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writes:Hey. Im 15 years old and i think i might be pregnant. I live in Georgia, and i was wondering if i am pregnant can my parents make me put in up for adoption or is it my choice?Just need some advice, Thanks.
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reader, KorR?whotochoose +, writes (10 April 2009):
i've heard, i live in florida, that once you have a baby you are an emancipated minor......meaning, that you can get an apartment or a job that would usually be reserved for someone who is over 18.......but, your mom will have no responsibility for the baby, so if you want to keep it, and she says she doesn't want you to, she has the right to say that you have to leave her house, which sucks.......i live in a hick town, and half of the people here are minors with babies, and the majority of them have been kicked out of their house by their parents, who don't want the responsibility...........good luck.........H
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reader, woodgrains +, writes (9 April 2009):
I think that while it's best to keep your parents/family in the loop of communication (they can help your decide, etc.), ultimately it is up to YOU. It is your choice.
I don't know how far along you are, but if you're in your first trimester you can get an abortion. I'm sorry I'm being blunt and/or you're personally/religiously against abortion, but you're so young and you have your whole life ahead of you.
I wish you the best! This is your body. Your choice. Take care.
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reader, crazykit666  +, writes (9 April 2009):
I'm not sure about Georgia, or the U.S, but here in the U.K it would be completely down to the mother. Maybe have a look online? I'm pretty certain that it will be down to you no matter what your age.
Why, are your parents threatening to put it up for adoption? If so, that is totally out of order.
Good Luck! xx
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reader, anonymous, writes (9 April 2009): It's your baby so it's your choice your parents might try and influence your decision but it is your baby. You have every right to say whats going to happen.
whatever decision you make i hope your parents are supportive legally it's your decision.
you should be entitled to benefits so i would follow that up, any extra help you can get really.
if you to put your child into social services remember:
adoption: adoptors are legal parents regardless of your say. (permanent)
fostering: adoptors keep your baby until you go back for it.(temporary)
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