There are a lot of teen mothers growing up in this world wondering, what if I would have stayed in school? What could I have become? Would it have made my life easier if I had thought first?
Teens don't think of the consequences of their actions. They don't think that the aftermath of their irresponsibility can lead to pregnancy. Having a child comes with a lot of responsibility. The teen doesn't fully understand that all free time is lost, that she will have to find some may to support herself and the child, and that any of her aspirations for future plans are now drastically changed. Children take up a lot of time, which also means, no more school.
If we can some how get through to them that this is what happens when you get irresponsible, it will eliminate a big portion of the problem. One of the best ways of getting the point across is to have a guest speaker that h
The reason why teaching about protection is good is obvious. The reason the words "some times" are underlined is because teaching them about sex some times drives a teen that normally wouldn't have had sex till later on in there lives to think, 'well, it seems like everyone is doing it. If it's important enough that we must learn about it in school then I guess it's normal.' So the argument that education is the best prevention goes both ways.
There is no real solution to the teen pregnancy problem but education and teen to parent communication are good steps in the right direction. We need to let our children know that we are there for them and that we care. After all no one wants to think of what they 'could have' become.
On the other hand, though not every parent thinks so, but their children do listen to them. Any words of advice or even telling them about your own experiences as a teen
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