She's Human...

One of the girls in my teen group has gotten herself into a mess. She's pregnant, her home environment is very instable, and the guy she is pregnant by has no real feelings for her. He says that he knows the baby is his but he doesn't want a kid right now. He is going off to college and he doesn't want a baby slowing him down. She came to me asking what she should do, and I told her that just like choosing to have sex was her choice, the consequences of her actions must be her choice as well. She was a little upset because I didn't tell her what she should do, but I can only help so much.

There is no easy way out of this situation. If she chooses to keep the child, life will be a bigger struggle for her than it already is. If she gets rid of the child, she'll have to live with that decision for the rest of her life. She has a part-time job after school, and no money.

I can offer moral support, but I have so many other girls that depend on me. I cannot support her financially, which is what I think she wanted. She kept throwing hints. I caught them, but I played dumb. She asked if she could stay with me for a while and I told her that couldn't do that. We signed a waiver at the center that strictly forbids us to do so. All I could say to her was, I've been there and I know what you're up against. I didn't want to give her the I told you so song. I'm sure she has heard it by now.

I am disappointed but it's life. Things happen. She has a lot of potential but a baby is a huge responsibility. I don't think she understands what is in store, but she will soon.

What would you do in this situation?