Support & Evidence
The real problem is the social attitude towards teen pregnancy. Teen pregnancy is only a problem because we make it out to be.’’, very few people would agree with this. Many believe that teenage pregnancy is one of the worst things that could happen to a teenage girl. And this is very true in some ways. Not saying they ruin their life forever because bringing another live to this planet should never be looked down upon, but it not a very wise thing to do at such a young age
Another reason teenage pregnancy isn’t the smartest choice is the financial difficulties that lies ahead for both mother and child. The economy is reaching its downfall if it hasn't already done so. Few teens can financially support a child after its birth. Money is number one in raising a child. From food to diapers and clothing it can get very costly. Teenager girls are still in school many still live at home rent free. As much as your parents are there for you, one should never count on someone especially to raise your child. That’s why it is important to stay in school and not get pregnant so the person can gain educational and job skills.
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To prevent teenage pregnancy we can make teens more aware of how to practice safe sex. Teenage pregnancy prevention that is being taught in schools is various contraceptive techniques. Although abstinence remains the best way to prevent pregnancy among teens, it is facts that there are still a large number of them who will be involved in sexual relations. For example, it is important that teens be provided with broad information on how to do so responsibly using various contraceptive techniques. Most of the sex education in schools consists of one message. “ don’t have sex-but if you do , use a condom”. The problem that rises from this is that teenagers are not exposed to extensive information on the various forms of birth control, condoms, and other methods of prevention that are available.
This issue raises the question of what can be done to prevent and lower the rates of teenage pregnancy. In order to prevent teenage pregnancy teenagers need to have a comprehensive understanding of abstinence,contraceptive techniques, and consequences. Although there are many different ways to prevent a teenage girl from becoming pregnant, the only one that is absolutely effective is sexual abstinence. This method is the only one that guarantees no risk of getting pregnant and protects teens from getting any STD’s. For many years abstinence years abstinence has been viewed as a decision based upon a religious or moral belief.
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