Multiple award-winning Ghanaian actress and movie producer Juliet Ibrahim has shared her views on the growing idea among some young women who believe they can intentionally have a child without being in a committed relationship or marriage.
Speaking in an interview on The Afternoon Show on TV3 Ghana, the actress said she does not support that approach, stressing that raising a child alone can be extremely difficult.
According to Juliet Ibrahim, while some young ladies claim relationships and marriage are no longer as important as they used to be, she believes having a supportive partner is crucial when bringing children into the world.
“I wouldn’t advise any young lady to have a child without being married or having a supportive co-parenting partner, because raising kids alone is not easy,” she said.
The actress, who recently turned 40, explained that she has always believed children should grow up in a home where both parents are involved, even if the couple is not legally married.
“No, I wouldn’t advise that when it comes to children. I’ve always wanted to believe in having a home when you have kids. So even if you are not trying to be married legally, you have to be with someone who understands what it takes to co-parent. You just can’t have kids with someone and think you can do it on your own. It’s so difficult, and those kids always need the other parent figure in their lives no matter what,” she explained.
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Juliet Ibrahim further noted that some of her friends share the belief that they can simply have a child and raise the child alone. However, she often cautions them that the reality is not as easy as it may seem.
“I have friends who usually say that, and I tell them it’s not easy to do it alone as they see it. Because these kids have friends who have both parents who ask them questions. So I always advise people to really think about it very well before jumping into something like that,” she added.
Despite her stance, the actress acknowledged that some women are sometimes forced into such decisions due to societal pressure, especially when they feel they are getting older and marriage is not happening as expected. In such situations, she said individuals may choose what works best for them, but she emphasized that she would not recommend that path for young women.
