Teens are becoming more and more sexually active these days. This increases the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases and also unwanted pregnancies. Some teens are aware of the consequences of having unprotected sex and others are not. Then there are those who want to have a baby and those who don’t want to but end up getting pregnant anyway.
Teen pregnancies are wanted or unwanted. Either way, if you are a teenager, there are still problems that you must face. Here are some of the pros and cons of teenage pregnancy.
Cons:
Most likely, they will miss out on the necessary education. Some teens don’t like the looks they get for having a big belly, so they may stay home and skip school. Then there are those who get very sick from pregnancy and have to stay home. Not to mention all the medical appointments they have to go to. Therefore, there is a great possibility that they will miss a lot of days in school or have to quit for the time being.
Pregnancy will have a great impact on them. They will go through pain, gain weight, lose sleep, feel stressed, and more. Pregnancy can be very difficult for a teenager. Their bodies are not as strong as those of adult women and they are new to this experience and in most cases it is something they find difficult to experience.
Dealing with family is another negative aspect of teen pregnancy. In most cases, the parents will be upset. They know that they will have to support the teenager and the baby once it is born. With most teen pregnancies, the teen will not be able to care for or support the baby. They will need some kind of help. This help usually comes from the parents. That is why it is normal for them to be upset with the adolescent.
The most common downside to getting pregnant as a teenager is not being able to do the things you normally do. After the baby is born, and even while the adolescent is holding the child, he will not be able to do the things he normally does. For example, they may like to play basketball, go to the amusement park, and do things they can’t do while pregnant. When the baby arrives, they must focus on him. They won’t be able to go to the mall every weekend or go out with friends. They will have to care for the baby unless they have a babysitter.
Pros:
They will be able to grow with your child. Being a young parent also has its good points. It is always good to be able to do things with your child. Older people tend to overlook things because they don’t like whatever the child might like or simply because they are too tired.
There are not many positives to getting pregnant as a teenager. There are more negatives than positives. Either way, make sure you know what you are doing before you do it. Learn about what happens when you have unprotected sex and get pregnant. It is also a good idea to have a conversation with an older relative or parent who has a quiet conversation with you.