When you’re a teenager, chances are good you’re not ready to be a dad. But when you’re having sex with your girlfriend or a casual sexual relationship, there is a chance that the girl could get pregnant. So what happens when a girl you’ve had sex with comes to you and says that she’s pregnant?
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No matter what choices you make for yourself, when your friend tells you she is pregnant, it can come as a surprise. When you’re teenagers, the surprise can be even bigger.
Of course, when your friend is pregnant she’s going to be afraid, angry, overwhelmed and is going to have to make big decisions; you’re going to want to be there to offer support.
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For parents, there are a long line of hopes and dreams when they have a child - and one of those dreams often includes having grandchildren someday. The challenge for parents with a pregnant teen is that the someday comes about far sooner, and there are more emotions than just joy.
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Talking with your parents about sex is something that’s never going to be easy - even when you have a great relationship with them and you know you can ask them anything. However, if you’ve talked with your parents about birth control and sex in general terms, you still might not have let them know that you’re having sex - and, if you’re pregnant, telling your parents might seem like the worst part of the situation.
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