Pregnant friend and I'm confused on how to handle it...?

Question

My friend is 15 turning 16 and pregnant and keeping it. I support her though most people just put her down. Her relationship with her 22 yo bf is illegal but she loves him as I love my bf. I just want to know wat I should do to support her. She's 1 of my best friends and this really means a lot to her and I want her to know how much I care for her and support her. Please give me some advice.

Answer 1

There is nothing special that you need to do for you friend, just be there for her and let her know that she has your support. If she is happy with her boyfriend and he is going to support her thro this, then good luck to them although i can understand some peoples points of view.

Just be a friend, which it sounds as though your already being a great one,  Good luck xxxx

Answer 2

just support her and always be their for her like always call her 2 see how she is fellin and  like i like tell her what she will have 2 do if she keeps the aby im not sayin if she should not keep the babby but like maybe she should call her bf and like tell him that if they really want 2 keep the babby but if they do keep it good luck i hope they will be good parents

Answer 3

You are a great friend! And I think you are doing the most important thing for her already: You stick to her. Defend her whenever somebody puts her down, and just spend time with her, as you would otherwise. Company of good friends is what makes life worthwhile!

Answer 4

Shouldn't an illegal relationship say it all? You do realize that our friend partner could end up in jail from this?

Answer 5

Buy your friend her first baby gift.  I think it would mean a lot to her to know that you acknowledge her baby and will stand by her.  Just something little and simple.  Even a little plush rattle.  I'm sure that just knowing that you are supporting her is making things better for her.

Answer 6

Oh, dear.

Having a baby at this age will be life-changing and your friend will need all the support you can give her.  This will be a difficult time for her.

At the moment, she's no doubt thinking about how romantic all this is, but there will be some tough decisions she will have to make and some tough questions she will need to ask.  That's where you can help her - make sure she's doing what's best for her and the baby, even though it might be tough.

As for the "boyfriend", he has a responsibility here.  You say she loves him, but how does he feel?  Is he going to step up and take responsibility willingly, or is she going to need to push the issue?  

Good luck.....