enormous costs to themselves, their children, and even society. While the statistics are clear

however deciding one clear and cut cause for why the numbers are so overwhelming is an

infeasible task. In a large percentage of teenage pregnancy cases the mothers are products of

an impoverish environment. Impoverish environments usually lead to academic failure.

Academic failure usually tends to lead to a failure to have, much less achieve future dreams.

And the lack of aspiration, and a feeling of hopelessness and helplessness cna sometimes lead

to low-self esteem. Finally, Teen pregnancy is just one of the many of the horrible consequences

The burdens placed upon disadvantaged teens who are victims of early childbearing

are undeniable and undisputable. Trying to decipher the cause that contribute to the dilemma

of teenage pregnancy from its effects, however, leads to a "which came first, the chicken or the

egg?" dilemma. Educational failure, poverty, lack of future aspirations, the media and low

self-esteem are understood to be negative outcomes of early childbearing. However it is my

discouraged. They become upset with themselves and with those who failed to set good

The desire for love from another also plays a part in a teenage girl's desire to become

throw a curve in the road of one's future. However, an adolescent female who feels discouraged by

While poverty, academic under achievement, lack of future goal and the media all

The American popular culture glorifies sex and ignores responsibility. Beginning in early

to teach themselves. "Well, maybe the father can teach the baby to love," great idea. However,

eliminating those risk factors, which would be a aimless task because they're will always be

attributes also lead to an increase in the likelihood of teen pregnancy.

So what can be done to not stop, but at least slow down this problem? All teenagers need

typical reason's of why this 14 year old wanted a baby; "Because I want to", "Why not?" and

pressure from society, tv and radio, physical or emotional abuse at home, or even just the need

"My 14 year old baby wants a baby." When conversating with one of the girls, Montel got the

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