is marraige the answer to pregnancy??

Philippines
February 4, 2009 7:46pm CST
what if a guy got his girlfriend pregnant at such a young age... is it right to let them marry even it they are still young and irresponsible? what will be the possible effects of early marriage? =)
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@burnek (101)
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
I would have to agree with most of the responders. Marriage is not the best answer to pregnancies especially if the couple is not yet prepared or too young to take such responsibilities. They have to consider first their future or if they are really sure if they can handle the responsibility. Many divorces and separations are caused by strains on the relationship whether financial or emotional. And I think proper guidance and proper planning would definitely help the relation work. Marriage would come if they are really meant for each other.
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@yizhewp (88)
• China
5 Feb 09
It is horrible,i think,not only to them but also the kid.They are too young to take responsibility.Marriage is sacred,maybe i am so conservative.I am doubting whether they will be happy.Maybe one day they will regret.It depends.Good luch for them.
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@JanMags (724)
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
marriage is most definitely not the answer. in some cases, it can even cause more problems. but in the philippines this is a common first step to a surprise pregnancy. there are reasons for this that not everyone would understand though. because this is a poor country, it is really more practical for the baby to take the father's name from the very beginning. a family unit and a kid with his father's name will be able to benefit more from tax cuts, dependent benefits and the like
@cathya (704)
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
I don't think so. You know am a devout catholic but when it comes to marriage due to "unwanted pregnancy" am not in favor of this. Why?? this is view about this: marriage due to unwanted pregnancy could either be the source of more difficult life for both partners, why? 1. because of their young age 2.both of them are still irresponsible 3. financial stability 4.loyalty, we know that teenagers nowadays are still on the of "exploring" the world 5. lack of preparation, emotionally, financially and spiritually in short, at the young age, they're not yet ready to handle and run a family of their own. it will end up sooner or later to separation.
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@phifer (515)
• United States
5 Feb 09
personally i dont think marraige is the answer to pregnancy. i think that people should get married because they love each other and not for the fact that she pregnant. getting married for that reason might casue more problems then they want. it some times makes things worst then they are. my boyfriend got me pregnant but were not getting married because of it. were going to waite to make sure that its something that we want to do.
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@sweet_pea (3322)
• Philippines
20 Jun 11
I don't think so. At that stage, I don’t think they are mature enough to face the responsibilities of a married life. What they can do, is to learn from this experience. Get back to school, get a good job and when they are mature enough and ready to face their obligations, they can get back together and marry. Getting an unwanted pregnancy is complicated. Getting on an early marriage would complicate it more.