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Question: Does a minor have the right, when pregnant, to keep the baby against parental consent?
Answer: In Arizona, the parents of a pregnant minor cannot legally force their child to have an abortion. If the minor chooses to give birth and not place the baby with adoptive parents, the minor's parents are NOT legally obligated to support the baby. If the minor and the baby's father and any other willing relatives cannot or will not support or care for the baby, the government may step in. This could result in the baby becoming Dependent. Some Dependent children live with birth parents or other relatives but are subject to government monitoring. Other Dependent babies are placed in foster care.
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On 12/03/05
Elena from TX said:
I am a mother of two, wife, college student and very involved parent in my boy's school. I had my first son in 10th grade and my second in the 12th grade. I am still happily married with their father and persuing a career in law. I am not suggesting that every teen should go out and have babies and marry. But for those that are undecided on wether they should keep their babies I say that that if your heart tells you to do it, keep the child. There is nothing better than a wanted child by their biological parents.What has been getting me through is my faith in god and perseverence.
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On 11/16/05
brenda from TX said:
i got pregnant when i was 14.now im 15 and sad cause my mom pressed charges on my babys dad. we were happy together. we were really excited about the baby coming on the way.but then my mom did everything to split us up.my baby is now 2months old. and my baby hasnt seen his dad because of what my mom did.
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On 01/21/05
Isabel from TX said:
well, i'm pregnet and I have 18 years old I have been together with my boyfriend for 4 years and so we have been living with his parents and I have a mom that loves me and cares for me but when I got out to go live with my boyfriend she said it was my dision so all of you girls that are pregnet I say you can do it! Nevr give up and just think if she did it I can -ok-.
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On 01/11/05
Concerned Adult from AL said:
In reading these comments, more than half of you "kids" cannot even spell properly. Yet, you think you're responsible to have a child. Giving a child up for adoption is not a failure on your part. In fact, it is success that you cared enough about the child you are carrying to do the right thing for that child. I cannot have children with my husband. Adoption is our only choice. Think about what you're doing for that child's future. Really, who's in a better position to raise the child, my husband and I who have jobs. Or, you who doesn't even have a high school education and no job?
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On 01/07/05
rob from IL said:
my girlfriends 6 months pregnant and her mother is trying to get me out of the picture and take my son away from me because she doesnt like me and thinks im a threat to my son and her daughter. she said shes going to file rape charges against me. all i want is to have a happy family and for her to stay out of my familys life, im a good guy im with my girl 100% and im going to provide for my son the best i can, her mother neglects her has had 4 husbands and countless b/f. sometimes i wonder why i still even try, she needs to get out of that house if she doesnt im afraid ill never see my son
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