Is It Wrong To Not Support Your Unwanted Grandchild From A Teen Pregnancy?

Preface: This is coming from the perspective of a teenaged girl, not a parent.

I think that it's unfair for a parent to have to suddenly plan to accommodate for an extra mouth that they didn't plan for.

Diapers, baby clothes, doctor's visits, daycare—all of that is expensive as hell and, realistically, the average teenager will not make enough money to be able to afford all of that by themselves in a part-time role or full-time role if they decide to drop out of school. That places the bulk of the burden on the parent(s). At that point, I don't think that the parent should be obligated to provide financially support the life of their frankly unwanted grandchild.

If a teenager makes an adult, life-changing decision like this then they should handle it as such.

If they're under 18 then yes, of course, fulfill your legal obligations as a parent but after that, it should kind of be up to them to figure out how to deal with the consequences of the decision that they made.

Is this a immoral way of thinking?

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u/DragLower8677 — 12 days ago

What Was The Best and Worst Date You've Been On?

Don't mind me, I'm just being bored and nosy.

Anyways, I'll go first:

Best: Was also the worst because he broke my little heart afterwards but we're basically needs so we had a nerdy date about our nerdy interests (trains) and then we talked and walked the equivalent of 17 miles because we were having so much fun talking and exploring our surroundings.

Worst: I had just gotten my first weave and he decided to pet my hair like I was a dog (didn't even ask if he could touch my hair, by the way).​

u/DragLower8677 — 1 month ago

Professor Said Black Americans Can't Claim America As Their Country

I just want to start off by saying that I am a first generation Jamaican born and raised in America a. I also apologize if I say anything ignorant—I'm open to education and correction but I'm still baffled as to what happened in one of my classes today.

My professor (non-Black PoC) asked us to research the country where we trace our ancestry back to/where our families are from. There were a few students (that presumably identify as Black American) who said that their family has lived in America—particularly the South—for as long as they can remember. The professor didn't accept that answer and told them to try and see where they're "really from".

I felt that statement was incorrect and ignorant because, to me, Black Americans are from America. They have roots here, culture that has an undeniable presence (and is often exploited and gentrified), and their ancestors quite literally built the country that we live in.

I asked the professor directly what would happen if a Black American wanted to claim America as their country and was told me that students couldn't do that.

I feel bad for those students who sit in class two days a week and are basically left of of the conversation (professor will never include or acknowledge Black Americans while acknowledging the other Black diaspora) and, not to be dramatic, but I see that it makes them uncomfortable.

Mind you, professor's whole philosophy is that we cannot be ignorant in class as it's a history class.

Edit: Professor "amended" their statement and said that students, if they can't trace where they're "from", can write about the state in which their family resides. I don't agree with the amendment because, to me, it still sounds like denial that Black Americans are from America but I could be wrong.

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u/DragLower8677 — 1 month ago

[NYC] How Much Is Your Yearly Membership?

Hello all, I'm a teenager and new to paying bills so please excuse me if I sound stupid.

I live in New York City and wanted to convert from a monthly fee to a yearly fee (as in I just pay once for the year and be done with it). The current monthly membership is $19/mo plus the annual fee ($59 in NYC). Today, I asked someone at the front desk how much it would cost for a yearly membership and she told me that it would be $361.57 in total (and $346 before tax).

Again, I may be stupid but it's truly not adding up to me.

I Googled (which, admittedly might not be reliable) the tax rate on gyms in NYC and found that it was 4.5%. By that logic, wouldn't $19/mo add up to $238.80/yr and the annual $59 fee add up to $61.70, which would be $300.50, leaving ~$61 to be accounted for?

I even used the tax rate of 8.875% which adds up to $20.69/mo and $64.24 for the annual fee and that together is $312.54 which still leaves an $49.05 to be accounted for.

I mean, I guess $361.57 is close enough to those prices but I truly just don't understand where the extra $50 - $60 is coming from.

Is this just the standard monthly fee price or am I doing my math wrong?

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u/DragLower8677 — 1 month ago

Any Advice For A Girl Who Wants To Wear Heels?

I would like start walking in heels full-time.

Now, I cannot walk in heels to save my live, especially not stilettos. But that's what I eventually want to graduate to wearing.

Currently, I'm stating off with slowly with (3 to 4 inch) chunky block heels but I want to know if there are any tips and/or tricks for [eventually] making the transition from block heels to stiletto heels as well as going up in height (please and thank you).

u/DragLower8677 — 1 month ago

"Favorite White Person" "Invited To The Cookout" "Honorary Black Card" "Give 'Em A Pass"

I have never seen a white person falling over themself to make Black people or celebrities an honorary part of the community the same way that some Black people do with white people and celebrities.

Even if it's in jest, it needs to stop. If there is a white person who supports and contributes to civil rights causes, the Black community, and does the oh-so noble job of not being racist, there is already a term for what they are: an ally. There is no need to do all of this hoopla and act like someone is the second coming just because they did what all other non-Black people should do and treat Black people with basic respect.

u/DragLower8677 — 2 months ago

My Parents Are In A Toxic Relationship

....With each other.

I'm tired of blowing up my group chat and I just needed to vent.

I don't know how people so grown can be so stupid. Pray for me.

u/DragLower8677 — 2 months ago

I Saved $6k At 18 Y/O

I'm a late 18 and it's not much but it's honest work. I can't tell anyone I know but I'd still like to be celebrate with someone(s).

​​P.S.: Please don't take the meme seriously, I just included it because I thought it was funny.

Edit: I'd also love to hear from other ladies what we're investing in nowadays!

Edit 2: Thank you so much for all the love and advice, ladies! I will be looking into the S&P 500​ as well as opening a high-yield savings account (actually have an appointment later this week at the bank so we'll see how it goes).

Also, just wanted to encourage all of y'all—but especially the younger Black girls in here—to be proud of wherever you are on your financial journey!

u/DragLower8677 — 2 months ago

White People Really Care More About Animal Rights Than Civil Rights

Look, I get it, they'll never truly care or comprehend, etc.

But I just find it mind-boggling how you can sit there until you're blue in the face and explain all the ways in which slavery, racism, white supremacy, and literally everything else still has horrific effects that are still prevalent in today's society and a white person will struggle to imagine how you could even think like that.

But let Fido go an hour without food and suddenly we need to overhaul the Constitution to include animal rights, arrest everyone who's ever breathed at the damn dog wrong, and raise $100k for the dog's therapy.

Please, I'm tired.

u/DragLower8677 — 2 months ago

Are Y'all Going To The Bronx or Brooklyn For Jamaican Food And Why?

Please, let's put convenience and proximity aside. I want to hear from people who have been both uptown (I want to say along White Plains Road, specially along and past Gun Hill Road) and downtown in Brooklyn.

Personally, I'd say the Bronx because, well, it's basically Little Jamaica. Brooklyn has Little Caribbean but if I want Jamaican food then I think it makes more sense to go to Little Jamaica as opposed to Little Caribbean but I'm interested in hearing others' opinions.

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u/DragLower8677 — 2 months ago

Ladies Who Want Marriage And Children...

I made this post a couple days ago but it was removed due to incorrect flaring. However, I'd still like to keep the conversation going.

So again, real, serious question: Why do you want those things? Like, is there a specific feeling that you guys get when imagining those things?

I'm not trying to be snarky—I genuinely want to understand because I don't feel the desire for those things.​

Also, for the married women and the women in serious relationships: does it ever cross your mind that your partner could very much just wake up and leave you [and your children] one day? Again, not trying to be rude but that's something that I've always wondered myself about marriage.

Edit: This is NOT a post meant to call one way of living and choices right or wrong nor judge people who are married, want to get married, have kids, or want kids.

u/DragLower8677 — 2 months ago

What Is With The Chloe Bailey Hate?

The lady isn't perfect—she's collaborated with Chris Brown, let's just get that out of the way—but for God's sake, people criticize her more for playing dress up and living her life than they do for that.

From that "sexy video" she posted a couple years back till now, all I've ever seen is people just antagonizing her for...existing?

And I know that's (unfortunately) just how life is for Black women (especially in Hollywood) but, in my opinion, Chloe just receives an abnormal amount of hate for things that her peers—hell, even​ her sister—would get away with.

u/DragLower8677 — 2 months ago

This "Respect Your Elders" Nonsense Has GOT To Stop

I'm not saying that you have to be nasty to them but some elders are just very old and very, very stupid and/or ignorant.

Also being older does not mean anything. I will treat you with respect because you are a human being deserving of respect but if you're old enough to open your big mouth then you are old enough to get cussed out as well.

u/DragLower8677 — 2 months ago

Wearing Bonnets Outside Is Still Considered Ghetto?

But why though?

I can understand if it's because going outside in a bonnet exposes it to a lot of germs which you would then bring back into your bed.

But let's say that you have two separate bonnets, one for outside and one for inside. Is it not just the same thing as wearing a hat?

And to the crowd that says that it looks tacky: why not just style it as a part of the outfit? It doesn't have to look out of place; maybe you just don't know how to put that shit on

Edit: Okay, so I'm seeing that a lot of ladies are likening it to wearing pajamas outside (which isn't a bad thing if that's how you choose to view it). But now I'm curious...Do y'all put durags/wave caps for men in the same category?

u/DragLower8677 — 3 months ago

Do Y'all Ever See Each Other In Other Subreddits?

NOT IN A CREEPY WAY!

I think of it as continously seeing a stranger. The world is so big and the internet is even bigger (in my opinion) so I find it cool that sometimes I run into someone whose username I recognize from this subreddit.

u/DragLower8677 — 3 months ago

Question for the Ladies w/ Big Feet

I'm not talking about being a size 8 or 9...This question is for my 10+ girlies: Where do you shop for cute—key word CUTE—shoes (namely heels)?

I'm so tired of wearing granny shoes (no offense to all the grandmas out there. Y'all rock it, it's just not for me). I wanna wear cute shoes too.

u/DragLower8677 — 3 months ago

Why Can I Not Get Along With My Mother?

We are quite literally never even remotely close pages in the same book. If I'm mad, she's happy. If I'm happy, she's mad. If I want to get takeout, she wants to cook at home.

(The above were sarcastic understatements. We disagree on a much more fundamental level).

u/DragLower8677 — 3 months ago

I Don't Enjoy Sex At All

I'm young so I know that's probably part of the "issue" and that, like anything, with age and more experience it will [probably] get better. ​

But I was under the impression that after a couple times that things would at least start to feel a bit enjoyable. But no, I feel nothing or pain. PIV sucks, getting eaten out feels like what I imagine a dog drinking from its water bowl feels like, and anything with my breasts just feels like its sensory play for my partner.

Even mastrubation just feels like I'm going through the motions.

Obviously, it's not supposed to feel like this but is there anything that helped you ladies actually enjoy sex and adjacent activities?

u/DragLower8677 — 3 months ago

How Do Y'all Not Sweat?

It's HOT and every time I step out I end up looking like James Brown. Do you ladies have any tips and tricks (please and thank you)?

u/DragLower8677 — 3 months ago