Honestly they may not be too thrilled or maybe they will depends on the sitiuation, I used to break bad news to my mom all the time but about other stuff but here are some ideas.....

Sit your mom & dad down and have ur bf there with you and instead of saying im prego try "mom im expecting and was wondering if you could help me but I dont believe in abortion" just mold this to ur personality. I know its going to be hard to confront them but its better done earlier than later and if ur bf is there with you they may not be so harsh while he is there. Drop some hints or just be straight forward and tell your parents that you need to talk about your future and boyfriend!

Your parents deserve to know since they have been your mentors since the day you were born, if they are upset dont flip out make sure you also explain to them that too much stress would be bad for you and the baby but things will get better...

Wish you luck and let me know how it goes!!
Jess

Thank you. I needed some good advice for this!!!!

I think the best way to tell your parents ...Is in person...And as soon as you can...The longer you wait the more they will be mad...And telling them in person will show them that you are mature about the whole deal...I learned both when I was pregnant....

Everyone is different. It took me a while to tell my parents. I knew they would be supportive and want me to keep the baby even if they were upset with me.. I knew I was pregnant for maybe a month and a half before I told my mom.. I am 17 years old. My bf kept casually telling his parents.. "hey mom guess what? Nicoles pregnant" and walking outta the room.. They thought he was joking for the longest time, and they straight out asked me one day.. And I was just like yep! And walked outta the room too.. Its better with his parents to let it sink in.. Lol nd then he talked to them serioulsy when he was ready...

Anyways.. With my mom.. I waited till I knew what I was going to do, if I was going to keep it or not since my bf wanted me to get an abortion.. I went over there to do laundry one day.. And asked her to come and help me fold it.. Started talking about my the baby my aunt had recently had.. And just said.. Sooo.."speaking of babys" and my mom was like oh! For real! And ran out to ask my bf if it was true.. She ran around like a chicken with her head cut off, she was happy! Lol so they could surprise you, ya never know! Thats my story..

I basicly suggest you sorta have things figured out with what you are going to do so you can tell your parents your plans, show responsibility etc.. It really depends on what they are like

I can't give you a good answer honestly...I'm so close with both my parents. I remember I told my mom I thought I was late with my period, she said "okay" and the next morning woke me up with a pregnancy test in her hand. We literally took it together.

My dad on the other hand....Were close but he's more strict, we waited a couple months and then told him. He was dissapointed, which I mean duh...They're gonna be dissapointed, thats just something you have to expect.

If I was in a situation where i'd have to tell my parents, but not being as close to them as I am. I think I would write a letter. A letter is always good for serious things because you dont have to say it to their face, you dont have to worry about crying & chickening out. Just write the letter and give it to them.

Personally, I wouldnt bring my boyfriend when you first tell them because sh*t could hit the fan lol...

If you need anymore advice just message me.

Thankyou guys so much... I know this is so hard..... But I really appreciate all your advice its bringing so many thoughts to my mind and my boyfriends on how to tell them. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

Isabel*

I didnt have the option of telling my mom in person and it was really sad bc I would have loved to have a hug or at least have her been here when I told her but she was in iraq at the time. But I just told her I had to tell her something and that was it and she knew what I was going to say but I just came out and told her anyway and she just took it in she was a lil upset but very happy she was having a grandbaby. My dad was another story though. We never really got along in the first place and I was staying at his house for 2 weeks over xmas break when I found out. I asked my mom to tell him because I knew how he was going to react and I wasnt prepared to deal with it just then. So she told him for me one night and then he called me crying and yelling at me bc it was a silly thing to do and I couldnt even tell him to his face. But since I havent lived with my dad since I was 2 it isnt a huge deal to me ... Plus I never see him now as it is ... And he refuses to claim his grandson. But the whole point of that long thing ... Just come out and tell them and let them deal with it. Tell them what u plan on doing and what not and if they want to be supportive then accept it and if they dont want to help out and be there for u just say oh well ur loss and move on bc u can do it with or without anyone. But we are here for u no matter what too!!!

Let me ... Or us ... Know how it goes

~kit~

Thank you for that.... Im so sorry to here that!!! Im here for you and I bet many people are as well. Hope your mom is doing well in irac!! Hope she will come back safetly. And I will tell eveyone the results.... Good luck.

I forgot to mention when I posted earlier but ... My mom is home safe and sound and is loving every second with her grandson. She got back in the middle of oct. We have a whole yr before we have to worry bout her going back but according to my mom the new troops that got send over there then wait in kuwait for a month then get sent to the other countries are getting sent back already so hopefully she wont have to go again.

Hey ( jako188 ) is my boyfriend.... He is with me and we were on his.... And I was resproding on his ( accidently ). Sorry lol

im 17 turning 18 in three months. i was suppost to get my period 3 days ago... i never miss them. its been 30 days since my last period. im REALLY scared. im doing year 12 atm and all this stress is getting me down. i havnt had a test. i told my boyfriend yesterday. i know he wont leave me and will help me through whatever. i already know i want an abortion but my parents are agaist it. i cant really go to the doctors without them knowing because they have my medicare card and if i take a day off school they will call my house. we used protection but it didnt work. i cant sleep at night im so worried. i dont know what to do! is it a good idea to do an at home pregnacy test first ? if its positive should i tell my parents? if its negative does that mean im not pregnant ?

Yes, you should take a home pregnancy test first. If the test is positive, you still need to see a doctor to confirm, ESPECIALLY if you plan on abortion. They will need to determine how far along you are and what abortion options are available to you. If the test is negative, it still does not mean you are out of the woods, which is another good reason why you should seek a doctor's advice. You CAN go to the doctor. You could have one of your parents set up a checkup for you, you don't have to mention anything about abortion or pregnancy if you can't, just a checkup, or vaccinations, or sinus infection, whatever, and once you are in the doctor's office, patient confidentiality kicks in. You are over the age of 16, which means your doctor does not have the right to tell your parents what goes on behind the checkup room doors (16 if you are in the USA, I am unsure about other countries). Keep in mind two things, are you SURE you cannot tell your parents? Parents CAN be very resourceful. Even if they do not share the same views as you on abortion/adoption/parenting. Heck, they might surprise you and support ANY decision you make. The other thing to keep in mind is that stress CAN affect your period. If your pregnancy test is negative, ask your parents to make a doctor's appointment for you because you are having menstrual problems. If they ask, say no you are not pregnant (because the test IS negative), your period is just not coming and that you are afraid it is due to stress and you want to go to the doctor to make sure there is no other underlying condition. I don't like the idea of teens lying to their parents, but I do know that sometimes, in some situations, especially when personal beliefs (pertaining to abortion/religion/etc) clash, it is sometimes beneficial to omit things or "bend" the truth. You need to look at your parents closely...are they the type that will disown you if you tell them you are pregnant and want an abortion? Are they the type to force you to carry a pregnancy against your will (which they cannot do, if you are pregnant, you are obligated to make prenatal appointments, and if your parents are trying to force you to carry against your will, do not hesitate to inform your doctor)? Would they most likely just be disappointed in you but support and respect any decision you make? Ask yourself these and many other questions and base the way you approach your parents, if you decide to, upon your answers.

I told my dad today that I am pregnant. HE FLIPPED OUT. He told me how embarrassing this is to him and how he can't tell his friends. He even tried kicking me out. He left the house and I guess he called my mom, and she's on her way right now because he doesn't want to deal with it. I don't ever talk to my mom, so idk how it's gonna go.

wow. When I was 17 I had to do the same thing. I was always daddy's little girl, so it wouldn't go over too well with him. So anyway, the day after I found out, I woke up early (didn't sleep to well anyway) and I told my mom. I let her break the news to my dad. Then we all talked. Ultimatly, I had my son, he's 12 now. They did help me, like I lived with them, an they'd keep an eye on him so I could shower, but getting up, and going to school and work and having someone to watch him was up to me.