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Hello. I am new here to the forums. I found the site out of desperate need of other christians advice. I am in a bad situation that only seems to get worse and I want to do what God would have me do and nothing else. I haven't heard what that is yet but perhaps you could help or at least offer prayer.

I am 16 years old and 15 weeks pregnate :( . My parents handled it much better than I thought they would. But now things are getting worse because of what my boyfriend and I want to do. We would like to be together for all of the doctor visits because even though they don't think it's a special thing, Cliff and I know that this baby will be with us forever and that no matter what it is special to us. My parents woudln't allow him at the first visit which upset us both. There was a big drawn out deal about that and my parents were really upset. Now the second doctor visit we were to see the baby for the first time. This time Cliff and I just wanted to be the only ones to be a part of this event which would be and awesome memory. But my mom wanted to be there. Its not that I didn't want her there, I just wanted Cliff and I to be alone for it. My mom had an unexpected meeting during the time of the doctors visit and we thought everything would be fine because she wouldn't be able to make it and no ones feelings would be hurt. But then I dissobeyed by letting him in through the whole first part of the visit when my mom just wanted him in for the ultrasound. Now my parents are very upset towards me. Cliff found out at from the doctor that even though I am 16, being pregnate makes me an emancipated minor and any decision about the doctor I have full say on. My parents are saying he absolutly can not go to the next visit. My dad is threatening to move and they even changed my doctor and won't tell me when I am going to insure he doesn't go. Everything is a huge mess and I am so confused.
Even though I have th right to say what go on with the doctor appointments, would listening and obeying my parents be whats best? How do you think God would have me go about this? Right now I feel really upset and so confused. I don't want to upset my parents, and i don't want Cliff to be upset and thinking that I don't care about what happens.

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Sweetie first of all let me say I pray for your health and the health of the baby. I am currently pregnant (with twin boys) and know how your body is changing and feeling so I can understand. This situation only makes matters worse. Maybe you can enlighten me a bit as to why your parents are so adament (sp) about Cliff not being involved? Is there a particular reason (besides the fact that you guys are in "trouble") that they don't like him? Did they like him before the pregnancy?

Although you are technically supposed to obey your parents, that only applies when your parents are not asking you to do something that you know is wrong. Cliff has every right to be involved in every step of his child's life - this includes the doctor's visits. I am a legal secretary and know that if your parent's keep pushing this issue - it could get very ugly. Cliff could sue your parents and have them ordered to stay out of the entire situation. I know that is not what you want, you want the best of both worlds so to speak, but that isn't always possible.

I would suggest you all get together and talk this out. There has to be a way to compromise on both sides. Explain to your parents (or even have your doctor explain) that the last thing you need right now is all this stress. It isn't good for you or the baby. Pray hard. I know you probably have already done this, but continue. Not only do you need to ask God for his advice, but you need to listen. He will answer you - but it may not be what you want to hear. You have to have an open heart and mind to receive the message he is trying to convey.

This is a tough situation and I pray that you get through this soon. I couldn't imagine being your age and being pregnant - that is stress enough without all the other junk that goes with it (in this case).

Feel free to email me if you want to talk about this any further.....I am here just to listen if you want to vent.
 
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I totally agree with Pokey!

This is a tuff situation. I will pray for you. I was pregnant at 15 and my babys father was 19. My dad despised him. My daughter is 16 now. It was rough but we got through it. As Pokey said PRAY! And I'll do the same. Keep you chin up! Things will be ok.
 
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Dear Mandy,
Such a hard thing! First let me commend you for telling your parents and not being too scared for that or doing something worse. I think if you tell your parents that you are truly sorry about this sin and you have asked the Lords forgiveness everything will turn out alright. I don't know how things are where you live but maybe in a gentle way you could bring it to your parents attention that for your boyfriend not to run away or act unresponsible at a time like this is very admirable in this day and age. It sounds like he wants to be apart of this childs life and should be allowed to right from the start. Maybe they are feeling guilty for some reason or another and by not having him participate they can forget about the fact that he got you in this situation but they should have been the ones to prevent it somehow? I dont' know all the facts but I ask the Lord to give you wisdom beyond your years and to keep the kindness and gentleness that I think you have as well as respect and honor for your parents and you will be sure to make a great parent yourself soon!
In his love..
 
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Well even though I agree that Cliff (hey that's my name except only one f) should be involved. I do not agree with the statement pokey made about not obeying your parents when they are wrong. Who says they are wrong? I would interpret that the Bible tells us that the ONLY time we are to disobey our parents is when they undermine God' authority. I have a friend your age that is pregnant also, oddly enough by a guy named Cliff (not me), and she is going through similar problems with her parents not liking Cliff. As a 20 year old male, not having any children, I can only imagine what her parents and your parents are going through. They are hurt, scared, and emotional, as I'm sure you are as well. I do not think I would be very cool witht this guy coming around like nothing wrong has happened because according to God's word it has. I'm not saying that God is not going to love you anymore, because NOTHING can change His love for you, but you and Cliff must realize that a confession must be made, and start a CHRISTIAN relationship from this point on. Pray about these problems you are having and God will lead you to the answers you seek. Pray with Cliff and let him know that you care what God thinks and that you are going to do what God leads you to do.

Now for my personal input:

What is marriage??? Well, from my interpretation of examples from the Bible marriage is formed when two people become one by having intimate relations. I have never read (and if you have tell me) anywhere in the Bible when two people get married about a preacher giving them some vows to say. That part of marriage is man-made. So my advice to you girlie is to say hello to your husband in God's eyes. To Him you are married to Cliffster and the next pivotal point is will you make the mistake of adultery? Now keep in mind that this is MY INTERPRETATION or OPINION. This is not a fact, and it is only what I believe to be true. Do some praying and studying of your own and think about it. I wish you the best of luck and I am praying for you. Peace be with you!

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Dear Mandy,

I totally understand your situation out of my own experience, unfortunately. But God has been kind to us and we have now
been married for 28 years.

If you want to do the way of the world, you will stubbornly do that
which pleases you only. But my advice is to take it easy. Your parents are extremely upset and rightly or wrongly probably are
shouldering the blame and busy questioning themselves and the
ways they may have prevented this situation.
Although you have a right to do what you deem right, for the peace of you, Cliff and your parents, be patient. They will come around. If they see you are really the smart, good and resoponsible person they raised you to be, and if Cliff maintains the same posture,they will see that Cliff is a good, responsible person, also.

If you will notice, when you rebelled against your parents, they recoilled and the very response you did not want even was worse
than the original. Rebelling only builds a wall that does not need to be there.

Believe me, if you and Cliff do as I believe you plan, and that is to marry and raise your baby, you will have quite ample time together and to see your baby grow and develop. In the meantime, instead of being stressed out over whether Cliff is there at the visits, mend what is between you and your parents. It will pay huge benefits later down the line.

This is the way God would have it. It is true. In the meantime, stay in prayer for your parents understanding, and your own of your parents. God will make a way, He always does.

You and Cliff will live a better life together for it. Be sure Cliff is in prayer, too. You both have a long and arduous journey before you and you need all the strength and help you can get.
It is true. Dont rebel, you will only make matters more difficult and
cause more problems than it is worth in the long run.
Please believe me. I would not steer you wrong and neither would God.
 
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