Is teen pregnancy really that wrong? Can I not keep my child? Why do people shame young mothers?

I'm 20 still schooling, but I'm6 weeks pregnant with my boyfriend's. I'm loving every moment of my pregnancy especially can't wait to see my little baby bump. But sadly I have to abort the child before I'm 6 months pregnant. This was the plan because I am financially unstable to support the baby and my boyfriend too. I know I will be fine if I go for abortion but does anyone thinks otherwise? Should I keep my baby? I'm not even sad about having this child while I should feel guilty. I wish I could keep this baby but for now i have to do whats right to prevent shame, isolation or the possibility of my parents kicking me out of house. #advicepls

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At 20, you're no longer a teen but a young adult. People are not shaming young mothers but despise the fact that after being pregnant and unwed, they decided to abort the innocent life mainly because of financial issues. ALWAYS the same reason again & again. Abortion is the easy way out for them rather than working and earning for the baby. Honestly, if I were you, I will leave the bf. Only a responsible & true man will own up and be responsible for what he did. For sure this will happen again. Know that abortion carries it's risk. I have friends who have aborted before being married and are now having trouble conceiving. Plus the guilt, the depression and all. Some even have haunting dreams of their aborted babies. Like it or not & put aside the shame, I will tell the truth to my parents. No parents will leave their troubled kids out if you tell them the truth. They may be angry & disappointed in you but know that deep down as a parent, they will still support you. I rather have my parents support than my irresponsible bf. Think many times before deciding. Also, I don't think this platform is suitable to be asking for advice on abortion. Afterall, we are not professional. Best to seek professional help for professional advices.

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