Teenage pregnancy is defined as a teenage or underage girl, usually within the ages of 13-17, becoming pregnant. 13 million children are born to women under age 20 worldwide, more than 90% in developing countries. sex by age 20 is the norm across the world, and countries with low levels of adolescent pregnancy accept sexual relationships among teenagers and provide comprehensive and balanced information about sexuality.Studies have indicated that adolescent girls are often in abusive relationships at the time of their conceiving. They have also reported that knowledge of their pregnancy has often intensified violent and controlling behaviours on part of their boyfriends. Women under age 18 are twice as likely to be beaten by their child's father than women over age 18.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teenage_pregnancy
28 comments:
i think that the statistics really show what the world has come to... being a teen parent really messes up your life...
i agree with hannah:)
being a teen parent really messes up your life!
I agree with them too(:
Not only would you miss out on a lot of school, but it would also make it harder to get a job with little education once you're older.
i agree with them too. Becoming a teen parent can destroy your life.
Teens should not be allowed to have kids, they are not old enough to care for a baby yet. and they might not care as much about the baby because they might be at a college or high-school party instead of taking care of their child
That had a lot of really good facts. I didn't know anything about the abusive relationship thing.
It's not just about everyone talking about what a bad person you are. When you become pregnant, everything must be put on hold; school, job, friends, family etc. It messes up your life and everything you had planned for yourself.
i think teen pregnancy should not be allowed. why would you have a kid if your still a kid??? that doesnt make sense. i you still live at home withh your madree and u dont pay rent you dnt need a kidd!!!
I think it's sad that their are more and more kids having sex these days, i think it would be so sad to have a parent that is a teen. They are still children too.
I agree with what Hannah said. Teen pregnancy is REALLY scary, having a baby when your a teen can really mess up someone's life.
being a teen parent would suck
you couldnt go to parties or anything cuz you have to watch your kid
abstinence all the wayyyyy(:
Being a teen parent is the worst you can do for your life. People miss out on so much and end up having not a very bright future. They need to start making better choices.
I agree with Lauren and Hannah =] teen pregnancy can really mess up your life.
I think kids should not be parents because they cant take care of babies. Plus it will mess up the persons life.
Teens are the second to rocks in worst parents. with pregnancy through the rough and std's flowing though the teenage population, pregnancy is a potentially dangerous risk.
i believe that teen pregnancy is the worst thing that can happen to a teen. it messes up the rest of their life.
Having a child when your're a teen is scary and can change your plans for life.
I think teen pregnancy is a horrible thing, it should be prevented.
i agree with them too. Teen parenting messes up your dreams.
I agree with Ian :)
Teen pregnancy messes everything up
being pregnant really could mess up your life first of all you miss allot of school and it gives out a bad influence on other people.
Teen pregnancy is ridiculous and should not be allowed. Being a teenager and being a parent totally screws up your life.
if you get pregnant under 18 i think your dumb. Having a baby messes up everthing you planed for. So don't get pregnant.
My friend got pregnant at 14
she only missed a little bit of school and now she's in college
she took care of her child really well and the father supports them
so unless they can care for the child they shouldn't get pregnant
nice blog!
teen pregnancy is one of the worst things. It ruins a childs life
Being a parent at such a young age is going to screw up their lives.
ok i dont care BUT WHAT THE HECK IS THIS MAN!!! it is right to have babies at teen age NOOO that is why you need to wait trust me it messes with you life what have this world comeing too.
i agree about this article that you wrote it states that becoming a teen parent can ruin the future of a younger life
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