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How do we break the news to my husband?

Our 19yo son's girlfriend is pregnant. I have known about it for a couple of weeks because I always said my boys can come to me and tell me anything. Our son didn't want to tell his dad yet because he didn't want to wreck Father's Day. He and his girlfriend wanted to see a doctor and think about what they're going to do. Tonight is the family meeting to tell my husband, and I'm afraid he's going to be really upset. We always said we would try to help the boys with any problems they had - this is the first big problem and my husband is much more conservative than I am.

Any helpful ideas?

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  • JOJO
    Lv 4
    8 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    Just remember the words 'calm' and 'breathe' if your son is acting mature and responsibly in this situation which he seems to be, then after the initial shock surely your husband would be even a little proud that his son is being s man about it. He may surprise you and turn out to be quietly supportive. Many teenagers these days are very mature .

  • 8 years ago

    Although it is the first problem but it could lead to a BIG problem. You have been with your husband for the last 20yrs or more. You must have understood him well specially when tackling him on some special moments. Being a father I Know he may not be expecting something like this from his son. But good and bad things happen. And we all should be ready for that. Firstly, try to figure out your hubby's mood. If you think that now this is the moment to disclose the secret let your son approach him. See one day he will come to know all about this. So why shouldn't your son tell him directly that he did this mistake. After all we all are humans and do mistakes. But great part is that we should realize and confess about our deeds. I am sure apart from getting upset, angry or sad your husband will understand the situation and will be with you hand to hand to face and resolve this problem together.

  • 8 years ago

    That's a tricky situation indeed, but you seem to be a loving mother and i'm glad because a lot of parents rejects their child when they get pregnant sooner than expected. I don't know what to say how how to tell him, but make sure that your son's opinion and his girlfriends is treated with respect. Respect is everything. If they decide to keep it, it's not the time to let them go and get pissed about it. My friend had a child at 20 and his father was mad about it. But when the baby was born, he changed and forgive his son (he is Muslim so it's a little bit different). But anyway your son is 19.. is 19 a legal age? im from canada and here it's 18, so i would say that it's your son's decision in the end if he's mature enough. And if you ferm with your own decision to help your son whatever he decide, maybe your husband will understand and help him too. I don't say he won't get mad, he might be. But stay put with your decision. Good luck

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    Wow ma. you have a heavy load there. I'm not sure there will be any good way of coming about that. He already knows it's gonna happen, it's only a matter of when. Maybe you should have the talk with him first. Something like " I have suspicions that our son is having intercourse. What are you going to say if you become a grandfather" Maybe not exactly that, but you get my drift. Try and see what kind of emotions he shows. Could help prepare you for your confrontation. Only other thing is, these situations can cause real damage to that childs life. If your sons gf gets hurt by his response and has hard feelings about it, well it could potentially come back to bite your behind.

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  • Mircat
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    Having a family meeting makes it sound like a much bigger problem than you want it to be. Why doesn't your son just man up and he and his girlfriend tell your husband he's going to be a grandfather. If they plan to terminate the pregnancy then keep your mouths shut and don't tel dad at all.

  • B-Dee
    Lv 4
    8 years ago

    The meeting will probably be rough....so just expect it. What you can do is have a plan. Have it thought out and even written down. Sometimes much of the fear and confusion is taken care of if you have a firm idea of WHAT is going to happen. Fear of the unknown type thing. Have an answer for every question you think he may have. Best of luck!!!!!

  • 8 years ago

    He's going to find out anyways lol just tell him the one special addition person that were going to met. We're gon be grandparents . In ____ months. N say baby I know you prob be upset but it's a gift from god he's grown man. He is not 15 having a baby u know. Make it exciting not depressing

  • 8 years ago

    Just be straight forward and honest. However, expect your husband to be a little upset or hurt once he finds out you've known for awhile and didn't tell him.

  • 8 years ago

    It is a big issue. Why would he not react?

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