This article states that the rate of teen pregnancies is at the lowest it has been in 40 years. Researchers believe it is because more teens are using birth control. The rate of pregnancy is higher in African Americans and Hispanics than in Caucasians. The rate of abortions is also higher in those races. This is believed to be because Caucasians have more access to birth control.
I don't know if I believe this article. I know way more teenagers who are getting, or have been pregnant, now than when I was a teen. I am not judging them, as I have no right to. I was a teen mom. I just think that shows like "16 and pregnant" and "Teen Mom" make it look glamorous to have babies young. I hope my daughters are smart enough to wait until marriage, but if they do become sexually active, you can bet I will put them on birth control. I know how hard it is to be a teen mom, and I wouldn't want my babies to have to struggle like I did.
I feel like when I was younger there were not that many pregnancies either but at the same time, I did not really focus on those things when I was younger. I could not even imagine having sex when I was young.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very great arguable post! Yes, I do believe birth control is more available to kids than it was 8years ago when I was in high school. Some of the girls in my class that year had no idea even it was let alone where to get it. But now Obama care is coming in effect and they are having issues with birth control, its low now but if they take it off the market, I think they will be sorry. VERY good post and interesting! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMegan Hanna