Pregnancy Pact

It is reported that a number of girls have gotten pregnant because they want to raise their babies together. These girls are still in high school.

It is interesting that these girls have so nonchalantly chosen to make this 18 year commitment not only for themselves but for the young men who are the father's and the girl's parent's as well.

A comment from one of them was, "I think my parents will support me in this."

For the amount of time, money and energy that it takes to raise a child, to not find out for sure of the support expected is foolish.

Let's not even mention the lives of the children that will be brought into this world under these conditions.

It does not sound like any of these girls are self-sufficient and supporting themselves.

It is assumed by some that these girls are having the children to receive un-conditional love.

Babies do not give you un-conditional love. They are very needy. They cannot feed, bathe, or clothe themselves.

They do not care if you are hungry, sick or tired yourself.

Are these girls prepared to give un-conditional love? What are they going to do if their baby isn't what they expected? Will they preserve through colicky, 2am feedings, etc?

This is just a few things to face when the child is a baby.

What about when the child reaches school age? And beyond?

Will these girls be able and willing to create a "Bringing up Baby” pact?

Something to think about...

Love,
Laura

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