Telling parents about pregnancy

mudweiser · Jul 20, 2009, 11:16 PM

Hi.

Well for one it's not easy.

The best way to do it is when you are all sitting down. Is the father of your baby present? If so, I would suggest that he do this too with you.

Telling them isn't even half the battle. Good luck to you. Expect looks of disappointment, maybe even anger or yelling--- when this happens, please do not yell back, if anything stay quiet and zip your lip. Keep in mind your parents still see you as their baby--- you will soon learn this.

Keep us posted!

Sarah

prttynpnk1105 · Jul 22, 2009, 10:12 AM

If I had to tell my parents (honestly) I would tell the closet one to me first (like my mother) so I could have her support on telling everyone else that needs to know.

genesisz · Jul 22, 2009, 02:20 PM

Just sit the both of your parents down an have the father of the baby with you and tell them straight out that it was an accident. They might scream or yell an say stuff but just listen to them don't scream back or anything. Sit at the other side of the table because you dad might get mad an want to hit da father of the baby

Fr_Chuck · Jul 22, 2009, 07:00 PM

You will have to just tell them, waiting will serve no purpose and you need to start doctor care.

sweet1028 · Jul 23, 2009, 05:04 AM

Just tell them sooner rather than later because you really have to start going to the doctor. Yes they will be mad, mainly because their baby is having a baby. Don't argue with them just let things go as they come.
I was a teen and living at home when I got pregnant. But I had already told my mom that I had missed my period. The next month came and still no period. Which we already knew we were pregnant but I was just preparing my mom for it. She even jokingly said that I was pregnant when I first told her that I had missed it.

Then one day I went and got another test knowing it would read positive and my and my boyfriend went to my house and I said Mom I got something to show you but you can't get mad, and she said what is it. And I showed her and she said well I won't jump onto you because it is already done and jumping onto you won't undo it so I guess we will have to figure it out from here.

Just get some plans together for jobs and finding a place to stay and things will work out fine it sure did for me anyways.

How old are you? Good Luck!

shelbybelle13 · Jul 24, 2009, 01:34 PM

Well my brother's 16 year old girlfriend just found out she was having a baby and she just came straight out with it..and her parents weren't mad because she told the truth..most teenagers want to lie about because she wanted 2 at first..but I didn't allow that..anyways just tell them no parents should have a reason to get mad it's their own fault for allowing it

JudyKayTee · Jul 24, 2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by shelbybelle13

well my brother's 16 year old girlfriend just found out she was having a baby and she just came straight out with it..and her parents weren't mad because she told the truth..most teenagers want to lie about because she wanted 2 at first..but I didn't allow that..anyways just tell them no parents should have a reason to get mad it's their own fault for allowing it

YOU didn't allow that? Need more info -

Wondergirl · Jul 24, 2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by shelbybelle13

it's their own fault for allowing it

How do parents "allow" it? Maybe we parents should stop 13 y/os from posting on adult boards and also go along with our teens on dates.

Chey5782 · Jul 24, 2009, 01:46 PM

I was a teen when I got pregnant with my first child. That was a rough day for my family. Compounded by the fact that not two weeks before I had told my mother on April fools day I WAS pregnant jokingly. Then found out later I actually was. She wasn't really thrilled.

Your parents love you, that's the number one thing to keep in mind. Even if they express disappointment or get angry, they are still your parents. They love you, and they want you to be okay. I told my mom before I told my dad, and we told him together. He was very upset but surprisingly he listened to what I had to say. It's sad that any teenager has to go through this, essentially you are still supposed to be a child and learning and growing and experiencing life to it's fullest. Just keep in mind that you do NOT have to do it alone, and start from there.

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