Why should a 17-year-old wait if she knows she really wants to get pregnant?

Answer 1

Having a child seriously limits your options in life. Most significantly if you aren't already married it limits the potential for a lasting marital relation with someone who might be in your future. Many men are a little hesitant to take on the responsibility of raising someone else's children. Those who DO take on that responsibility often don't understand the meaning of the word. Also, get to a point in your life that you will be able to financially take care of yourself AND a child. You need more experience in the world and probably more education to be able to make yourself into a good candidate for a well paying job. Waiting a while won't hurt your options in the future. Moving too fast, in any decision, can often prove to be disasterous later in life. Think too about a child that you might bring into the world. If you have better financial resources your child will end up with better options in life. Money does make a difference, no matter what people think. Good luck, and try to make good decisions in life.