People say that having a baby is life altering, but I believe that just making the decision alone is life altering. I could not stand to know that I could have had a child, someone with my own DNA, but I got it aborted instead. As a teenager, I actually know one man, a good friend of mine, who got a girl pregnant when he was only 16 and she was 15. They decided together to have an abortion, as neither of them were in the position to raise a kid. To this day, that guy lives in total regret of his decision and not one day goes by that he doesn't think about how he could have a child in his arms at that moment.
On the other hand, I also am very good friends with a girl who got pregnant at 16 and decided to keep the baby at all costs. She is currently living in an apartment with her boyfriend (also the father of the baby) and receiving funding from the government to help pay day to day bills. Her little baby, also my nephew, is celebrating his one year birthday TODAY!
There is, and always will be two sides to an argument. Throughout my blog, you'll see that both sides will be argued and I will leave it up to you to decide your opinion on this touchy subject.
Til next time!
Love, Crystal Barron :)
Considering the controversial topic and two possible sides on your argument, I like how you presented both sides evenly, and mostly without too much subjectivity. Making links between real life and you topic brings people closer to your subject, rendering it more interesting and personal. I myself know a girl who was a young mother, and her experience was not good. Showing your side, while not bashing the other side of the argument was professional, well written and smart. I enjoyed reading your post and look forward to more on this subject :)
ReplyDeleteI agree that the decision should be left to the mom and the parents of a the young girl, and shouldn't be glorified through TV shows. That's just very cruel.
ReplyDeleteAnother thing is that people shouldn't talk about the girl, because you never know what her story is. What if it happened to you, because honestly, this thing could happen to anyone.
Anyways, keep up the good work !
I like how you presented both sides of the situation and have given good proof to back up the ideas. I, also, agree that when you are faced with the fact that you are now caring a children you are already faced with a big enough decision then you’ll have to deal with the comments and opinions from everyone else. It’s not their problem so they shouldn’t have to worry about your situation. Like yourself I believe the situation should be left between the teens and their parents, it is not anyone else’s business. They are only pretending they are interested in your situation because it will give them something to talk about with their friends. I’m really interested in seeing what you will post next.
ReplyDeleteOh Crystal, I don't know what to say about this...you know how I feel. I understand your argument, but a teenager should not have to deal with raising a child, even if it's their fault that they got pregnant. Of course, I don't agree with getting an abortion late in a pregnancy, that's just plain cruel. I strongly believe in adoption, and of course the mother may live in regret if she wanted the child years laterm but it's important to make a decision that is healthy for the mother at the time. Also, you're right, Teen Mom is dumb.
ReplyDeleteI acually enjoyed reading this blig, because it is a situation we see or hear about everyday. Not only that, but I have friends who have went through it and it is true that the only people that should be involved is the parents and the teen and not the world. Also, people should not judge the ones who decide to get a abortion maybe it's not the right thing to do but we all have our ways to deal with our problems.
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