The pros and cons of teen pregnancy

Teenagers are becoming more sexually active these days. This increases the risk of contracting STDs and also of 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 but end up getting pregnant anyway.

Teen pregnancies are wanted or unwanted. Either way, if you are a teenager, there are still issues you have to deal with. These are some of the pros and cons of teen pregnancy.

Cons:

They will most likely miss out on the necessary education. Some teenage girls don’t like the stars they get for having a big belly, so they may stay home from school. Then there are those who get very sick from the pregnancy and have to stay home. Not to mention all the doctor appointments they have to go to. Therefore, there is a high possibility that they will miss many days of school or stop attending for the time being.

Pregnancy will have a huge impact on them. They will go through pain, gain weight, lose sleep, feel stressed and more. Pregnancy can be very hard for a teenager. Her bodies are not as strong as 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 pregnancies. In most cases, parents will be upset. They know that they will have to support the adolescent and the baby once it is born. In 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 parents. So, it is normal for them to get upset with the teenager.

The most common disadvantage of becoming pregnant as a teenager is not being able to do the things you normally do. After the baby is born and even while the teen is pregnant, she won’t be able to do the things she 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 have to turn their attention to the baby. They won’t be able to go to the mall every weekend or go out with friends. They will have to attend to the baby unless they have a babysitter.

Advantages:

They will be able to grow with your child. Being a young parent also has its good points. Being able to do things with your child is always good. Older people tend to let things slide because they don’t like whatever the child likes or just because they are too tired.

Getting pregnant as a teenager does not have many positive aspects. There are more negatives than positives. Either way, just make sure you know what you’re doing before you do it. Learn about what happens when you have unprotected sex and get pregnant. It’s also a good idea to have a conversation with an older relative or parent who can have a quiet conversation with you.