It has become a wide spread norm for teenagers to have babies, especially along the central coast. While some teenagers may claim there are many benefits to having a child at such a young age, I strongley disagree with them. Their motives are selfish and not well thought out. For several reasons young teens feel that having a chid at this age is necisary. The most common reason is the teenage mother feels that by having a baby the father must stay with her. In addition, even if they had a selfless motive their mentally and economically unable to take proper care of an infant in a suitable manner. How can someone that is still dependent on his or her own parents take care of a child of his or her own?
             A lot of teen's claim they are ready to have a child, but don't realizes the many difficulties and responsibilities to raising a child. Teenagers today have this mentality that they are unstoppable and that they can handle things on their own, when in reality they can't. It's usually the teens between the ages of 14-18 who have this ignorant mentality.They feel that they are mature enough to live on their own; and adult enough to make these kind of decisions, but they aren't.they make decisions and find themselves in a position that they can not escape. Reality hits them when it's too late. They realize what they are missing out on as a teenager and realize they made a really bad decision. When it come to bringing a child into the world,people naad to make sure that it is the smartest decision for everyone in the situation. By trying to show people that they were a mature adult, they have brought an innocent child in to the world and realize the harsh realties of being a parent at such a young age.
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