Would my parents have the right to force me to give my baby up for adoption?

Question

I am 17 yrs old going to be 18 in november and am pregnant. I am planning on keeping my baby but could my parents make me give my baby up for adoption?

thanks.

Answer 1

legally, absolutely not.  If they are pressuring you,  make a plan for taking care of the baby, and show them, and explain that you love your child and want to take responsibility for it.  Get a job if you don't have one.  If they won't listen and are trying to force you give up your baby.  See if you can live with a friend or relative for a while.  Too much stress and conflict could wreak havoc on you and your baby, which could lead to major complications.  I hope this works out for you, and I will keep you in my prayers.  Kudos on taking responsibility and wanting to raise your child.  Sincerely your parents should be proud that they have raised such a strong young lady.

Answer 2

in most states, 18 is legal age and you can do whatever you darn well please.  if your baby is born before your birthday, then that may be another story. consult a legal aid counselor in your area.  they often are free of charge.  good luck.

Answer 3

no. but do you understand that having a baby is hard. you will need your parents by your side. they are just trying to help. I'm 25 and still have a hard time. its not fun and easy.

Answer 4

NO, absolutely not, they have no say so whatsoever even if you were 15

Answer 5

Absolutely not. Legally, only you (and the baby's father) can consent to giving your baby up for adoption.

Before you disregard the notion of adoption, however, just rememeber that if you are unable to take care of the baby, adoption is one of the most heroic things you can do. It will provide your child with a better life and give a childless couple a baby to love.

If, however, you have the emotional and financial ability and maturity to raise a child, then nobody can take that right away from you.

Hope that helps!

Answer 6

I doubt it...there is an age that is considered to be the

"age of emancipation", and you are old enough for that.

Since you are pregnant..you can go to the Department

of Human Services and apply for financial assistance...

and food stamps, and you are eligible for both...plus you

are eligible for WIC Program, where you get extra food

stuff, so your pregnancy can be more healthy, plus you are

eligible for Medical Coverage.

You have Legal Civil Rights, and being pregnant, after the

age of 16, puts you into a higher age bracket of consider-

ation, than that of a Minor Child...who isn't pregnant..

Don't let anyone cheat you out of the joy of Motherhood, if

that is what you want.

You need the Medical Coverage, and to ''make arrange-

ments" with your doctor, for the proper delivery of the baby,

and the doctor's office will advise you on those steps to

take in getting that done...

Also, they like for you to take some classes for lamaze...

where you learn how to ''act during the delivery" of the

baby.

You might want to talk to the doctor about the type of

anesthetic he will be using, too, for the pain of the delivery.

I always got them to do a Prudental Block, which did not

affect the nerves, or the spine in any way...and no harm to

the body, that I ever knew about...

I wish you the best, and I'm glad to see that someone is

taking the Responsibility of the Pregnancy in a serious

manner...

You will love that baby, I'm sure, and do see that you take

very good care of it and love it...and that's all it takes, along

with patience...

The Nursing staff usually will ask you if you want to ''breast-

feed" the baby. This is a very good thing to do, because the

breast milk, has proper nutrition for the baby, and you will

build a ''Bond" with the baby, moreso than ''bottle feeding''

the baby.

The breast milk, helps build antibodies, for the baby too.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to share in this

Blessed Event, and Personal Experience you are having. TF

Answer 7

nope

Answer 8

No, they can't make you, no matter how old you are.

Answer 9

Your parents can't force you to do anything once you're 18...but they could never force you to give your baby up for adoption whether you are 18 or not.

Answer 10

No, no and no. They cannot make you give that baby up for adoption. You have every legal right to raise your own child no matter what your age.

Answer 11

Absolutely not!

Answer 12

no they cannot force you to give your baby up...that is your child and if you want to keep her and you believe you can raise her then you do it...good luck to you!!!

Answer 13

no! its your life, and your baby.

Answer 14

You have the opportunity to rise to this challenge.  If your parents are against you parenting, you will have to do this on your own.  You will need to find resources to make the transition to parenting, and the more resources you find and the better your plans are, the easier it will be to do what you want.

Not that it is easy to disregard your parents' opinion, especially at the age of 17 going to be 18.  Their opinion can be so coercive and overwhelming, it will seem like it is forcing you to comply.

Here are some links:

http://www.singlepregnancy.com/

http://www.girl-mom.com/

Answer 15

No, no matte how old you are, this decision belongs solely to you and the baby's father.

Answer 16

NO they have no rights at all. I don't care what other people think on this but there is only two people who have rights on this child and its you and the father of the baby if you have the baby after the age of 18 the better for you both you can get help for your baby's health and get this some insurance company's out there say that you can be insured through your parents while you are in school, before you get married and at times to a age limit. Talk to your doctor before your parents do and see if they can get you the information on this for you. there are laws that protect you from your parents forcing you to do anything.

Now say the father don't want the baby at all he cant force you to give the child up, your parents, or his parents either. Now if you were not wanting to give the baby up don't sign any papers at all on this matter no matter what happens and in some cases your parents will kick you out depending on how your parents are. you can still get help I would find this help now just in case it does happen to you. Other things that can happen or come up. Now say your parents try to make you do anythig at all and you sign papers in the USA you have a period to say I want my child I have changed my mnd. You will get your child back no matter what your parents have to say about this. Now if your parents try to get your rights taken away the courts will side with you since your the babys mother. The courts will also make you tell who the father is and if you have no clue they will ask for ever person you have been with in the time frame of your conception. Now I do want to say that any infromation that is given to your doctor is 100% for you and you alone your parents can never find out this infromation unless you say its ok so I would suggest that you tell your doctor to mot give out any information about you or your babys health in any way. Wow there is so much you can do and it may upset your life at home but if you want this baby like you say you do there is so much you have for you. Now since your almost 18 talk to HUD about getting housing for you and baby, Talk to your State Assistance office for money for you and baby, get on WIC so you have food that can help your health, Go to a doctor so you can make sure you and your baby is healthy. You can also do all this without your parents knowing what you are doing. Get a PO Box number in your name so you can have a privete mail box for everything your parents dont need to know about. Lets see. Tlak to the father about what you want and see what he wants to do with all this. If he helps you out that is better for both of you if not the state will make him help you out. You have more rights then you can ever guess you have. Just make phone calls and make sure you and baby are covered for anything that goes bad in your home with mom and dad. I do want to say that you can still go to college if you plan on that its not unheard of at all. So if you want a future you still have one no matter what c**p anyone feeds you. Good Luck in what you do and if you give up your child that is your right no one can stop you not even the father of the baby.

Answer 17

No one can force you to make an adoption plan for your child.  But - you can not force your parents to continue to support you financially - or help with child care - or take on any responsibility for raising this child if they do not feel this is in their (or your) best interests.

If you are not sure you area ready to parent talk to an adoption counselor - or other Social Worker  - to see what info they have.  If you are able to parent this baby - and you really understand what is involved in parenting - then go out and find the resources you need to make this possible...

But - just because your parents suggest making an adoption plan for your baby - do not assume it is a bad idea.  I know when I was your age I would have fought anything my parents suggested since I thought I was able to make all decisions on my own.  I am older now - and my parents seem much wiser to me now ; )

Answer 18

Nope, they cannot force you to relinquish your rights. Your status as a parent supersedes your status as a minor. They can, however, pressure you, coerce you, refuse to help in any way, decide to have nothing to do with you once you turn 18 etc.