Teenage Pregnancy

You hold your breath as you wait to see that little symbol pop up—it’s amazing to see what can be defined (or redefined) within a moment by a simple “+” or “—“. An utter sigh of relief typically follows the “—”. However, many young women who see the “+” face a different reality filled with such questions as:

  “How do I tell my parents?”
  “Is he going to leave me?”
  “How do I finish school?”
  “Is everybody going to stare at me?”
  “How do I raise enough money?”
  “Who’s going to look after it while I’m at work/school?”
  “How much does insurance cost?”
  “Will I be able to get married and have the family I always wanted?”
  “What will this child think of me?”

And what about Food, Formula, Diapers, Clothes, Cribs, Baby wipes, Washcloths, Blankets, Pacifiers, Car seats, Strollers, Diaper bags....?

These are just a few of the thoughts that run through the minds of the average 400,000 + teens who get pregnant each year. Pretty heavy stuff. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. Being a teen is difficult enough on its own. True. However, being a teen parent is like using a pair of scissors to cut the grass in a 50 acre prairie during the springtime…it’s possible, it’s just NOT easy!

There’s a lot more to the picture teen pregnancy than what is usually first perceived. Are you ready? You won't have to be if you choose Abstinence.