Pregnant teens can have many different emotional reactions:
- some may not want their babies
- some may want them for idealized and unrealistic ways
- others may view the creation of a child as an achievement and not recognize the serious responsibilities
- some may keep a child to please another family member
- some may want a baby to have someone to love, but not recognize the amount of care the baby needs
- depression is also common among pregnant teens
- many do not anticipate that their adorable baby can also be demanding and sometimes irritating
- some become overwhelmed by guilt, anxiety, and fears about the future
- depression is also common among pregnant teens