In my last post, we discussed telling your parents that you are pregnant. They are likely to have any number of reactions. In this post, we will explore some of those possible reactions. Your parents may be shocked at an unexpected pregnancy no matter what your age is, but it may be especially harder for them to deal with if you are young.

First of all, it’s important to remember that these are the initial reactions your parents may have to this new. Remember how you felt when you first found out the news that you were pregnant? They will experience those initial reactions just as you did. They are likely to become emotional, just as you did. They too will need time to off set the initial feelings and reactions they may have and absorb the news that you are pregnant.

Your parents may be very shocked at first, especially if they were not aware that you were sexually active. They may feel a great sense of disbelief that this is happening to them, their child, their family.

Your parents may initially react with the news that you are pregnant with anger. They may be angry with you and/or with your baby’s father. They may also be angry at themselves and blame themselves or see your pregnancy as a sign that they have failed at parenting. If things become too hostile, it may be best to give your parents some down time to deal with the news that you are pregnant and their emotions involving that news.

They may also be disappointed in your actions and ashamed or embarrassed about your pregnancy.

Again, keep in mind that these are initial feelings and reactions. Your parents’ feelings are likely to change once they have had time to digest everything. Many times they will come around and become supportive. While pregnancy is not the end of the world, it can shake things up a little bit.


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