Nope.. I think no one can make you stop wanting a baby. I have totally been there and am still totally there. Im 19 and married, have been for a year. I know what its like and expecially now that
all of my friends are pregnant it's tough. I think that if your financially independent, can give a baby everything it needs .I.E love, money, good medical care, a safe place to live, your attention. Then its up to you to know when your ready. 13 year olds, 14, year olds and so on who still live with there parents, do not have jobs and are still in high school are not ready and it is ridiculous for them to even consider having a baby. That is selfish immature and stupid. Relying on your parents is not an option. But I think personal maturity has a big role in knowing when you are ready to take on the responsibility of a child. Just remember that you cannot give it back. For the rest of your life you have to support, love, and be there for this child. No more just going out at the last minute, no more spending your pay check on make up or a cute outfit, no more sleeping through the night for a while, and so on. I think if you know the reality of what it is to raise a child and can handle that then go ahead. I personally think you should wait until your married but thats just me. Id be to afraid not to now a days and have a guy who when things get tough he can just walk away. I dont know I try not to judge people by their age. I think you have to know someones situation before you can judge. I know that my husband and I are ready for a baby. We have our own house, a great income, medical insurance, both have nice dependable cars, supportive families, and a ton of love to give a child. I raised my niece ( and I mean ive had her throw up in my mouth, got poop under my nails, sleepless nights, taking her to the doctors, ect. ) it was really tough and sometimes I wanted to rip my hair out but you know what, I adore this child and would die for her. Basically it comes down to this. A lot of 18 year olds are not ready to have a kid. But some are. I know that I never drink, party, do drugs, whatever. The most exciting thing my husband and I do is go to the movies and dinner occasionally. I know I would be ready ( and really I dont care what other say because they dont know me) but like I said a lot of 18 year olds and even 30 year olds who are not ready. It just depends on the person.
