You are having a baby. Babies are a blessing but just because you have learned how to make a baby doesn’t mean you are qualified to bring life into this world. Sometimes, I am thrown because I don’t know if say Congratulations or Condolences. There are various circumstances that call for condolences. Because I favor list, here are the Top Ten signs that you should NOT have a baby…
1. If you don’t have a husband. Being a single parent is not easy, desired, or fun. Bring this child up the way God intended.
2. If you just asked me to borrow $200. I doubt you will be able to afford diapers. And no, I do not want to be the Godmother.
3. If you still live with your parents. I am not frowning on this, because I sure wish I could move into my parents’ home, but it’s not fair for you to bring another mouth into this world, when you are still being supported by someone else.
4. You only want a baby because everyone else your age has one. Peer pressure has never worked on me like that. And if this affects you, you still have some maturing to do.
5. You are unemployed. Babies=money. Who is paying for that formula? Better yet, who is paying the hospital bill without any insurance?
6. If you are scared to apply for a job because you won’t pass the drug test. Not responsible enough to be in charge of someone else’s life.
7. If the person you have conceived this child with has put a restraining order on you. This is no environment to raise a healthy baby in.
8. If you feel like you NEED to have one to silence the rumors or keep your parents off your back. A baby is a serious matter and should be wanted and not needed.
9. If you think the child will make him love you. You are sadly mistaken. It will keep him in your life for the next 18 years, but it might not be in the manner you expected.
10. If you are over the age of 45. Yes, we are living longer and the child-bearing age has escalated, but there are still serious risks that you and your baby could face if you choose to become pregnant.
