Why are there so many young barely teens on here intentionally ttc?

[diva_lorri]

Hi to all -

It really concerns me the amount of young barely teens on here intentionally trying to get pregnant? An accident (although i hate this expression) or unexpected gift of a child is one thing you embrace and live with but an intentional act to be a child raising a child is another thing? It shows alot about ones maturity and mentality.

Are these posts for real or just bored 13 year olds? sorry to offend anyone but seriously ???

[snowhite17]

everyone to themselves

[Crystal125]

I agree that some people mature more than others. I myself have always been "older" than my age. I did get pregnant very young with my first child. I got pregnant when I was 16 and had him when I was 17. I think people should wait until they are atleast 20 to have a child, being married at 17 and having one child while expecting another was some of the hardest things I've ever went through. Especially being 18 with a 25 week preemie and an 11 month old. I don't think something like that is for everyone, but I do happen to agree that there are ((very few)) out there that can be mature and responsible enough to deal with it and handle it like someone twice their age would. BUT then again from some of the posts I've read, I think 90% of the ones on this forum aren't mature enough to handle the responsibility of an infant, and the costs/stress like an adult.

[chitten]

I think it depends on the way these kids trying for kids have been brought up.

Im gonna be 21 a few weeks before my little girl is born, she was unplanned and im terrified im not ready for this.

These young girls should oncentrate on their homework and if theyre that desperate to play mummy, get a doll

[snowhite17]

I got pregnant with my DD when I was 16, Had her 4 months ago and I'm 17 now. My BF and I are going to be TTC #2 as soon as I turn 18.
To me, it does not matter how old you are, I take excellent care of my daughter, we are financially stable and love being parents. I'm studying Journalism (soon to be finished!) so Its not the end of my life. I can't wait to have another one around.

[alaysha]

I've been wondering the same thing. I know that about a year ago this site was 18+. I'm not sure if it still is (although I am going to assume so). But I don't care how mature you think you are raising a child is expensive, time consuming, and hard. Its not something to just be done on a whim. No child (literally child since they aren't legal adults) makes enough or knows enough about life to even think of intentionally creating one.

I had a friend who on accident got pregnant at 17 and it was the single hardest thing she has ever had to do. She is now 20 and her son is about to be 2 but she still feels overwhelmed and not ready.

I too am 20 and just had a baby and it is hard work. I think in order to have a child you need to be REALLY ready for it both mentally and physically.