a. Economic–Can He Support a Child.

Does he have a job? Is he married with another family to support? What is the age of the father? If a teenager, is he still in school?

b. Social Implications. These implications indicate the reaction of the news by his peers. Will the pregnancy force an early marriage? If married to someone else, how will this affect that relationship?

c. Psychological Response.

(1) May question whether he is the father.

(2) May experience a sense of loss or grief if he cannot be involved with the child. In some states, adoption without his consent may be allowed.

(3) May experience anger from the girl, her or his parents.

(4) May affect his relationship with another female.