Pregnant Teacher

[cigar898]

Originally Posted by Accountable

It is a tough call. That's what I was getting at. I think it's a little glib just to say it's nobody's business and it shouldn't matter because it does matter, regardless of whose business it is. She's going to be put in a very uncomfortable position very soon. Some girl somewhere is going to hold her up as an example to prove her point, whatever that point may be. It happens to anyone that has contact with teenagers. My heart goes out to the teacher.

Do women still advise girls to save sex for the man they fall in love with? I know the 'wait till marriage' gig is over. If she wants to say something like that, she's got to be prepared to discuss her mistake. It was a mistake to get pregnant? So how much did it cost her on her overall grade? It's scary to make yourself vulnerable like that. Has she stated "It was a mistake to get pregnant? If so, I missed it in the posts...sorry.

In most cases of a teen having a baby in our school district, the baby would have a far better chance at a better life if he/she were given to a loving adoptive family. It would be useless for this teacher to even discuss such an option with any but the most mature students.

The guy's responsible, and hopefully will fulfill as many of his responsibilities as she will let him, but none of that will likely ever be known by the students. Then this is a point, if her being pregnant is influencing young girls, that she needs to bring up.

The teacher is going to be a great mom with lots of support. Grandma is over the moon at finally getting a grandchild. Her kid's going to be fine - more than fine. She's my friend and no one likes to watch a friend go through a difficult situation.
Again, has she said it was going to be difficult?

I phrased the op poorly. I was hoping for a generalized conversation about culture and values and didn't want to push it in any direction. You never know what path these threads will take, eh?

Yep, you never know do you ACC?

[Accountable]

Do women still advise girls to save sex for the man they fall in love with? I know the 'wait till marriage' gig is over. If she wants to say something like that, she's got to be prepared to discuss her mistake. It was a mistake to get pregnant? So how much did it cost her on her overall grade? Huh? Grade?

It's scary to make yourself vulnerable like that. Has she stated "It was a mistake to get pregnant? If so, I missed it in the posts...sorry. I think it would be more accurate to say it was a mistake to have unprotected sex.

The guy's responsible, and hopefully will fulfill as many of his responsibilities as she will let him, but none of that will likely ever be known by the students. Then this is a point, if her being pregnant is influencing young girls, that she needs to bring up. And say what?

The teacher is going to be a great mom with lots of support. Grandma is over the moon at finally getting a grandchild. Her kid's going to be fine - more than fine. She's my friend and no one likes to watch a friend go through a difficult situation.
Again, has she said it was going to be difficult? I said it was going to be difficult. I've been put on the spot before trying to explain why something is okay for one person and not for another, how it's not really a double-standard. My situation can't compare to hers.

[Patsy Warnick]

Account this is a tough situation for a single Teacher pregnant.
If it was me - Class, my Finacee & I are expecting a baby.. and that is that in these days.

RE: the actual position with the birth father - well, it wasn't meant to be.
Haven't we all had a ONE NIGHT STAND ????
I have - I would not - and didn't expect that man to be obligated or make him obligated to UNITE as a couple for the sake of society....

It was just what it was - mistake,?? well, that's only for the Female Teacher in this case to decide.. Thank God for choices..

Acct - God Bless your friend - hold your head high young lady..

Patsy

[cigar898]

Originally Posted by Accountable

Do women still advise girls to save sex for the man they fall in love with? I know the 'wait till marriage' gig is over. If she wants to say something like that, she's got to be prepared to discuss her mistake. It was a mistake to get pregnant? So how much did it cost her on her overall grade? Huh? Grade?

It's scary to make yourself vulnerable like that. Has she stated "It was a mistake to get pregnant? If so, I missed it in the posts...sorry. I think it would be more accurate to say it was a mistake to have unprotected sex.

The guy's responsible, and hopefully will fulfill as many of his responsibilities as she will let him, but none of that will likely ever be known by the students. Then this is a point, if her being pregnant is influencing young girls, that she needs to bring up. And say what?

The teacher is going to be a great mom with lots of support. Grandma is over the moon at finally getting a grandchild. Her kid's going to be fine - more than fine. She's my friend and no one likes to watch a friend go through a difficult situation.
Again, has she said it was going to be difficult? I said it was going to be difficult. I've been put on the spot before trying to explain why something is okay for one person and not for another, how it's not really a double-standard. My situation can't compare to hers.

Well, if it ever comes up in the classroom, just be honest and sincere....as you always are. Just make sure you present all three sides of the equation; the good, the bad, and the ugly. Best of luck and God bless you!

[Nomad]

Originally Posted by Accountable

An unmarried, unattached, high school teacher is newly pregnant.


Advice?

Deny deny deny.

[Accountable]

*breathe*

[K.Snyder]

Originally Posted by Accountable

Treat it as hypothetical. Teen pregnancy is rampant, especially in our poor inner-city district. Teachers are role models.

Discuss.

How fitting