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6.   How to Break the News

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How to break ......



Of course telling your parents that you’re pregnant isn’t easy, but here are some suggestions on breaking the news...

5 Top Ways

1. I’ve got a plan

 - Have a solid plan of action, your parents won’t feel as stressed if you know w hat you’re going to do.

2. Sincerely

 - You just told them that their precious little girl is knocked up, be sensitive and open minded to their feelings

3. In Person

THE NEWS - Make sure when you’re telling your parents this life changing news, you are face to face with them.

4. Break it to them gently

 - Don’t just blurt it out, maybe ease them into it by telling them how you’re day went.

5. Calmly

 - It would be bad for you to tell them in a fit of rage. You need to act responsible and show them that you are taking a good first step by telling them.

 

5 Top Worst Ways

1. Over the phone

 - Whenever giving potentially bad news, always be in person

2. In public

 - To avoid any embarrassing or violent scenes, tell them privately

3. Caught off guard

 - Now come on, would you really want to be the cause of a heart attack?

4. In front of other relatives

 - Despite what you think, your grandparents won’t be devastated by you being

pregnant, it’s the part about their baby girl having sex that bothers them.

5. Don’t let them be t he last to know

 - Probably the worst way for your parents to find out you’re pregnant is from

- Don't just blurt it out, maybe ease them into it by telling them how you're day went.