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I'm 16 and pregnant.. Please don't judge about the 16 part..... -.-

I'm 16 (well technically 15 till January) and pregnant. Im not really asking for my mom to emancipate me. But I wanna live with my boyfriend and his family. If my mom would refuse to let me go could I take her to court to emancipate me? Because I would be living with my boyfriends parents and have everything (a house,money,food,ect) and my boyfriend has a job. I just don't want to stay at my own house. I'm terrified here, and under a lot of stress. and I don't want to raise my baby in this type of environment...

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First, i agree with the others who say congratulations on keeping the baby and stepping up to the plate to give it your all versus taking the coward's way out and having an abortion to try and rid yourself of this entire situation. You sound very courageous and I wish you the best. Aside from being one year older than you, my niece is currently in an extremely similar situation. As a grown, unbiased adult, I understand why her and her boyfriend want to live together to raise the child BUT I also understand why her parents say HELL NO. I am urging my niece to stay with her mother immediately after having the baby because neither her nor her bf have experience with kids but my sister obviously does...I said to her: maybe just stay there for the first 6 months or so til you get the hang of it? Idk.. I'm not sure how the whole emancipation thing works but I think it would be very wise to check into it. The fact that you're so young is unfortunate but I am a very firm believer that GOD WILL NEVER PUT YOU THROUGH ANYTHING YOU CANNOT HANDLE and also, He'd never allow a child to enter this world if He didn't have great plans for it! I'm sorry I couldn't really answer your question, I just wanted to let you know you're not alone. GOOD LUCK

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Amen!
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*nods head* Amen!
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You can't be emancipated unless u can prove u can care for ur self n ur child (financial) Becuz your bf parents can still kick u out n all that. So try gettin a job first n try seeing if ur bf n u can get a place together

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wow. Face your mom and ask her. You wont find any answer here on ask.

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my mom wont listen to me! obviously that's why my questions on here. so don't try an get cocky with me.
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What does it hurt for her to reach out to others in order to help find ways to cope with and to handle this situation? NOTHING.
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....mmmk sure.
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Geez...get an abortion ur to young

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Wow, I can't believe that was even said. That's pitiful.
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Wait... Extremely means I agree with the comment someone said to this post. Not extremely too young and the abortjon part. Don't do that.
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I understood it! I'm glad you agree, that comment was appalling.
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U ppl r stupid Idk y everyone is against abortion its not like the baby can feel it..
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ummm, the baby feels it alright, it's already alive. How would you like to have been taken out of this world before you even had a chance to prove yourself? People who think abortion is ok disgust me....
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And actually babies cant feel the abortion bec. They are only 3-4 months developed
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Oh, honey! I'm so glad you're keeping the baby! You're a strong, independent woman. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. You do what's best for you and the baby. If you have to leave your mother, do it. Do what's best for you and the baby. I'm so proud of you and God bless your soul! I'm praying for you!

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You could defiantly emancipate yourself by taking your parents to court due to the conditions. But you might have to wait until your actually 16 in order for you to reasonably old enough or considered an adult in court.

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You not considered an adult in court until you are 18. Chances are she can not emancipate and live with her boyfriend
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Wow. I am just so proud of you. I am 15 and I cant imagine being a mom. I wish you the best of luck. God bless

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Ask her (your mom) and seek professional help. I'm sure everything will turn out ok.

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I think your decision making thus far would make it difficult for a court to grant you emancipation. I hope that you appreciate how badly you've stunted your future by becoming pregnant before you yourself have grown to maturity.

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You suck. She has enough to deal with without people like you judging them.
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she knows the severity of the situation and doesn't need a lecture
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she needs the truth, not anyone suger coating her situation.
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Nobody is sugar-coating anything. She's sixteen and pregnant. That's as raw and real as it gets. She doesn't need people telling her what she already knows or judging her! She made a mature decision. Good for her!
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Wow !
No affiance, but your stupid. Getting pregnant early is a problem, your body isn't fully developed and the baby is more likely to be born with something wrong with him/her, and moving in with the boyfriend isn't the best idea, stay with your mom. Because moving will just cause more stress on you and the baby, and your boyfriend. Since he has a job he won't be able to help you with the baby cause he will be working, that's where the mom comes in, she can help you with the baby. There is always an option of abortion, but I wouldn't consider it. Just stay with your mother. The boyfriend can provide food, money etc without you moving in with him and just make things worse. I'm not telling you what you should do, I'm just saying that you should consider it

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did you mean no offense? and being 16 doesn't increase chances of birth defects..you are not the one to call anyone else stupid
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That damn autocorrect
And she's not 16 she 15
Read correctly and yes it does, do your research
You have no right to call anyone stupid
Think before you speak, make sure you know what your typing before typing it?
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you are the one who called her stupid and instead of blaming auto correct proof read..especially since you want to make yourself sound like you know everything
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I know she said she will be 16 in January. based on her description of the situation the baby probably won't be born before that
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I purposely put stupid
Autocorrect changed offense to affiance,
And my information is true, my information, I'm not basing this on what I think is true
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i think people forget that women used to have babies at like 12 and 13.. our bodies are meant to birth children at very young ages.
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do whats best for the baby.

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well, my friend's mom flipped when she found out her daughter was pregnat at 13 but after the baby was born she was all like awwwww and she cried everytime she saw her holding or feeding the baby or saying things like mommy is here when he(the baby) cried......she moved in with her boyfriend rite after the baby was born and 2 months after he said he wanted to break up with her and kicked her out so she moved back in with her mom. So make sure he will love you before you move in.

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i don't think that we have enough facts to answer this question thoroughly.., for ex. what are the conditions at home and is it really bad enough for a court to allow two kids who already made a mistake and got pregnant to live together. if that's the case and you do end up living together.., i see you getting pregnant every other year and that's not cool. so please prove me wrong!!!! i do think that it would be best for you and the child to stay with your mom or a family member if things are really bad but no, you shouldn't move in with your boyfriend. your a child with 1 grown-up problem and that will just make it 2.

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Not judging on the 15 and pregnant but you may be opening something you are not ready to deal with! That being the charges on your boyfriend for sexual assault on a child. Yes, you still are a child in the courts eyes! Your boyfriend, if charged and convicted will have to register every year on his birthday as a sexual violator. Chances are CPS will get involved anyway! First of all take care of the baby! Not preaching just stating fact!

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she didn't state his age ..we don't know if he is 18 or over
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very good point retired cop
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Some states say at 15 it matters not if he is 18 or over it is still sexual assault!
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Shoulda wrapped it up.

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You are already being a good parent, by saying you do not want your child raised in an abusive environment. There are teen pregnancy support organisations that can help you with the pregnancy and the child after the birth. Call the national referral help line 211 and tell them you are a pregnant teen looking for pregnancy support to keep your baby and they will give you some referrals for in your area.

There is a pregnancy support line at 1-800-848-LOVE (5683). They have someone to talk to 24/7 and can help you figure out your options concerning having the baby, housing, finances and any questions or concerns you may have while pregnant.

You can also go to https://www.care-net.org/aboutus/ to connect with someone who will support you keeping your baby and to help you figure out your options.
God bless.

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you need to give it up for a adoption

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F off. She knows what she must do, and only she knows!!! Not you.
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You seem to be a great mommy, but yea you should move out. TELL HER GOODBYE!!!

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If I were you, I would move in with him. And yes, you can go to court and get emancipated because since you have all of that stuff at your boyfriends house and he has a job, then they will see you guys as responsible.

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