Some teenagers make mistakes

Yes, teenagers usually make mistakes because they thought that they know everything already. Many teenagers nowadays become young dad and moms. They suffer the difficulty of life at a very young age. They are not even ready for it.

i had a friend like that when she was still eighteen years old. she had her abortion by that time, i was so angry with her but i could do nothing because it's her decision followed. now that we are 29 years old, when we had communication, she kept on telling to keep quiet about it and i know that she had regrets about it, because it will bear her for the rest of her life.

Hi max, there is possibly no adult alive who didn't make a mistake as a teen. I made many, and unfortunately didn't learn from them as quickly as I should have. This teen will eventually put the mistake bahind her as the love for her baby will erase the bad memories from the past.

parnets who is open with thier kids about everything in life

It is not only the teenagers that can make mistakes.. even adults make life changing mistakes.. Though when you're a teen, it is more of a crossroad.. it's when you will make a lot of life changing decisions in your life.. I too have had a lot of mistakes in my life.. but I learn through them.. I think if I had not made those mistakes, I won't be the same person I am now... and as they say, try to make more mistakes, so that in the end, atleast you can say, that I did that, though it didn't came out right, atleast now I know what is right and what is wrong.

Most importantly - ALL people make choices that, given a chance later in their lives they would change. For any person, regret is made up of not allowing yourself to let go of a poor decision and move forward. Yes, "God forgives" - but just as important is giving yourself a break for "mistakes." As for teenagers being in a situation like the one you mentioned or any other difficult situation - they are at a place in life where the answers are not always clear. They vacillate between childhood ways of thinking and the desired adult response to dilemmas in their lives. And somehow - they come up in the middle most of the time. They - and we as adults, too - will make some choices along the way that could have been better managed. However, everything that comes to us in life - even the "mistakes" are opportunities for us to better understand ourselves and the world around us. Approaching something so potentially devastating with a perspective of having learned that is NOT the best choice for you (her) and perhaps an understanding of the impact of doing what others demand of you, might have a more favorable outcome in your (her) life. Lastly, what teens most need is what another person said: parents who give them the space and permission to be themselves. Mind you, this permission must be accompanied by boundaries - for their own well being as well as to help them become a positive impact on themselves and their world. Truly, there are consequences for all the choices we make - no matter our age. As a young child, it is our parents who control all of those boundaries/consequences; when we enter the teen years, we are hopefully entering a place where our parents need to govern our decisions less and less because we are mature enough to handle it ourselves; and when we don't, the parent needs to be there to remind us of the boundaries. This also installs a sense of oneself, an opportunity to build self esteem, and a feeling of safety at least in our home. And one final note: parents have a very immense responsibility to give these teenagers the space they need to become the true self they are inside, without demanding they become what we wish for them, nor neglecting the needs they still have for love, nurturing and direction while they remain under our care.

Teenagers need so much support during those difficult years. Often fear of what their parents will think lead them to do things they end up regretting even more. I was reading the story of a woman who is currently involved in the pro life movement. She had an abortion when she was fifteen because she feared what her parents would think. She didn't even have to get permission from her parents for the doctor to perform it! Well, because of the abortion, she couldn't ever have any more kids. It isn't common, but although it is not talked about, some abortions do result in permanent damage. I know not all women regret having abortions, but some do. Fear can do damage one never even realizes is possible.

Yes, I agree. It may happen to teenagers but it can also happen to anybody. Sometimes that one single mistake will make your life miserable or shape your life into something great. The most important thing is to face the problem and find a solution to that problem. Any person would really need support if face with any crisis. We can never tell if that person is capable of solving it on his own.

Of course all teens make mistakes! Some worse than others, but they still all do. These mistakes are all learning experiences and do give them a firm base for the future. However, that being said, abortion is not necessarily a mistake or bad thing.

Getting pregnant was her mistake. Had she been pregnant after she was married then she would not have been punished.

Teenagers make mistakes and most of the time they are not ready to face the consequences. Going into a relationship as young as sixteen when they should have been concentrating on their studies is one big mistake. Getting pregnant is another, and having an abortion tops it all. I guess parents should pay more attention to their kids and guide them through their teenage life. If the parents are there and show love to their children even if they make mistakes, chances are these kids will be able to weigh things better and make sound decisions.

I don't think that some teenagers can make mistakes, I think that all teenagers make mistakes. For me, it was not saving myself until I was married, or at least committed. I think it would have been a wonderful gift to have been able to truly give myself to my husband when I was an adult. As far as the lady having an abortion, I believe that is a decision that she is going to have to deal with for the rest of her life. I personally think abortion is wrong, but I wouldn't say anything to someone's face about it. I know that I had a miscarriage 4 years ago and every day I think about the stage that my daughter would be at in her life now. So, I imagine this is also the case for a person that has had an abortion.

i think getting pregnent before 18 is a mistake. so abortion was the right choice.

Now a days this kind of mistakes are a general issue for teenagers, and they do not hesitate for abortion, but they regret when they start getting suffered.Then they accept their guilt

I read someone's comment on here that said getting pregnant before the age of 18 was a mistake so abortion was the right choice. I would have to strongly disagree with that statement because I know someone who became a mother right after her 18th birthday but she was pregnant when she was 17 and she is one of the best mothers i know. In fact I know quite a few teenage moms who have done a better job that some women I know who waited to have kids. I think that teenagers make mistakes yes but I know that with the right love and support they make the right decisions to deal with those mistakes. abortion is definately not the right choice for every teen mother after all there are so many childless women out there who would love to raise those "mistakes" and for a lot of teenagers keeping the baby or adoption is the best option because then at least you won't have as much regret about killing an innocent "mistake".

hi maxima, they are just hot and could no longer think positive things i think, specially when they are in love with each other.. and the worst thing is that if the girl will be pregnant, the boy will leave the girl.. that's the cruel thing that a guy will do.. i hate those personality.. because they are not ready?? i don't think so.. but making it in bed, they are ready?? they should think the result of it.. janebeth.

I got pregnant at 16 and had my baby at 17..... I raised my son on my own and had to finish college at the same time... where we live is a very small town and people are conservative... the guy who got me pregnant...who was my first boyfriend..my first kiss..the first guy who ever held my hand...the first guy i ate out with, watched movies with...he wasn't ready and told everybody that wasnt his baby...(the j*rk) so I became the talk of the town for a while.. but giving up the baby never crossed my mind..i finished college with honors...found a good job...saved some money and have a comfortable life..i am not rich but i can provide well for my son... There are times i think about how things could have been if things were different..but hey, i am happy..my son is the best thing that ever came to my life...and i do not regret one single thing. I am even thankful.. even if i would know how things would be if things were different, and it would be better than how I am now..i would not trade my life for something else... noy my son is 14 years old... and I am proud of him and myself..I did a great job in raising him.

Nobody is perfect. Teens and adults make mistakes and I don't think that age has anything to do with it, really. It's all about being responsible and having a certain mindset. Personally, I think that if you know that you're an irresponsible person, having a child is not advisable. Especially if you know that you cannot care for the baby and there is no one around to help see you through it. I don't believe that abortion would be a mistake. So, with regards to turning back the time to undo what's been done, and regrets...I think it's a mindset. She has to understand that there is no point of crying now because it cannot be undone. The best thing she can do is to avoid making the same mistakes. A firm base and a happy adult life starts with being responsible for yourself and your actions. That is how I got through my teenage years.

For me, teenagers make mistakes because they sometimes believe what they are doing is right and that they don't need other persons point of view. Well, everyone has their own choice though. But there are times we tend to be selfish by doing what's best for us and not what is right. The thing is,when we knew what is right but we are not doing it, we commit sin.

I tottaly agree that a baby before 18 years even so at 18 shes still young and the abortion was the right decsion. At least thats my oppinion