Dear Pastor,

I am asking for your advice. I am 15 years old and living in the United States. I have been with this 16-year-old boy for five months and he recently told me that he got his ex-girlfriend pregnant.

Can you give me your best advice? Thank you.

S.C., Florida, United States

Dear S.C.,

If you have sex with this young man, he may get you pregnant too. You are 15 years old and you should not be going steady with any young man. You should have male friends but they should be your social friends. you should go out in groups and there is where it should stop until you get older.

Your parents should know all your friends and should give you guidance. You should not hide anything about boys from your parents or guardian.

Tell this young man that you do not wish to continue to be his friend. Tell him that a 16-year-old young man is not capable of being a good and responsible father. Do not entertain him on the phone or meet with him at any time.

Pastor