OK well I'm 17 years old and I'm a teen parent. I'm very responsible with everything that comes along with having a child. There are woman I've seen who are well into there 20's and 30's who don't give a crap and are very irresponsible with their children. so when you ask a question like that please be sure not to put teen parents all in one group.
A: 2It is true that you should not assume that all individuals of a particular grouping can all be fairly assessed by the same social standards. Teen parenting is only irresponsible if like all other forms of parenting the parents do not have the financial, emotional and physical ability to competently cater to the needs of the child.
Yes.
Probably, at least partially.
If they have not left school, college etc and living under their roof then yes they are responsible for all of them.
Yes sorry about that but your parents are responsible for your health so you have to.
The parents of the child.
You are responsible to pay for your child's health, pregnant or not, as long as they are minors.
{| |- | They have to be the age of majority. In most states that is the age of 18, but can vary. Once they reach that age, the parents are no longer responsible for the child. |}
Teen - sense of independence. Parents - a child that hopefully displays responsible driving behavior.
18 is the age of majority. Until that age the parents are responsible for them.
Parents are responsible financially for a 17 year old in Michigan who voluntarily moves out of the house unless the teen is completely emancipated. Teens can be partially emancipated, which means parents can still be responsible for certain things.
Parents are responsible for their kids, period. In the unfortunate situation of a teen parent, it is that teen parent's responsibility to recognize that they are likely in over their head and to take whatever help they can get. They are not owed this help. They should ask with humility and gratitude. The grandparents/parents of the teen are likely to want to help, since they don't want to see their grandkid suffer (and they are likely feeling some guilt about the whole situation, themselves). But always remember, the grandparents are the help. It is the parent who bears the responsibility... for everything. The fact that they may be "irresponsible" only means that they are responsible for seeking support.
When they reach the age of majority, which is 18 in New Jersey. Until then the parents have to be responsible and make the decisions.