1. How old are you? 16

2. How old were you when you had your first child? 15

3. During your pregnancy, did you ever consider abortion as an option? What other options were open to you and your child, and which did you choose? No I never considered abortions sence im totally against it.I knew I was gonna keep my baby as soon as I found out I was pregnant.

4. From your experience, what is the best thing a mother could do to ensure the well being of her child? To love and bond with the baby

5. If given the opportunity, would you go through the same experience again? Why or why not? I wouldnt have another one right now but I wouldnt change the fact that I have a baby at this age my daughter is the most important thing in my life.

6. When the words 'teen pregnancy' are mentioned, most people would think of the mother first. In your opinion, how big is the role of the father in teenage pregnancy? Fathers play an important role in a childs life rather the father is 19 or 37

7. Do you think teen pregnancy is accepted more by society today than 25 years ago? I would say prob,because theres more teen pregnancy now but I dont think its "accepted"

8. Do you think abortion is accepted more by society today than 25 years ago? I dont know

9. Do you feel society looks at you differently than they would a normal teenager? If so, how? Yes I do..I think they look down on me because im a 16 year old mother and they dont think that I can handle a baby...Im a very good mother and if people would get to know me before they judge then they would know that.They think that my whole life is ruined witch isnt true.

1. How old are you? 17

2. How old were you when you had your first child? I will be 17.

3. During your pregnancy, did you ever consider abortion as an option? What other options were open to you and your child, and which did you choose? I did not consider anything but having this child!

4. From your experience, what is the best thing a mother could do to ensure the well being of her child? To be there and love my baby.


5. If given the opportunity, would you go through the same experience again? Why or why not? I believe I would go through this again, not anytime soon, but my child is a blessing and my entire life.

6. When the words 'teen pregnancy' are mentioned, most people would think of the mother first. In your opinion, how big is the role of the father in teenage pregnancy? I believe the father's role is just as big as the mothers. Every child deserves to have a mom and a dad, whether they be biological or not.

7. Do you think teen pregnancy is accepted more by society today than 25 years ago? Most definately, parents these days aren't sending their children away for 9 months and keeping it a secret that their daughter had a baby in wedlock.

8. Do you think abortion is accepted more by society today than 25 years ago? I believe abortion is still thought of as the same thing, killing an innocent child, and I do not believe the views on it will ever change.

9. Do you feel society looks at you differently than they would a normal teenager? If so, how? Yes, I most definately believe this. People think that young mothers can't provide for their child and that its not fair to the mother. Although I a may be young my baby is going to have everything he will need and want.

1. How old are you? 17 y/o

2. How old were you when you had your first child? Will be 17

3. During your pregnancy, did you ever consider abortion as an option? What other options were open to you and your child, and which did you choose? Never crossed my mind! I am keeping and raising my child to the best of my abilities. No other woman in this world will be a mother to my child except me!


4. From your experience, what is the best thing a mother could do to ensure the well being of her child? Love and care for their child and put their child first above all else and make sure that that child has everything that it needs.


5. If given the opportunity, would you go through the same experience again? Why or why not? Yes, but at a later age! I love my baby already but if I had to do it over again, I would but just at a later age.


6. When the words 'teen pregnancy' are mentioned, most people would think of the mother first. In your opinion, how big is the role of the father in teenage pregnancy? I cant really answer this queston b/c the father of my child isn't in the picture at all. In my case, its not important at all :d

7. Do you think teen pregnancy is accepted more by society today than 25 years ago? Definetly!


8. Do you think abortion is accepted more by society today than 25 years ago? No, I dont think abortion will ever be accepted, and it doesn't need to be accepted b/c its a form of homicide.


9. Do you feel society looks at you differently than they would a normal teenager? If so, how? Of course, they see my belly and treat me as if im some kind of "prostitute", to put it lightly. Older people especially look down on girls like me.

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1. How old are you? 16 17 in less then a month

2. How old were you when you had your first child? 16
3. During your pregnancy, did you ever consider abortion as an option? What other options were open to you and your child, and which did you choose? I considered both options but decided to keep n raise my son!


4. From your experience, what is the best thing a mother could do to ensure the well being of her child?Love n care for the child but at the same time love n care for herself ... A stresssed mother makes a stressed child


5. If given the opportunity, would you go through the same experience again? Why or why not? I would definatlymy son is the best thing that has ever happened to me... I would not change anything not even my age...


6. When the words 'teen pregnancy' are mentioned, most people would think of the mother first. In your opinion, how big is the role of the father in teenage pregnancy?Very sadly most teen fathers are to scared so they take off which was my case we had to get a dna test but it proved that dominicks is his n he is steppin up to the plate growing up without a father can emotionly damage a child

7. Do you think teen pregnancy is accepted more by society today than 25 years ago? Yes n no... Its no necisraily accepted more.. It just happens more so ppl are use to it n deal with..

8. Do you think abortion is accepted more by society today than 25 years ago? No if anything ppl are more against it


9. Do you feel society looks at you differently than they would a normal teenager? If so, how? They do look at me differently I think the pregant teens have it worse though.. Cuz to this ppl they dont know what she is doing but once u have ur child its another story I got wayy worse looks beeing prego then I do now with him

1. How old are you?

16

2. How old were you when you had your first child?

I will b 17..Shes due in may

3. During your pregnancy, did you ever consider abortion as an option? What other options were open to you and your child (ex. Adoption), and which did you choose?

I did not consider abortion everrrr. Its completely against everything I believe in...Although if I woulda followed everything I said I believed in I wouldnt have put myself in this situation...But adoption is a great option for a girl that truely doesnt have the support


4. From your experience, what is the best thing a mother could do to ensure the well being of her child?

Put the childs needs before her own.. Raise the child on your own more than pawning him/her off to other family members... Take charge and responsibility for all of your own actions

5. If given the opportunity, would you go through the same experience again? Why or why not?

It wasnt planned..No, but its actually made me realize a lot about myself and other people that I would have taken years to learn otherwise.


6. When the words 'teen pregnancy' are mentioned, most people would think of the mother first. In your opinion, how big is the role of the father in teenage pregnancy?

Wow, the father is a big part of it either way. Whether he choses to stick with u or not...He has to support his child...And believe it or not...They go through emotions too


7. Do you think teen pregnancy is accepted more by society today than 25 years ago?

Heck ya.... My dad said he only knew 2 pregnant girls in high school and now theres atleast 20 at a time in our city.... But theres a lot of support programs in the world for us.. Although a lot of ppl still frown on us...


8. Do you think abortion is accepted more by society today than 25 years ago?

Yep. Its sick.


9. Do you feel society looks at you differently than they would a normal teenager? If so, how?

Yes... They put a sterotype on u automatically. U lose your identity that they had like I was *involved, cheerleader,popular* and u become a "rebellious teenager" when in all reality many girls are doing everything the same as you, but then u get caught. Even the people who look down on you's children... People are really neive..

Hope it helps people understand the whole reality of it all better than they do now..

love mol,16,indiana

1. How old are you? 17... 18 in a month and a half

2. How old were you when you had your first child? I will be 18 when I have him/her.


3. During your pregnancy, did you ever consider abortion as an option? What other options were open to you and your child (ex. Adoption), and which did you choose? I didnt consider abortion whatsoever in this pregnancy.. Adoption is just somethin I cant do so in my mind, I only had one option and that was to keep it and I am very proud of my decision


4. From your experience, what is the best thing a mother could do to ensure the well being of her child? Be there for the child when they need u, puttin the child before yourself and taking responsibility for yours and the childs actions.


5. If given the opportunity, would you go through the same experience again? Why or why not? Thats hard to say.. I'd like to say I wouldnt do it again but before I found out I was pregnant I was becoming an alcoholic, jeaopardizing my relationship with my boyfriend and losing my graduation... But now.. Everything seems to fit well and it all makes sense to me:) I feel like ive grown up to be 25 years old already lol


6. When the words 'teen pregnancy' are mentioned, most people would think of the mother first. In your opinion, how big is the role of the father in teenage pregnancy? I think the fater plays a major role.. After all... The teenage mothers wouldnt be there without em! The fathers should do everything they can, even as much as the mothers, to make their child have a good life.


7. Do you think teen pregnancy is accepted more by society today than 25 years ago? Oh definetly! I remember my aunt having to marry her boyfriend when she got pregnant or they' have to charge him. Society is still discriminative but we've come a long ways.


8. Do you think abortion is accepted more by society today than 25 years ago? Yes definetly.


9. Do you feel society looks at you differently than they would a normal teenager? If so, how?

Yes! They're very hypocrite and try to make people focus on the "one mistake" we made by having a child. They dont bother asking if we're attending university or already married or are providing a better life for the life than some adult parents do... Whcih I dont understand why becuz I have met a lot of good teen mothers who have made better parents than some adults I know!


Shauna

I just wanted to say thank god this girl admits it's for school and not just for.....Personal stupidity!
Love,
chanda

1. How old are you? 19

2. How old were you when you had your first child? 19

3. During your pregnancy, did you ever consider abortion as an option? What other options were open to you and your child (ex. Adoption), and which did you choose? *i never considered abortion or adoption, I wanted my baby.*


4. From your experience, what is the best thing a mother could do to ensure the well being of her child? *provide a loving, safe, and nurturing environment*

5. If given the opportunity, would you go through the same experience again? Why or why not? *yes definately....It was the best thing that has ever happened to me. It was the most amazing experience. I would do it in a heartbeat!*


6. When the words 'teen pregnancy' are mentioned, most people would think of the mother first. In your opinion, how big is the role of the father in teenage pregnancy? *in my case, the father plays a very very large roll, he is just as much a parent to my daughter as I am*


7. Do you think teen pregnancy is accepted more by society today than 25 years ago? *yes*


8. Do you think abortion is accepted more by society today than 25 years ago? *yes*


9. Do you feel society looks at you differently than they would a normal teenager? If so, how? *no, I am not really all that young*


~sara~

1. How old are you? 18

2. How old were you when you had your first child?
I havent had mine yet, but I will still be 18 when hes born, im just about 5 months along, due in july.

3. During your pregnancy, did you ever consider abortion as an option? What other options were open to you and your child (ex. Adoption), and which did you choose?
I considered adoption, not abortion. No way. But I chose that I am keeping my baby.

4. From your experience, what is the best thing a mother could do to ensure the well being of her child?
Do whats best for the baby. If you cant give it a good home, give it up for adoption, if u can give him or her a good home then work your a$s off for your baby and give him/her all your love u have to give.

5. If given the opportunity, would you go through the same experience again? Why or why not?
Well, this pregnancy was very unplanned. I cant say I would want to get pregnant again if I went back....But I do know that now as I have excepted it, I love this baby more then myself.

6. When the words 'teen pregnancy' are mentioned, most people would think of the mother first. In your opinion, how big is the role of the father in teenage pregnancy?
Well..I honestly dont believe there are too many that stick around. Dont get me wrong, there are some good ones.. But I know the father of mine is one of the many jerks who ran off.

7. Do you think teen pregnancy is accepted more by society today than 25 years ago?
Well im not sure.. Because it was more common back then to have kids alot younger. But I do believe it is pretty excepted now in general.

8. Do you think abortion is accepted more by society today than 25 years ago?
Yes and no. I think alot of the people having abortions are using it as a method of birthcontrol. I, like many, are against abortion. Once and a while I will support it for emergency reasons. I see alot of people are against it, but I know theres a big majority of those who support it.

9. Do you feel society looks at you differently than they would a normal teenager? If so, how?
Definitly. I still feel that when society sees a pregnant teen girl they automatically think that they are slutty or dont have good morals etc. They definitly feel differently when they see a pregnant woman then a pregnant teen.

Goodluck on your survey!

1. How old are you?

16

2. How old were you when you had your first child?

15 (got pregnant at 14)

3. During your pregnancy, did you ever consider abortion as an option? What other options were open to you and your child (ex. Adoption), and which did you choose?

Never considered abortion. I feel that if you lay down and have sex that you should be willing to take responsibility for your actions. I had many people sending me letters in the mail talking about adopting my child but I would have never done that. It could have been an open adoption as well I just was not interested. I wanted this child. I chose to keep my son!!

4. From your experience, what is the best thing a mother could do to ensure the well being of her child?

Be there for them. Dont tie them down and make them do things for you. Dont expose them to sex and then tell them they cant have it. Try to be your child's friend to an extent, but dont say things like "lets have a sleep over".. Just be there for them and dont freak out over the little things, because then they will go and do the big things and keep them from you as long as they can.

5. If given the opportunity, would you go through the same experience again? Why or why not?

Yes in a way my child was planned. But he was planned for selfish reasons. You would have to know my full story to understand. Lets just put it this way I was tired of my mom shipping me around the usa, I was tired.

6. When the words 'teen pregnancy' are mentioned, most people would think of the mother first. In your opinion, how big is the role of the father in teenage pregnancy?

A huge role for me. Without my son's father by my side. I dont know what I would do. He helps me with everything. If I didnt have him it would be soo soo soo hard. He is my main support!!


7. Do you think teen pregnancy is accepted more by society today than 25 years ago?

No, I think that it was accepted more then, than it is now.


8. Do you think abortion is accepted more by society today than 25 years ago?

Yes, I think that people were more open 25 years ago then they are now, I think that abortion is becoming a big thing. A girl in my school has had like 8 abortions, and you know the sick part, her parents dont know!

9. Do you feel society looks at you differently than they would a normal teenager? If so, how?

Yes, I think that society is to judgemental. I think that they look at my face and figure my age and dont take into consideration what I am going through and how great of a mother I am. But ya know what they will see me one day on tv for best mother award and wonder what the hell they were thinking!


Call me if you need anything.. 412-741-3613

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1. How old are you? 16

2. How old were you when you had your first child? Im pregnant now but I will be 16.

3. During your pregnancy, did you ever consider abortion as an option? What other options were open to you and your child (ex. Adoption), and which did you choose? Yes I am considering due to severe health reasons for my baby otherwise I would never

4. From your experience, what is the best thing a mother could do to ensure the well being of her child? Love and always being there thorugh the good and bad times

5. If given the opportunity, would you go through the same experience again? Why or why not? It deoends if my situation is exactly the same. If I had fell pregnant shortly after I have my first then I would keep. Babies are conceived for reasons

6. When the words 'teen pregnancy' are mentioned, most people would think of the mother first. In your opinion, how big is the role of the father in teenage pregnancy? I wouldnt know the father of my baby is not around and is an grateful pig!! Sorri

7. Do you think teen pregnancy is accepted more by society today than 25 years ago? No

8. Do you think abortion is accepted more by society today than 25 years ago? In different countries

9. Do you feel society looks at you differently than they would a normal teenager? If so, how. Yes I do they look at you like u are some kind of slag who sleeps round with anyone and judge you without even knowing your background that gets me really annoyed as people dont know what your going throguh so they shouldnt judge.

1. How old are you? 16

2. How old were you when you had your first child? 15

3. During your pregnancy, did you ever consider abortion as an option? What other options were open to you and your child (ex. Adoption), and which did you choose?
Yes, I did consider abortion but in the end I decided to keep it. Adoption never entered into my mind I either wanted an abortion or I was gonna keep him.

4. From your experience, what is the best thing a mother could do to ensure the well being of her child?
Just being there form the baby. Doing everything possible to make sure the baby is safe and healthy.

5. If given the opportunity, would you go through the same experience again? Why or why not?
I dont think I would as much as I love my baby if I had another chance I would choose to have him later on in life.

6. When the words 'teen pregnancy' are mentioned, most people would think of the mother first. In your opinion, how big is the role of the father in teenage pregnancy?
The father is very important. Its a very emotional thing for a young girl to become pregnant without the father there to help support her.And its an even more emotional thing to raise a child without the father.

7. Do you think teen pregnancy is accepted more by society today than 25 years ago?
I think so b/c back then people were more into a perfect family type thing, a girl was not supposed to become pregnant until she was married and if she wasnt married then she was frowned upon and her family was very embarrassed. But I dont really know because girls could get married very young have a kid and it be ok so I dunno

8. Do you think abortion is accepted more by society today than 25 years ago? Yes I do

9. Do you feel society looks at you differently than they would a normal teenager? If so, how? Yes I think they judge me as maybe a hoe even though they know nothing about me. All they see is a young girl with a kid and she must be fast.