How can I get my girlfriend to tell her parents?

Question

Alright Im 16 and my girlfriend Steph's 15, today we found out she was 2 months pregnant. I know that were still young and that "we shouldnt be having s*x at that age" but we did and now were trying to deal with what happend, her and I are both willing to take care of the baby even though were both still in school, I have a job and so does she, even though having a job still doesnt make it right. It was confirmed by the doctor today at 4pm and I really want to tell my dad to get it done and over with, but steph doesnt and I totally dont blame her, my parents are more layed back then hers are, and I only have my dad left so Id only have to tell one person.. the problem is i know she needs time before she does tell and I wanted to be with her when she does, but she keeps telling me that they dont have to know, even though their going to find out, how can i at leaste try to convince her to tell them?

Answer 1

Give her time and be REALLY supportive it's so hard to tell your parents essp when your 15 and 16 years old just be there for her in every way you can!! Good luck dude!!

Answer 2

Well, she may as well just get it over with. At least then she wont be sitting fretting over wondering how they'll react. They DO need to know.

Answer 3

you should tell her that if she doesn't tell them that you will.  she will be really pissed about it but it is the right thing to do.  did she use her health inurance by chance and if so is it through one of her parents jobs or even the state where you live because they will send a something in the mail that will tell them what doctor she went to see and how much the doctors visit cost and so on.  You might tell her that.  also let her know that she may think that the world will end when she tells her parents but believe it or not they have been preparing for this probably since she was born.  I found out that I was pregnant with my first at 17 and told my mother she went out and got drunk and then came back the next morning sobber and said okay we can deal with this and we worked it out from here (my boyfriend left me before we even found out.)  do what you can to try to convince her because there are a lot more risks if you get pregnant that young.  her parents need to be informed incase something happens to her not just the baby.

Answer 4

Yes, you both need to go together and have a talk with her parents.  She is still a minor, and they need to know, plus she needs prenatal care.  I know this is going to be hard, you don't even know how hard, but she sounds scared, and rightly so, but she needs to think of that baby and tell her parents so you can all decide together what the next step should be.  Good luck to both of you, get yourself involved in some parenting programs for teens, and do all you can, the resources are available, make the most of this, your baby deserves the best, and so do you and your girlfriend, the road is going to be long, and their will be lots of obstacles in your way, but stay in school, get your education, and be a good daddy and boyfriend!!  Good luck hun!!

Answer 5

Well, the thing is, like you said. Eventually, they'll figure it out. It's not hard to figure out a pregnancy once someone starts to show. The main reason she needs to tell her parents about the pregnancy is so that it can be insured that she get prenatal care. Prenatal care starts with finding out you're pregnant, but she will need to continue to be at doctor's appointments and get her prenatal pills. Her parents will need to be involved with this, as I imagine they have insurance for her.

I realize it's hard to tell mom and dad that you're pregnant at such a young age, but now instead of being selfish, she needs to think about that little critter growing inside of her and what's best for it, not her.