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by Lorie Spencer

Created on: February 21, 2011

Parenting Classes for Pregnant Teens

All us girls remember playing with our dolls and how great it was to be a little mommy;  was it anything like we remembered when we had our first child?  Of course not!  It doesn’t matter who you are or how mature you are it is important to remember that children do not come with an operating manual. 

Keeping this in mind you might be thinking that there are plenty of adults who are more than willing to help you out.  The fact is that once you have your own child it is very difficult to take what other parents have to say constructively.  At this point it is normal to raise the hair on the back of your neck and fight back with something like “what makes you think you are the best parent”.  This is nonproductive behavior but still quite normal.  Getting as much information and experience prior to the birth of your child is vital and can be sorted out in your mind as constructive.

Children remain children long into their 20’s in most cases.  Giving up on the freedoms you have yet to experience does not make it easier to live without them.  You will continue to crave the idea of going out with your friends and attending Clubs and parties.   The problem that arises at this point is finding a sitter and still having to be the responsible one even away from home and your child. 

Once a child is brought into this world the freedom from guilt is all but gone.  When you’re out having a good time you will always be thinking of the child you left at home.  You will often feel guilty for leaving the child to feed your own wild side when you should really be at home tending to the child you have brought.

It is my recommendation that the importance of avoiding the pregnancy should be first impressed upon the young adult.  While sex has become almost acceptable to the teen generation, the importance of abstinence and waiting until your should be the first impression on the teen.  When the subject of being sexually active has been dealt with in that aspect there is much less risk of having a teen pregnancy, at least we hope. 

Prevention is key, birth control and safety is a must in today’s society.  Condoms are purchased as often as toilet paper so there is no real excuse for having unprotected sex.  I must say that I believe if you are not mature enough to make sure that you and your partner are having safe sex you certainly are not mature enough to raise a child of your own.

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