How do I tell my parents my girlfriend is pregnant?

Telling your parents that your girlfriend is pregnant can be a difficult and emotional conversation, but it is important to approach the situation with honesty.

Here are some tips to help you!

1. Choose a time and place where you can have a private conversation with your parents without interruptions.

2. It is important, to be honest, and direct about the situation. You may feel scared at this time but remember it’s for the best!

3. Your parents may have different emotions in response to the news. They may be angry, upset, or even shout at you. All these responses are normal.

4. Your parents may have questions about the pregnancy, make sure you are prepared to answer these questions. Don’t lie and don’t be secretive.

6. It is important that you have support from friends or family members during this time. You may also want to talk to a counselor.

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If you feel you would like to talk to a counselor before or after you talk to your parents you can always speak to a counselor for support. You can speak to a healthcare provider at your local clinic or contact loveLife:

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loveLife Pls Cal Me Service:

Check out this story by Thabo who shared his story

(Fake name given to the character)

“Telling my parents I made my girlfriend pregnant was scary yoh!

Firstly they didn’t even know that I had a girlfriend or that I was having sex!
So one day, I went to my dad and I was like I need to talk to you, cause yoh! I know if I go to my mum first she would kill me.
I told my dad I made a mistake, I made this girl pregnant and I don’t know what to do. At first, he was very upset and said he thought I was smarter than this.

Then, my dad told my mother and she was upset at first, she was shouting at me, but then I thought maybe I must give them time. So then, after about 1 week they were ok, they wanted to meet my girlfriend and then they were supportive of me and my child’s mother”

“Telling my parents I made my girlfriend pregnant was scary yoh!