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  • Honesty... The best thing you can do (should she choose to keep the baby, or decide not to) is to be honest with her, supportive, and let her know that WHATEVER she decides, you back her up 100%, and you love her. I've read from some of your questions that you are christian, and waiting until Marriage, and I completely respect your choice. Since she obviously does not feel this way, it might make her feel guilty if you berated her in any way about not doing the same. I don't expect that you will, as most Christian's don't usually force their beliefs on others, but it would be helpful to look at it from her position. She can't change it, she can't go back, so the whole "should have waited" convo is out the window. Depending on HER beliefs regarding abortion, you might have to dodge a landmine, depending on YOUR beliefs. As a 16 yr old, it's hard to contemplate your life with a child, especially one unexpected. If she is not ready to be a mother, and wants one, you might need to avoid this subject, since being that age and preg is VERY difficult. (I know, I had my first child at 17) The best thing you can do is just let her know that you still love her, regardless of the choices she HAS made, and the ones she WILL make. Offer to be there in any way you can (or are willing to) and if it's possible to take her to the doctor, offer, if you want to. That will let her know she is NOT ALONE, which, honestly, is what she is likely feeling right now. Finally, pray for her. Now, more information... Depending on the state, a 16yr old can decide what to do in the case of a pregnancy. Parental notification laws are not in effect in every state, please check this chart to find laws in your (her) state: http://www.positive.org/Resources/consent.html Here are a couple websites you can go to for some more information... http://www.pregnancyandchildren.com/ http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_families/when_children_have_children Good Luck...
  • Take her to the abortion clinic. A baby is a bad idea at this age.

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