Can your parents force you to get an abortion?
No it is not true. There is a court case where a 16 year old girl got a court restraining order stopping her parents from forcing her to get an abortion. So if you're ever in a situation like that, you should talk to one of the Christian legal defense organizations. There are organizations that will help you for free to get a restraining order like that. You have a right to not be forced into an abortion. Not only do you have the right to choose to have the baby, you have the right to keep the baby and raise it yourself. Teenagers are mature enough to babysit, so they should be mature enough to take care of a young child. It is harder to do when you're under 18 and going to school, but if someone can go to college and have a child, can't they go to high school and have a child?
Can my parents force me to give up my baby?
What country do you you live in? I'm only asking because it's stating on United States but you are referring to your mother as mum instead of mom. Don't take notice of the negativity from people saying you're too young. Just because you are 15 doesn't mean you can't be a good mother. Obviously it would be easier if they were supportive but prove them wrong and that your baby is better off with you. Just because you're not 18 or older doesn't mean you can't be a good mother. You are the legal mother of your child so it's your choice. Obviously it would be easier if they help you to parent. Unfortunately there are parents like that in this world ~ been there at 19 and know the pain of surrendering so I speak from experience. Yes they can make your life as difficult as possible but it's not legal to force you to surrender no matter what your age. If you surrender and opt for open adoption it can be closed and depending on what country you live in depends on whether the adopters get an amended birth certificate or adoption certificate, whether records are sealed or not (in the UK not and adoptees can get their birth certificate at 18). Adoption doesn't guarantee a better life, it could be worse. Stand your ground and tell your parents that you, as the mother, are the only one who can legally make a decision what happens. They risk losing you forever if they force the issue and they will lose out on their grand child. In the UK teen mothers have plenty of support so that they don't have to surrender their babies such as benefits, free dental treatment and medical care through the NHS plus child benefit. I have a number of friends who were teen mothers / parents and they have been just as good at parenting as older, married parents. Here there is no need for your baby to be adopted. If you're in the USA no one can force you to give your child up for adoption. Teenage parents have the same rights as adult parents in regard to the right to have custody of their children. A minor's consent to give up her parental rights and allow the child to be adopted must be "voluntary, intelligent, and deliberate." If the teenager's consent to allow her child to be adopted is forced by her parents, or anyone else, then such consent will not be valid. If your parents are trying to force you do this, then call Legal Aid and ask to speak with someone about the rights of teenage parents.
My parents are trying to force me to keep my baby?
I'm 14, pregnant, and want to give the baby up for adoption. I come from a conservative family and even though I was raped, they still believe I should parent my child, etc... I wanted a termination, but as I have no one I could ask to drive me to a clinic, I am still pregnant (7 months now). I hate being pregnant, feeling this thing growing inside of me. And my parents don't get what it's like. They've already bought a lot of stuff for the baby and they've told me they will help me. But they still expect me to do my part with the baby once (s)he's born. It's so frustrating because I don't share the same beliefs as them. I don't always think it's best for a baby to be raised by their biological parent, especially in my case because a) I don't care about the baby and b) I don't want the baby. I simply don't want it. I'm just so stressed and the baby isn't coping very well either. I've been in hospital a couple of times and I thought I had lost the baby a few weeks ago, but I'm still pregnant. Can I tell the hospital I don't want the baby once it's born? Would they be able to help me give him/her up for adoption? I also want to add, my parents would raise the baby, if I wanted them to, but they would force me to play an active role, which is not what I want. Also, I don't want to have to live with this baby for the next 4 years.
What should I do if my parents keep forcing me to have a child? I don't like kids and I'm sure I'll be a terrible parent.
Well, I’m pretty sure you’d be a lot better parent than you think.That said, they are not you so they don’t get to make that decision. You tell them that trying to force this and frequently bringing it up is making you rethink how often you visit or talk to them.As in, “look, I’m dang tired of you guys bringing this up. Right now, it’s not going to happen and I don’t want any kids.” Then tell them that if they want to see you much they better just drop it.The problem with that is that you may have to actually back it up with action. You may have to just stand up during a visit or when they bring it up and leave.I had to do that once. I had gotten really tired of my mother asking if I had a girlfriend and when were we going to have kids. She kind of skipped the whole mariage part after a while. I told her my love life was none of her business. She pushed it one too many times right after I arrived at my parents home for a weekend visit. I lived 96 miles away in Pascagoula, MS. from their home in Pensacola, FL. I think my brother was at a scout campout that weekend. I went back into my old bedroom, put my few things in my carry bag, and headed for the door. Dad caught me outside and told me this was really upsetting my mother. I told him “Then she should not have asked, yet again, after I had already told her once today, that it’s not her business.” He said he understood. I said I loved them both and bye. It continued to happen but far less frequently.Good luck with it.
Parents: Can my mom force me to stay at home?
You can get emancipated at 16 years old however you do have to present a very good case with a really good lawyer. You're mom cannot keep the father of your child away from him/her. I recommend that you give him/her up for adoption because you're still in highschool and a baby is definetely a full time job that's why mother's take off the maternity leave. You can't give this baby the best life that it can have living in such a tense environment. You can do open adoption so you still have right's to visit your child whenever you like. I wish you the best of luck with whatever choice you do decide to make. If you ever want to email me for anything : honeybunches279@yahoo.com
Can your parents legally force you to have an abortion if you are a minor?
Bla Bla Blah! Yeah Okay, they cannot legally take you down and get you an abortion, nor can they tie you down to keep you from getting one.It is far more likely that they will “encourage” you to do as they ask by threatening to disavow you. They will throw you out of the house, or send somewhere entirely unpleasant like Oats Military Academy in Alaska, or a convent.They can take away your car, your phone, your computer, your clothes, your allowance, and pretty much everything else that they pay for and generally make your life miserable until you do as they want.There are many Pro-Life shelters that take in pregnant young girls and provide for them. If you want to keep your baby contact a crisis pregnancy center and they can help.
Is it right for my parents to force me to keep my bedroom door open?
I’m smiling as I type this, but I’m guessing that your parents remember being your age, and that makes them very nervous for you to have your door closed! Your brain is still developing your reasoning abilities, and it’s their job to keep you safe and protected, as well as learn about life. It’s a tough balance to find!At all stages in life, we need to find the proper balance between freedom and responsibility. A baby has no responsibility and no real freedom; they are totally dependent on those around the child. I, an adult, have all freedom to do what I want, but also have all the responsibility to do the right things. For instance, I could have the freedom never to bathe or do laundry, but the consequences would be that no one would come within ten feet of me! So, I keep bathing and washing frequently.Children need some freedom and some responsibility, but the question is: how much? I’d need to know a lot more about you and your parents. How is your track record with your them? Have you behaved responsibly, helped out around the house, gotten along with your siblings? Trust takes a long time to build up, and when broken, it’s hard to trust again.Is your computer in your room, and if so, that may be the reason your parents want the door open. Let’s address the elephant in the room that no one wants to talk about— internet pornography. It used to be that you had to have an older brother who had a random magazine that got passed around friends. Porn was out there, but your exposure to this was limited. Today, it’s everywhere, but especially on the internet. The internet provides privacy to go places that you think are wonderful. But what young people (and a lot of older ones) don’t realize is that it’s extremely addictive and filled with deception.I used to teach this to high school kids, and I saw boys and girls who were already addicted to this. I think that they would give anything to get a second chance in life and avoid it. When you get older and want to be in a committed relationship with another person, being addicted to porn can put a giant dent in it. I don’t know your age, and I don’t mean to be blunt, but learn from the teens I’ve known who made poor choices and lived to regret that.I hope this answers your question. Of course, the best thing to do is to ask your parents!
Im pregnant, but under age. can my parents force me to get an abortion?
firstly i wanna say that no they cannot force you to have an abortion. one of my best friends found herself pregnant at 15 and her mother initially wanted her to abort. she said no and that was the end of that, now she has a beautiful 6 month old baby boy , and even at 16 she works goes to school and is a wonderful mother. my advice is to sit your parents down and tell them, most likely they will freak at first, but time will go by and in the end its their grandchild. they will always love you. i was 17 when i found out i was pregnant and i to hid it from my mother, i didnt have proper prenatal care so in the end at almost 15 weeks i miscarried. dont make the same mistake. and to Blondie : how is aborting the right answer, age doesnt define your parenting skills. this girl clearly had a question so she asked that doesnt make her an immature person. that makes her brave for having the guts to ask. and as for her boyfriend do you think he wants to be the one in the position to tell her parents? i dont think so. the only thing any of us know about this girl is the fact that shes 17 and pregnant and afraid to tell her parents. so dont act like you know her life story. i applaud this girl for not wanting to turn an accident into a mistake. shes accepting responsibility for her actions. if you need anything or anyone to talk to feel free to email me hun