Marry him or abort the baby.

@manong05 (5027)
Philippines
January 30, 2007 8:32pm CST
This is what the mother's reaction was after finding out that her daughter who is still studying is pregnant. Do you agree to this? This thinking is still prevalent in the community where I live, people believe that this is a disgrace to the family. It seems that for them, there are no other solutions. What is your opinion on this?
5 responses
• United States
31 Jan 07
It should be up to the daughter. But aborting the baby shouldnt be one of the answers. there are plenty of single mothers who raise their kids prefectly.
@manong05 (5027)
• Philippines
31 Jan 07
I agree and some of successful persons I know are single parents.
@nilzerous1 (2434)
• India
31 Jan 07
How old is the daughter, if she is mature enough to take her own decisions, then it should be her decision about what to do at this stage. So, far as my opinion is concerned I do not agree with the idea of abortion. It is very cruel one to do.
@manong05 (5027)
• Philippines
31 Jan 07
Student age and is still a dependent. Yes, abortion is not an option in this case.
@Ciniful (1587)
• Canada
26 Sep 07
My opinion is that the only one who should have a say in the matter at all is the woman who is pregnant, and her mother should now butt out and not presume to hand down commands that won't change her life completely and utterly. I do NOT think someone should marry simply because they are pregnant. There is no recipe for disaster more complete than to marry someone simply because of a circumstance. It's a proven fact that children fare better emotionally, mentally and psychologically from a loving, stable one parent household than from a married couple who aren't happy and in love. Women, unfortunately, often don't realize that we don't NEED a man to exist or raise our children, that we can do it self supportingly, and so we don't have to marry for conveniences sake. I think any woman in that situation has to think long and hard about where she wants to be in five years. If she wants to bring a baby into the world, wonderful. If she doesn't, that's her decision and only she knows what's best for her. As for marriage, that entirely depends on the relationship between her and the potential father and should have nothing to do with either her mother or the pregnancy.
@ruknaa (407)
• India
31 Jan 07
if it was out of a one night stance... then marriage will only make like a hell. so find out what your daughter wants
@manong05 (5027)
• Philippines
31 Jan 07
I agree with you even if her boyfriend is willing, they may still have a life like hell as you said.
• Philippines
26 Sep 07
in my opinion it really depends on the daughter coz it is her who would be facing the consequences of her actions. her mother can only give her advices and guidance on this but the last decision should be made by her. it is very difficult to asssume what the daughter wants. i hope the mom would be open to her and understand her in whatever decision she will make. the mom should give her the pros and cons of all the options she have to choose from but never decide for her. i guess the daughter is old enough to know what is right and wrong. although she is still dependent to her parents, the parents dont have the right to decide for their children expecially with regards to their future. :)