There is no right or wrong decision here,
but I must ask if you would really want to
drop out of college for a kid. You're in
the process of building a life so you can
support yourself in the future, and it is
in jeopardy from your pregnancy. But if
you're comfortable with throwing away the
money you've spent thus far on your
education to be a mother, then that's your
call. No one can tell you what to do -
not me, not anyone here, not your
boyfriend, and not your family. You're
faced with a fork in the road, and you
must choose the path you wish to take.
All I ask is you please bear in mind how
much work children are and how much they
cost. Kids aren't toys and they will
change your life drastically, permenantly,
and not always in a positive way. And as
much as some people probably wish they
did, kids don't come with return receipts,
so there's no giving it back when you're
tired of four a.M. Feedings, soiled
diapers and incessant screaming.
Here is what I suggest. Whip out a sheet
of paper, list all your options
(parenthood, abortion, adoption), and
write the pros and cons of each one. Look
at your list, and then try to envision
what your life will be like in each
scenario. After deep thought, try to
decide what option is best for you.
I can't tell you what is best because what
may be best for me may not be best for
you. Good luck.