My 18)she will be 19 in July) daughter just told me she is pregnant. She told me over the phone luckily she wasn't here to see me punch a wall.
I don't know how to react at all. She had everything going for her, National Honor Society, scholarship to law school and now she said she doesn't want that she want's a certification in business management and Photography.
She is pretty guarded about the guy and wont tell me much, and honestly I want to rip him apart.
I made it sound lie I was happy for her on the phone but I am pretty upset, disappointed, livid and feel like it is my fault (there is a history there).
She's throwing her whole life away and there is nothing I can do.
I have never felt so helpless in my life.
As a parent, your reaction is understandably normal......Angry, frustrated, disappointed, worried and protective. Let it out but not in a violent way. Talk to your daughter and the guy sensibly, for this is the time that they need your love, support and understanding. This is an accident and both of them surely didn't want this to happen....but what done is done, they have to learn to face the consequence of their action and all you could do for now is to be there for them and direct or guide them. Make them understand the responsibilities they will be facing in having a child at an early age. Discuss what their plans are, and if you think you are not agreeable to their decisions, explain and make them understand. If you are a conservative type , I am sure you want them to get married but then I would say marriage is not a solution to one mistake, but if you think both of them have the courage to face responsibility then marriage is just the right thing. Let them learn from their own mistake to grow and develop. Pregnancy is not a hindrance to finish her schooling and achieve her dreams in life. She could still continue to fulfill what you wanted and dreamed for her.
Don't blame yourself , it is not your fault this happened to your daughter. They are both adults, and have a mind of their own and a decision to choose what is right or wrong. I am sure you have done your duties as a parent
May the birth of a little angel be a blessing to your family
I am the conservative type, if you have seen my posts in the political section but I damn sure don't think someone should jump the gun on marriage because of a kid. If they are in love we will have that discussion if the guy is still breathing after my come to Jesus talk with him
I believe you love your daughter and you only want what's best for her, but then it is not going to be your decision to make but theirs. Marriage or no marriage, as a parent it is still your responsibilty to give them enlightenment by sitting together and have a good talk with them. Support your daughter for every decisions she's going to make.Don't be harsh on the guy, lol, let him breath, remember it's not his fault only, your daughter is involved too by willingly letting things happen between her and the guy.
Goodluck to you
Trust your daughter that she will not screw up her life. Pregnancy is not the end of the world but could be a start of building her dreams for her future family
Keep calm