How do I tell them?

I am 14 and pregnant the dad is 18. I am so scared to tell my parents, what can they do? can they get him locked up? can they take my baby away from me? can they keep me and my baby from seeing the father? PLEASE HELP!! I dont know what I can do. I am not scared of pregnancy or labour or anything its just telling people while im so young. PLEASE GIVE ME SOME ADVICE. Thanks xxx

Answer #1

their your parents, they love you even tho you messed up I’m sure they wont disown u . they will probably b very dissapointed in you for being irresponsible. they can have tha father arrested because your a minor and he’s an adult its against the law even tho you mite have given him permission to sleep with u. as for telling them the news try sittin them down but make sure their both calm first then start off my sayin I really messed up I know you both will b dissapointed but I need you during this time and then tell them.. they mite b speechless at first or they mite yell but it should go over.. if you have normal parents they’ll want to help you in anyway even tho they aren’t happy wit you at the moment. if your living wit them they sorta have the rite to not let you see the father if that’s what they want and I dont think they can take your baby away unless your proven to b an unfit mother… and I mean im not pro for abortion but if you talk to tha father and your parents and you all think its best to have an abortion then do so. dont listen to other people if they say its wrong because they dont know your situation and their not in your shoes.. so in conclusion you need to tell your parents asap before things start to move along because one way or another their gunna find out and its gunna b worse if you dont tell them and they find out and once they know you can start to think about what your gunna do when tha baby comes etcc.. best of luck hope everything goes well

Answer #2

your boyfriend can go to jail your parents can stop you from seeing him either by using methods of the law or by themselves seeing that you still live with them they can have the baby taken away from you because you are not yet an adult and your best interest is still decided by them although its not as easy as it used to be they need to prove you unfit as a mother etc

but I’m going to give my peronal opinion and tell you that you brought this on yourself because a 14 year old shouldnt be dtaing a 18 year old and should deffinately not be having sex especially unprotected sex you have to take responsibilty for your actions and suffer the consiquences unfortunately. your only options are abortion so no1 finds out and you dont have to tell you parents OR taking responsibilty for your actions and telling them, then deciding whether or not you are going to keep the baby or give it up for adoption good luck

Answer #3

yes they can get him put in jail because you are a minor and according to the law a 14 year old and an 18 year being sexually involved is statutory rape. he is an adult and you are a minor.

I dont think they can in anyway take you baby away unless they can prove that you are unfit like if you are a drug addict or abusive or unstable in some way.

and as long as you live under their roof I guess in some way they can keep you from seeing him. but I dont think they can get it to where you can legally not see him.

again im not sure on that last part but this is just my opinion. if you are going to keep the baby you will have to tell them eventually so tell them now. that way you have more time to et ready for the baby and deciede what is going ot be done about the situation.

just get it over with. you got your self into this mess now you haveto be an adult and deal with the consequences so good luck

Answer #4

hi I was 15 when I got pregnant and the dad was 20 but he didnt got to jail im married t him now and have anther baby one the way just tell your mum and dad but tell them {NOT DAD NO BABY} that what I did but it has to be love or it want work trust me

Answer #5

Don’t have an aportion plez don’t it not right and tell your parents but don’t tell anyone who the father is because he can get locked up but do tell your parents btw can’t take the baby away from u

Answer #6

yes your boyfriend CAN go to jail for having sex with a minor but he’ll have a heck of a time helping you provide for the child … if you chose to keep it. Remember kids are time consuming and expencive. if you like sleep and or money you should serriouly concider give the baby up for adoption.. there are many different levals of adoption now a days. I’m sure you could find a nice couple who will raise your child and still allow you to see it as an Auntie or what ever, no matter what a child is a blessing weither to you or somebody else.. abortion is tramatic you will spend the rest of your life in the “what if’s”.

Answer #7

I bet at age 14 this must be something really hard for you to do…I had a friend in a similar situation..and yes your parents can press charges because your a minor..the only thing you can do is tell your parents and if your boyfriend is going to be around ask him to talk to your parents.. I mean you both got yourselves in this situation…do your parents know who your boyfriend is? I wish you good luck and I hope everything works out

Answer #8

Above all else, you need to talk to your parents. Start with your Mom. Then she can help you talk to your Dad. Then, it is YOUR body. What you do with the pregnancy should be your choice. If you decide to end the pregnancy, it must be done as soon as possible. After a while you cannot have that done. If you decide NOT to have an abortion, consider giving the child up for adoption by a couple who were more mature and financially more stable.

What happens to the father of the child depends on several things, including what state you live in. And there is a possibility that he could be in big trouble. (And why didn’t he take steps to protect you in the first place???)

I’m sorry for the mess you are in. I wish you well.

Good Luck!!

Answer #9

Its your choice so tell them that they must not pressure you otherwise you will resent them for it. It will be difficult trust me. Im 17 and telling my parents that im pregnant was the hardest thing I have ever done and they still will not support my decission. Im lucky that my boyfriend and his family will. If you’re parents wont will your boyfriend and his family help you when you need it? Make sure you consider all you’re options. Abortions are good for some but not for others and if you do want to keep it would you give it up for adoption? Its not something I could do but I have my boyfriend supporting me and a plan on how we are gonna do this. Think it through before you make a decission. Call pregnancy crisis for some advice and visit www.tommys.org its really good and will help answer any questions you will have. Its helped me decide to keep my baby.

Answer #10

well I mean they can throw the dad in jail and possibly take the baby. Have you told your father? Have you thought of abortion? Well I mean all you can do is hope that your father doesn’t flip out and that he accepts it.

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