What needs to happen now, is for the daughter to get some good advice from people she can trust. She has many important decisions to make. A teen who is pregnant has three options to consider. One is to place the baby for adoption. Another is to have an abortion, and the last is to raise the child herself.
Today there is less stigma attached to being a teen mom, and many girls choose to become a parent.
But as adults know, being a parent is a huge responsibility. It may be helpful to have your daughter talk with a family counselor, someone who can help her think through all the pros and cons of each option. Often teen girls get pregnant to hold onto a boyfriend, or to have something to love of their own. They do not think about all the dirty diapers, the crying at night, and the loss of social life. Counselors can help pregnant teens face the reality of parenthood, not the fantasy.