Is it really helpful to give a pregnant teen a lecture about s*x and birth control AFTER the fact?

Question

I mean really, how can it help her situation, especially when she is scared, probably suicidal and freeked out anyway? Honestly, what do you think?

Answer 1

I'm guessing you're either the teen or a friend of the teen.

It might; it depends on if that teen is going to have an abortion. If she decides to do that, I'd say probably the lecture needs to be given, because abortions are not to be taken lightly, and she needs to know that it's not an easy way out; abortions are harmful, to the girl and to the baby (deadly, in fact).

If she's going to stick with the child, then I don't think the lecture is helpful, although the parent might think they need to clarify some things. Remember that parents of pregnant daughters are going through that the first time themselves too, so they don't always make the best decision.

Answer 2

How could it help after the fact...  I think it all goes understood quite well with out the birds and bees speech if it's after the fact...

Answer 3

not really.  I think that the dammage is done, your timing is off!

Answer 4

No it isnt, unfortunately in most of these cases the parents should have talked to them before the fact.

After the fact they need a support person not someone to rub it in.

Answer 5

agreed. I've worked with youth for quite some time and the ones that got negative responses after, from their parents forced themselves to miscarriage or worse. The ones whos parents supported them had happy healthy pregnancies and some even chose to keep and raise the child themselves and have lead very good lives, even going so far as to finish school early to get into college or get into a good job to support their child and themselves.  

Answer 6

You should so that they will no for after the baby, and also for std's.

Answer 7

Nope, how would that help? They are already pregnant. Maybe the parents should have though about using a different method other than "If we don't talk about it, it won't happen" then child wouldn't be pregnant.

Answer 8

Well, sometimes it is, as pregnancy can occur again in the future, and does asking questions about people GIVING pregnant teens lectures help you achieve anything, except for a weird sense of self achievement?

It's gonna happen.

I'm guessing you are a teen, or are friend of a pregnant teen.

Most of the time it's not even a lecture, it's experience, or common sense.

Sorry, this IS honestly what I think, and I hope my varied opinion doesn't get reported.

EDIT: See, that's why I only GUESSED you were a teen, not actually said it. But my opinion still stands.

It does get hard to tell the truthful teen pregnancies from the troll ones though.

Answer 9

Sure it is. She'll be able to get pregnant again someday.

Answer 10

no its not, support is what she needs, she has learned her lesson now

Answer 11

you are completely 100% right.