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A lot of parents have an unofficial rule that they have raised all the babies they ever will. Nonetheless, when a teen comes home with evidence that a baby is imminent, or with the child itself, things change immediately. Only the cruelest parent would put their teen out like proverbial garbage when they’re in a time of such need. So what do you do if your teen comes home with a child?
In a situation like this, you might be tempted to abort the infant or put it up for adoption depending on how far along things have gotten. When your teen is suddenly thrust into a parenting role, it can be a serious shock to your sensibilities. You can remember when your teen was born, so it can be hard to register that they now have their own child to take care of. Unfortunately, reality tends to roll through like a freight train, and being a teen parent is something your teen is going to have to adjust to immediately.
You have a lot of major decisions to make. First off, are you going to raise your teen’s child as yours and allow your child to remain free of the responsibility? Many parents have traditionally opted for this role, and the child may grow up never even knowing who really gave birth to them. If you choose to allow your teen to be a parent in every sense, when will they move out on their own? Will they continue with going to college? The logistical considerations of having a baby never seem to get any easier over time.
