There are many, many pros and cons to think about. Here is a link to an online journal that can help you come up with more pros and cons for yourself.

Here's our list of things to take into consideration:

Becoming a teen parent means giving up your youth. You will no longer be able to go out with friends whenever you feel like it. You will have to figure out how to finish school, while caring for a baby, who needs care 24/7. Your life will revolve around another little person, who depends on you to meet every need.

You’ll need money. Babies are expensive. So, you need to look at your financial situation. Do you have money? What are your job prospects? Do you want to go to college? Can you? Having a college degree would help you get a better paying job.
What kind of life do you want your child to have?

If you’re not going to college, what job skills do you have? How much money can you make in a year? Research the costs of raising a baby for the first year, then look at how much money you will make. Do you have enough money to raise a baby even for a year? Will your parents or other relatives help? Can you live rent-free, until you’re earning enough to support yourself and your baby?

Babies also change relationships between couples. They put a lot of stress on even the most solid relationships. So, you need to think about whether you can work together with your partner to raise your child.

Having a child will also affect your plans for the future. It’s tough enough to finish high school, even harder to make it to college, when you’re caring for a child. It’s not impossible, just difficult.

These are the hard parts. But, like most parents, many teen parents find great joy in raising their child. And, many are successful at eventually building a life for their family. It takes time and hard work, but it can happen.

For more information about teen parenting, check out the stories written by teen parents themselves.