07-01-2008, 03:36 PM
I think 18 and 19 and still considered teenage pregnencies because it is still really early for girls to be having children. Yes they are adults but odds are they just got out of high school have a low paying job and may even still be depending on their parents. Having children really prevents them from doing a lot else besides being a parent. They've basically prevented themselves from bringing their children into the world with a good foundation ready for them and have to build it as they go. I think it also prevents mothers who don't plan to be stay at home mothers from getting a good career. I think it's much easier to get the education and the stable job and then take off or leave the career to take care of your child and go back when you think it's time that going out afterwards and trying to get the career of your dreams.
Then again, odds are you'll be much more active and willing to take on the trials of having a child at a younger age then when you're older. I think in your twenties or early thirties is a much more appropriate age to have children, at least in making sure that they have everything they need.
Also, my mom had my older brother when she was 18 or 19 but that's because she was in the navy and the only career she ever wanted was to be a mother. My dad was also working at the time and could provide for the family at the time. She also spaced out her children. My brother is 25, I'm 18 and my little sister is 9.
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