Is there a reason for a rush? Honestly...

You have plenty of time in your life, just enjoy the freedom you guys have !

No dont do it.....You have the rest of your lives to have children and your still children yourselfs. Just enjoy being young

Well, since you ask for an opinion...no, I don't think it's okay. I think you should wait..what about school, what is your financial situation, are either/both of you really ready for that kind of responsibility? I don't want answers to these questions, but maybe you both should be asking them of yourselves.

My opinion is no. You both have lots of time to have kids. That is quite the step for two, still underaged, people to take. You both still need to mature more. Having a child changes everything you know today.

NO NO NO!!!!!! I got pregnant when I was 17 (because I wanted to) and had my son when I was 18. I married his father and we were divorced within 9 months. I love my son with all my heart (he just turned 20) but I missed out on so much. I didn't go to prom or on spring break because I was pregnant. I didn't get to go away to college. I was limited on jobs I could get because I had to work when I had child care available. I spent time on welfare and got food stamps. Sure, babies are cute and sweet, but they also get sick and they cry and can't tell you whats wrong. They don't sleep when you want to/need to sleep. You lose friends because they're out having a good time and don't wait around for you to find a babysitter. They lose patience with you because you have to drag that baby everywhere (that's how the friends eventually see it). It's not all fun and games. Take it from someone who did it young. Live your lives now and WAIT to have babies. Go away to college, get decent jobs, travel a little. Don't get tied down that young!

Man, you guys need to realize the HARD work and many, many hours it takes to raise just one child! That 1st year of feedings EVERY 2 hours, the baby being sick every other week, the doctor bills and prescription costs, etc.! That is, unless y'all plan on dumping the kid off on your Moms, which means y'all actually wouldn't be having a kid at all. Please give it a few more years. Try spending some time with someone who has a newborn. Ask them all that comes with that child. Even the best parents are challenged many times, by the enormous responsibility of taking care of another persons life!

I'd say wait until you're both at least 21. That way you'll both have fully legal majority rights and won't have to get your parents involved in cosigning stuff for you. Parenthood is a major, major responsibility that will demand most of your time outside of eating, working, school, and sleeping. At least get school out of the way and see how much you enjoy the freedom that gives you. If you like it then ask yourselves if it's worth giving up to become good, responsible parents.

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Are you employed? children are very expensive:diapers,food,sometimes they get sick.you may have prepared for one but what you going to do if you have twins,or triplets. where is the baby/babies going to live? is the baby/babies going to live with you or the mother? or are you going to find a place together? how would your parent handle this thought? when children come no more hanging with friends, you solely exist to take care of the child you cant say you want a break? babies cry alot, sometimes in the middle of the night.Did you graduated from high school? if baby/babies comes now, you may have to work in a fast food outlet.Far as I know it does not pay enough money to take care of a pregnant girlfriend. Trust me now is not the time in your life you should be thinking about having baby. you are young, enjoy life become a doctor, lawyer then you will be financially able and more mature to handle all the things that comes with having a child.

Thanks for all the answers guys!!! + Points to all. There's a few things you need to know though 1) money isn't a problem, I already make forty/fity thousand a year on top of what my parents give me, 2) I graduated early and she's about to, 3) I've been accepted into a good college and have the money to get an apartment just off campus, 4) we already live in our own apartment and have for 6 months now, 5) neither of us do any kind of drugs, we don't smoke cigarettes none of that, and lastly because we both took the attitude that if we work hard now we will be able to have so much more fun later that we let our social lives go for the most part.

I jus wanna say its good to know that you guys want to have kids together, but ou guys are still young, i mean 17 and 16 and you guy hav only been together for only a year and a half. I was in the same situation, same age 16 im 18 now. My boyfriend wanted to have a bby wit me, but i was'nt really up for if but then i thought about and i was like yeh why not, i know i love him, if been with since i was 14, go ahead. Now i am 18 and pregnant for him and we was shocked, and we decide to keep it, but its the most shocking thing every, But i think you guys should wait a untill you guy are much older and know want you really want, right now its jus a faise

I think you should wait until you are out of school and able to financially support a baby. I would suggest you also be married to each other but you will probably laugh at that idea.

NO! You are both so so young to have a child you will miss out on so much. It's not good to have a child at such a young age. Trust me i know lots of people who got pregnant at a younger age such as 12 at my school and she couldn't do anything at all she missed out on so much stuff. You have the rest of your lives to have a child. You should really wait.

NO. Do you both earn good money? Do you have a home of your own? Do you have access to Child Care? Do you have family support? Have you both got future careers? Have you got money saved? Do you want to sit at home baby sitting 7 nights a week? I you cannot answer yes to these questions you should not do anything silly like having a baby .It is unfair to you all. Live a life first. Enhoy your teenage years they are for having fun.

If you have to ask, then the answer is no.

Same question, different day...From experience I had my first child at 22...I love him dearly and weve had a good life however I ve been disappointed that there were things that I couldnt do for him and he has been also. I missed out on that after high school life and you will miss out on alot more! Pls think this over and I would love to talk w you if needed. Go live life, go to college ( it is fun), travel, finish your own growing!!! You have lots to do yet! ENJOY!

It's not a good idea. you 2 are still very young and the responsibility of raising a child is huge and will dominate your lives from the point of birth and on into the future. If you love kids, become members of "Big Brothers and Sisters of America" or something like that. Babies may be beautiful, but they are expensive and ultra-demanding... go out and have fun, leave the parenting for a later time in your lives.

What? Why do you want to have a kid...something missing from your relationship? No it's not ok...and the whole baby's daddy baby's mama thing is out...you should wait until you're mature, responsible, and married.

My question to you is...do you provide 100% for you, yourself, and your child now? I do not want to pay for your next one. I have 2 and chose not to have anymore children because I would have to struggle to provide for another. That is the considerate responsibile thing to do. As for the age thing, you are missing out on alot of things out there to start so early! And I am positive that you age limits your ability to provide psychological needs for this child and make the right decisions. Pls wait...

*bangs head on table* No. no its not ok. Blah blah...job/money...blah blah..college...blah blah...true love... The fact of the matter is, is that at 25 you have a higher chance of being with the person you love in 5 years then you do at 17. i'm not saying you guys WILL break up, but theres a much higher chance that it will occur. Especially since university is just around the corner and you will both be exposed to new ideas and people and you will do a lot of changing over the next few years. Given that the chance of not being with her in 5 years time is relatively high, do you really want to take the risk of bringing another child of separated parents into the world. Yes, it happens to older couples but why do it when the risk is so much more higher for you. Sorry to be harsh...maybe you'll beat the odds. and stay together..i hope you do, there are certainly people out there that have, but wait until you have both finished college.

First off, if you have to ask strangers about it, no, you aren't ready for it and it's not okay. And then neither of you are of an age when you can take care of a child. Having sex as minors is no way to start off a lifelong commitment to each other and the child you will be creating. Is that how you want to start your life? And how can you care for it? Do you have a good home for your new family? A good job that makes enough money for 3 people? Furniture? Will you be able to feed a family? Are you ready to give up most 'child' things and take on the mantle of responsibility for other people's lives as well as your own?

no its not a good idea you have your whole life to have kids. why do it while your still young ? if you think you will be together forever then wait till your on ur own and have money to raise a kid . it would be a hell of alot easier

It's a dreadful idea and the fact that you two cannot see that, is reason enough not to even consider it. Ask your parents (both sets) and I'm sure that they'll enlighten you.

you may think that it would be a good idea, but believe me, youre both way too young, you have no idea what having a kid will do to your future at this age. you wont be able to finish school at your own pace, and you wont be able to hang out with people and do all of the things you like to do as much. you should definately wait until your a few years older and see if the two of you are even still together... ive known too many people who have thought that they really wanted a baby at that age, and it just completely screwed up their relationships and their lives. i know that in the end its your decision, but make sure you think about every little thing that could possibly go wrong with having a kid at such an early age.

i had my first at 17 and it was very hard, then i waited until i was 24 to have two more children and i can honestly say, you will love your child no matter how old you are, but if you have a choice just wait, you will have more patience when you get older and you understand how to deal with difficult situations better when you have some age behind you. good luck either way im sure you will be great parents

Dude, you have got your whole life to be running around after kids, wait, get married, enjoy a few years together...then think about having kids.

Don't rush into have a baby and I think you are to young. You need to think of school and your future before bring a baby into the world. My husband an I didn't have any child until we were 30/32 and we been together for 11 yrs. Babys are wonderful but alot of work and you still have alot of time before having a child. I'm not saying wait till you are 30 but wait till you established you life first.

The world looks so different to you when you are 16/17. The reality is that having a child is a lot of work, and it is a responsibility that you will have 24/7. It isn't something that you can try out to see if you like it and then return it if you don't. Enjoy your youth and plan for your future, children will come when the time is right.

not really. its not okay at all. Men aren't even ready to get married until their late 20s for the most part. Jumping into that is just asking for a divorce and a less happy and fulfilled life.

I'll be straight with you: I think you're both crazy if you decide to have a baby so young. My baby is 8 months old.I'm 32, My husband and I both make good money and we have a great relationship. Even with all that in our favor, having a baby is HARD work! Enjoy being young and wait to have a child.

If you have to ask this question: 1. You know the answer is no 2. Or you are too stupid to be a parent yet (fish in a barrel, almost all 17 year olds are too stupid for that much responsibility, kudos to those who can make it work) 3. You need to get a smarter girlfriend

Well.. I did it. Or I'm in the process you could say. my boyfriend & I wanted a baby, too & were that age. & I got pregnant.. so.. We'll see what happens. I'm not going to say DONT DO IT, but then again I wouldnt advice you to do it. I mean, my boyfriend & I both have help from our families financially & jobs. We put alot of thought into it, & decided having a baby is what we really wanted. I am fully aware that some of my friends will leave me & I'll be looked down on, but that is a risk I'm willing to take. If you dont have a job & neither does she, I'm not too sure a baby would be a great idea. Best wishes. :)

First: Check your State laws. Even though you are only 17 you may be breaking the law by have sex with her. Once you turn 18 and she is still under 18 you may be breaking the law and end up in prison as a child molester. Second: If you choose to do this you better marry her, stay married, and support and raise that child. I am sick and tired of having my money stolen by the Government to give to young girls with children in Food Stamps, low income housing, and other forms of welfare, while the guy runs off to prove his manhood by getting another girl pregnant.

Think about the expenses and how hard it might be to raise a child, and you might be to young to handle the adult things.

I think you should wait having kids is a wonderful blessn but u dont have to rush enoy being young i had my 1st child at 21 i enjoyed being a teen xtra money and free time kids need everything u need think about it yeah there cute but the economy is not good and u need to finish school blessn on ur choose

It's ok to want it. But wait a couple of years. Enjoy your life! You will be better parents because of it! If you really want a baby, think about what is best for the baby. Start saving up ahead of time. Make sure are ready to raise a baby. Lots of stuff to think about. Have fun planning it for a few years.

no.. i suggest you wait sweetie.. wait til you are done with school and wait til you are earning enough money to support the both of you, your lifestyles and the bub.. at your age you cant even rent a place out.. wait til you at least have everything you need (place to live, furniture, money and maturity) and then think about it.. my opinion is wait til you are at least 20 and finished college..

NO. Kids having kids is never a good idea in a society that doesn't support that it takes a village to raise a child. SLOW THE HELL DOWN. Why does your girlfriend want to get pregnant at 16? Trust me please, whatever her reasons are at 16 .. when she's 30 and has a 14 year old .. hello? .. she'll wonder wtf she was thinking at 16.

Be a man about this and don't do it for HER sake -- even if it means loosing her. This is not a decision to make as a boy. Think like a man, a good one. Make your first real-life decision be about doing the right thing.

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! im 12 and 2 months peregnet DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

go for it

Nothing like kids having kids

What are you going to do to support the child and mother. I mean cash everyday items such as formula diapers rent food transportation and etc. Is this another of those welfare younguns that you keep expecting me as a taxayer to pay for. I did not lay down with the woman and have a little fun so why do you expect to pay the fiddler when I did not dance. Get real bubba it ain't a game. Mr Bill

Not any time soon.

No. It isn't OK. You are only children yourselves. Wait until you are old enough to support a child, have a job, have finished school and after you have lived a bit.

If you Love her and you KNOW she Loves you back, then i wish you so much happyness my friend. If you are not religious please look it up, because it is the best decision of my life!! God Bless You All! x

No, you should wait. I first had a baby when i was 16 years old and another at 17 years old. I didn't plan it, it just happen and i don't believe in abortions.....It wasn't easy having one. Even when you have a baby, your boyfriend would change, being stressful about it and wouldn't be like he would use to. I mean it it depends but most of my friends baby's daddy are not "nice" anymore cause all the stress and having to pay a lot of stuff for the baby, AND THATS A LOT YOU WOULD BE SPENDING! money goes out of your pocket and there goes the 'fun" life you use to have. Just have fun while you're still young! Trust me, you think having a baby is easy its not!! Even if you think you can handle it. Do you want to wake up every 30 minutes 24-7 for that first couple of months to your screaming baby and plus go to school all sleepy? and don't forget when they are toddlers, haha they are a lot WORSE! For the best, you still have to read about pregnancy and about babies before you want to get pregnant. When i got pregnant i had to read all the books about both so i can have a healthy baby. O' boy did i read a lot of books you wouldn't believe! Plus you wouldn't have the same body you would probably get a lot of stretch marks and gain weight.

If you think your ready, and if you have been with the boy for a long time then do wat you do... Nobody can tell you no and nobody can stop you. if your 17 you will be 18 soon and then your old enough to make your own decision...Dont let other people plan your life do you...If your ready for it then go for it but think hard bout it.... Life goes on...Just chill and do you

keeping it simple........."NO-NOT OK!"

hell no borrow a newborn for a weekend and try having a fulltime job and if u still want one get your head examined @17 a baby is a load that should have been swallowed

Me and my gf are in the same situation and same age's and we have thought for a while about it and it would be much better to wait to have a baby and just enjoy our teens and early 20's together, get through school, and then consider it again

Good God no! Kids raising kids? WTF, over??

no way. enjoy your lives for another 5 years. cause once you have a kid, if you are good parents, your personal lives are over.+3

You know it's wrong kid and that's why you're asking. Wait a few years and make sure this is the woman that you are going to want to spend the rest of your life with

No you guys are still young enjoy it, do everything you planned to do when you got old enough to do it,not only that but do it when you know that both of you have a job and can support yourselfs and each other

who cares how long you've been together? you're 16 and 17. i can't help but notice that you didn't say that either of you want to get married and spend the rest of your lives together. if you don't even want to get married, what makes you think you can tolerate raising a kid with each other? oh, and what makes you think that you're *capable* of raising a kid? you're SIXTEEN and SEVETEEN. your after school job won't cut it.

Fuck you for taking more of my paycheck to support your fucking kid when you were totally unprepared and completely unable to support the kid you **THINK** you want to have. Die. Kids are for life you shithead...don't go there when you have no business nor ability to raise nor take care of them.

NO, I agree! LIVE LIFE!!!FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!