As a teenager, one of the most difficult things you could ever have to do is to tell your Dad that you are pregnant. Trying to work up the courage alone is enough to prevent many teens from opening up to their Father. Surely you are wondering what he will think of you and if he will still love you. You are feeling alone and you know that he needs to be told. Here is how to tell your Dad you are pregnant, and finally get it over with.
First of all, you should know that your Dad will always love you. Dads are very protective over their daughters, and he will surely be upset to some degree. He may be furious, and may even scream and yell. In spite of this, he will still love you and still want your happiness above all else. Dads have little choice but to accept that their little girls are growing up, and that you will someday leave them. With that said, try to understand that his anger is understandable to a degree.
When you are ready to tell him, make sure that you are alone. You do not want to bring the Father of the baby into the picture at this point, even if he is willing. Sit down with your Dad alone and tell him the news. Make sure that you are willing to be truthful with him regardless of past lies that you may have told him. Betrayal is not a good thing when you are telling your Dad something so important. Explain to him how you feel about the situation and listen to his advice.
Telling your Dad your are pregnant as a teenager is not a normal thing for a Dad to expect, so it will take a bit of time for most fathers to accept it and process it. Give them the space to do so, and be there when he has questions or just needs to talk. He is sure to want to know details of the situation, and you should be willing to give him those you are comfortable with. He will inevitably feel as though he did something wrong, or was not there for you when he should have been.
Over time, telling your Dad you are pregnant will be a good thing. Dad will eventually come around, and sometimes it turns out much better than you might expect. The vast majority of Dads want only for their kids to be happy, and safe. If you can show him that you are both, then he will ease his stance somewhat over time.
Some Dads are not the types that you can go to, and I do not want to overlook that fact here. If you have a father that is prone to violence, drinking, or any other form of abuse, then chances are you should go to someone else with your pregnancy. A school counselor, trusted extended family member, mom, or even a trusted family friend might all be options to look at. If you feel that you would be in any danger in telling your Father, then you need to talk with a counselor or even a law enforcement officer. Explain the situation and get advice on what to do next. There are many support systems out there that can help you in this situation if you seek them out and are willing to take the help.
