This post is a follow up post to Teen Pregnancy - Keeping the Baby. Good or bad there are consequences to every decision we make. Hopefully, if you are a pregnant teen and reading this blog you are trying to make the most educated decision you can on what is best for you and your baby. And, if you are a pregnant teen right now you are already realizing that there are consequences to every choice.
The consequences of choosing to keep the baby are going to last a lifetime. If you have the support and help of family your chances of success are much greater. You should be aware that finishing high school is going to be more difficult. But, it can be done! At the very least you should get your GED. There is only 1.5% of pregnant teens that decide to go on to college, even out of those who completed high school. Teen pregnancy statistics 80% of teenage pregnancies result in the teen and the child living in poverty, and often relying on the welfare system just to get by. Reports show that children born under these conditions are more susceptible to poverty, mental health issues, developmental issues, and health problems.
However, if a teenager decides to keep the baby and has the emotional and physical support of a loving family the chances of success for both the baby and mother are much greater. A pregnant teen or teenage mother is more likely to get her high school diploma. The chances of poverty, welfare, and abuse go down significantly if the mother, father, and baby have the help and support of friends and family.
Deciding to keep a baby comes with a lot of responsibility, hard work, and maturity. The rewards of being a parent can also be immeasurable. Be sure you make the decision that is best for you and your baby.
