Today,I just found out that my 16 year old
son's girlfriend is pregnant! I am falling
apart! This is something I never thought
would happen to my son. He is still going
to school,and working 2 jobs,but could you
tell me what I can do,other than support
morally and help the best way i know how.
Confused In U.C.
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Amethyst_Butterfly
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Posted: 04-23-08 19:12pm
Is your son staying with her and taking
responsibility? Its always important to
encourage him to do the right thing. Just
being there with him, and being supportive
with his decisions is good.
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Ingi
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Posted: 04-23-08 19:30pm
(hugs) for you. Keep the communication
with him open.
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RachieBaby82
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Posted: 04-23-08 20:01pm
I think the best thing to do, like Ingi
said, is to keep the lines of
communication open with your son. Make
sure you give him as much support as you
can and that you'll love him & be
there for him no matter what. Good luck!
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StacyHoll
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Posted: 04-23-08 20:27pm
Definitly support him so that he feels he
can come to you for help at anytime. It
must have been scary to tell you thats
forsure. I couldn't imagine. Its tough.
Just stand by him, and help him be the
best dad he can be.
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Dannzibelle
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Posted: 04-24-08 13:38pm
From a teenagers point of view i back up
keeping communication open and suporting
him no matter what he chooses and remember
this is
your grandchild too. Both me and my
partner were 15 when i got pregnant and 16
when i gave birth, this will be a tough
time for him because he has to grow up
overnight so just make sure he knows his
mum is there for him
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lonestarguy
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Posted: 04-24-08 13:48pm
I know if this happened to me, I would
want my mom to be supportive and not
judgmental. I realize it's difficult not
to worry since they are both so young and
you have the experience to know what a
difficult road they have ahead.
But, as the others said, being able to
communicate with him and his gf is very
important. I also hope you encouraged him
to take responsibility for the situation.
Good luck!
