to do it responsibly with a partner to raise the child with. Bringing up kids in broken, single parent homes isn't good for society.

saeyamazaki · Answer

Not at all!! 18 is still so young and you probably haven’t even gotten a stable job yet and you’re probably also going to college. It’s not a good idea.

weasley8 · Answer

If you’re in a stable situation and have the physical, mental, and emotional means to take care of the child, then sure. Why not?

VaIiant · Answer

No, you're still a child and are likely unable to provide for a kid.

MrConceptkitten · Answer

No one can prevent an 18 year old from getting pregnant except the 18 year old. She will be missing out a lot in her 20s and she can’t call the child an accident because that’s just wrong.

GiovanniGentile · Answer

Maybe 100 years ago. People these days are maturing later and later. an 18 year old of today, has the same mentality as a 14 year old from 100 years ago.

A lady with high character, who has a good loyal and dutiful man, can have a kid at 18.

elizamichale1 · Answer

I don't think so because you should be mature enough both physically and mentally before you have any babies otherwise it can disturb your own self and also it can affect the grooming of that child

inmensus · Answer

No. Your body is not fully developed. That's a fact. You're also not financially, mentally or emotionally stable. Of course, there are exceptions, but that's extremely rare.

MamaBearFromHell · Answer

Only if you’re emotionally and mentally mature enough to put yourself on the back burner and put the child first.

Farawlaa · Answer

I know females who are 18 and ready. I also know women who are 25/26 and aren’t ready. It depends on you, not your age

madgoat · Answer

You haven't worked out who you are, let alone who your partner is, and how to financially support yourself.  Seems like a bad idea to me but others make it work.

SAW2814 · Answer

As long as they actually WANT to have a child, then yeah crack on

Factshurt90 · Answer

No... live your life before stealing yourself down with kids

Taylor_C · Answer

Way too young. What does an 18 years old have to offer a child?

oddwaffle · Answer

How do you plan to feed yourself and the baby? Prostitution? A baby is like 250k worth of debt. Not pretty for an 18-year-old.

jessicarosen · Answer

I don't think there is a perfect age to get pregnant. It depends on the circumstances of one's life at that time. If there aren't obstructions regarding having a baby, then it's not a bad idea.

Hollysdad1989 · Answer

My wife got pregnant with our first daughter when she was 16, and had her at 17. We had to grow up fast.

Passionate790 · Answer

Until you are physically, mentally, and financially prepared for the baby then you are fine

StephenCF · Answer

This is the one think I feel hypocrital about... I don’t condone teenage pregnancies ever! However I was conceived by a 19-year-old 😳

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Probably any age you CAN get pregnant is a good age to get pregnant! Otherwise, you wouldn't be able to.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

I think 20 / 21 should be the earliest a woman should consider getting pregnant.

charcharb9 · Answer

Yes but only if you can support the family and child

maihu · Answer

Biologically, yes. Considering other things such as lifestyle, work, society, etc. A BIG NO.

Kas19 · Answer

If they are financially prepared and can actually take care of the kid and such, yes.

CoffeeWC · Answer

That's still too young. Even if it's legal, it's still wrong because children are a lot of money. You probably don't even have a decent job. I'm against having children before they even start college.

Guardian45 · Answer

Depends. If she is emotionally mature, financially-independant, and supported by the father in a safe, secure home environment with support system, then 'yes'. Otherwise 'no'.

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

It depends if they are able to financially support their child. I don't judge the parents by their age but by their financial status and responsibilities.

dontgofalling · Answer

Only if the woman's ok with it, unless she's already pregnant which is a different thing... Women, you won't need an abortion if you'd just tell your date to wear a goddamn condom for goodness sake...

Ámayas_20 · Answer

No, no matter the situations in your life you're not at a stage to become a parent.

mybluefire28 · Answer

If you have a strong family network, sure. It's easier to handle a baby with that extra help. If you're by yourself, it's way more difficult. Either way, young mothers tend to earn less and that's bad for everyone

WhoDatGuy · Answer

You are a kid yourself with very little life experience and most likely a terrible source of income. It's a fucking terrible idea.

dragoblack · Answer

I think it should be after you get your party years taken care of and you can relax, get your life together, and be financially stable

Mautito · Answer

I think most important is how the 18 year old feels! She should be supported no matter what she choses

Texaskid1 · Answer

Yes.  Back in 1895. But in these modern times I would say wait until at least 25.

clampfan101 · Answer

Too early. I’d say at least 21yo. (And while married.)

Gabriella90 · Answer

No I think couples should wait until there at least 25 out of High School.

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