How To Support Teenage Parents

In case you have a teen pregnancy in your family it will definitely come as a shock, No one thinks of their teen as a parent at an age when they should be having fun and not bogged down with the responsibilities of a child. It is also normal for you as a parent of a teen who is expecting to be angry, shocked and hurt. There is frankly no point in recriminations and threats. With the deed done, if your teen has decided to have the baby then you have to be a support. The thought that she has come to you for help and support should make you want to go all out for your child.
It is very important for your teen to understand what goes into being a parent to a baby. All the support roles can be played by you, the parents, but the reality is that the onus of the baby is on the mother. Even if your son is going to be a teenage father don't let him shirk responsibilities. He has to know that he is responsible and will have to be actively involved emotionally and financially in whatever way possible.
Make him understand the role a good father plays in a child's life and hopefully your own family values would have taught him a lot. If it is your daughter then you can help with the finances and babysitting while your daughter completes her high school diploma. It is imperative that your support ensures that your child understands that a baby is no reason to leave school. With a high school diploma and even higher qualifications your teen has a chance of a better job that will help in providing for the baby in the future.
Living arrangements will have to be adjusted so that the coming baby will have some space. While you can be a support factor in the upbringing of the baby never let your daughter feel that the entire responsibility can be handed over to you. Making a decision to keep the baby means that certain lifestyle changes for your teen are inevitable.
Your teen will have to deal will comments at school, in the family and even in society, be there for her. Don't blame yourself or her. It was unfortunate but it happened and the baby is not to blame at all. Take her to support groups where teen pregnancies are discussed. Even if your child decides to abort or give up the child for adoption talk her through everything and be there for her. This is a difficult time for her too and knowing that your love is steadfast will see all of you through this time.
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 Ashley, J. (2013). How To Support Teenage Parents. Retrieved on Feb. 21, 2013 from the ezinearticles website: http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Support-Teenage-Parents&id=6918270