Coping With Teen Pregnancy
Teenage is a delicate stage of life when both the girl and the boy may indulge themselves in certain irresponsible activities and end up being an unexpected mother and father. When parents come to know about their daughter’s pregnancy they generally have a mixed reaction. They first get extremely angry accusing their daughter for the sense of irresponsibility she has shown. The expectations they had for their dearests suddenly appear to be vague and an almost sheer impossibility. They go on wondering how their delicate darlings will be able to fulfill the responsibilities of parenthood and at the same time seek for respectable and successful careers.
On the other hand, some parents consider themselves responsible for their daughters’ wrongdoing. They consider that there is something missing in their method of upbringing, which has given their daughters an opportunity of degrading their self-esteem. Apart from what neighbors, friends and relatives would talk about, the parents start worrying what guidance would they provide their daughter to make things simpler and easier for her to handle.
In certain cases the parents may also feel happy for their children if they have a steady and matured relationship to go with. However, under both circumstances it is necessary for the parents to support and guide their children both morally and physically. Sometimes the parents are confused of what their reactions should be and how are they to manage the entire situation. In such cases they can talk to someone trustworthy or can even decide to go for a professional counseling.
Female teenagers have high chances of experiencing several risk factors at the time of pregnancy because of their underdeveloped physiological structure. Without a proper medical care they have high chances of suffering from
1. Fatal death
2. High blood pressure
3. Anemia
4. Labor and delivery complications
5. A premature unhealthy baby
It must always be remembered that things once done, cannot be undone and you cannot deny your presence. Therefore there is no point neglecting your teenaged daughter and son. Be positive and help them in their distress.
