Teenage Pregnancy - A Lifelong Lesson by Leah Ramadhar

“Teenage Pregnancy: A Lifelong Lesson”
By Leah Ramadhar
Jayne Mansfield once said, “Carrying a baby is the most rewarding experience a woman can
enjoy.” What’s the difference when a teenager discovers that they are a victim of this tragedy?
Well, if you think about it- are they victims? Is this a tragedy? Who created this stereotypical
argument that having a baby at a young age will “ruin your life”? Imagine yourself in that
position- imagine the fear of what others would think about you, the fear of not being able to
provide for your baby, the fear of your partner leaving you alone, alongside everyone you
know…
So, what can encourage a teenager’s decision to partake in such activities? Well, teenagers
engaging in sexual activity is a problem that needs to be addressed but this also reflects on
family dysfunction. It all starts with being a parent. These topics are crucial for parents to begin
having with their children. As they grow older, they become exposed to many aspects of life that
would unintentionally cause them to be curious, seeing that they lack the knowledge to know
right from wrong. However, this may not be the case in every household. Some parents can be a
bad influence on their child or their problems may affect the child from a very young age,
leading him/her to become rebellious. In some households, trauma may be the leading cause of
this rebellion.
Emotional aspects of their persona are usually affected due to broken relationships, causing trust
issues and a craving for attention. As a consequence, the youths would exert effort to prove
themselves to be adults. Nobody knows what goes on inside the minds of teenagers. They may
feel as though no one understands them so they have to be on their own; going out of their way
to accept a higher level of responsibility that they are not ready for. Additionally, the mental state
of teenagers can be fragile. The scenarios previously mentioned can all be held accountable for a
teen’s reasoning to create an emotional connection with the baby. They may use this logic as an
opportunity to secure their relationship with their partner. This is not entirely their fault. As they
live in their youthful and modernized timeline, they have raging hormones that cannot be
controlled. Due to a lack of experience and a decline in good mental health, teenagers would
ignore what is being taught and choose to live by experience.
When we think about teenage pregnancy, every negative aspect comes to mind, but no one
speaks up about the good that can come from this. It is believed that having a baby will tighten
relationships. In this case, when parents find out that their teen daughter is pregnant, they may
feel like they failed their one duty. After having the child, the teen would most likely still be
living with her parents. Therefore, the family bonds will tighten as they work together to explore
and care for this new member of the family.
While being a parent is energy-draining, teenagers can sustain this exhaustion. They tend to have
higher energy levels than adults which allows them to bounce back from any jet lag they might
encounter from being up all night with the baby. Not to mention, teenagers may have an easier
recovery than older women when it comes to childbirth.
A young mother would have to take more responsibility, not only during the pregnancy but also
after the baby is born. According to The Guardian, some studies even suggest that for young
women who are also socially disadvantaged, having a kid makes them less likely to get
associated with drugs and alcohol. They correctly point out that many young moms are
motivated by the need to provide for their children. With the help of a support network, this
motivation can have a good impact on young women who would otherwise be involved in
activities that do not improve their lives or the lives of their families.
Having a baby at that time would also mean that teens would better enjoy their adult life. As
great as having children may seem, some people may wait until later in life to conceive.
However, the longer they wait, there will be an increase in the risk of pregnancy complications.
This would also mean that having a baby in the teenage years would allow for more freedom in
later life, given that the child leaves the nest while this young adult is still in their forties.
What can we learn from this article? There are always two sides to the story. Having a baby is
the greatest achievement of any mother, no matter the circumstances. Imagine yourself in that
position, although no one could comprehend the situation unless it is in their reality.

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