What should parents do when a teenage daughter comes to them and speaks those electrifying words, "Mom and Dad, I'm pregnant"?
Responding to a teen pregnancy is one of the most difficult trials parents are ever asked to face. When the news breaks, it's reasonable to feel anger toward the girl who has brought this problem into their lives. How dare this kid do something so stupid and hurtful to herself and the entire family!
Once Mom and Dad have caught their breath, however, a more rational and loving response is appropriate. This is no time for recriminations. Their daughter needs understanding and guidance now more than ever, and they are the ones to provide it. She'll face many important decisions in the next few months, and she'll need a calm, rational, and caring mother and father to assist in determining the best path to take.
If parents can call up that kind of strength, they and their daughter will eventually enjoy the bond that often develops between people who have survived a crisis together.
HOME WITH A HEARTBy Dr. James Dobson