Teenage pregnancy is a growing problem in Bermuda. The numbers have fluctuated through the years. Studies have shown that girls raised in poverty, in single-parent homes, and by parents with lower levels of education are more likely to become adolescent mothers. Between April 2009 and March 2010, there were 71 pregnancies in girls age 19 and under. (Teen Haven) Education is affected when the teenager becomes pregnant. Often young girls are too busy raising their child, they forget about their education and there social life which in turn affects their future. Teenage pregnancy does not allow the teen mothers to complete their studies and affect the social well beings. It has been seen that some 1.3% teenager mothers can do so because of the
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Such as education, most girls dropout of school to stay with the baby and so they do not graduate and further their education. Bermudian’s also find it difficult for single teenage mothers to make a living, because they do not have the education qualifications to have a good paying job, and also have numerous commitments to the baby. Bermuda teen pregnancy is a social problem that affects the entire community. The cause of teenage pregnancy is not only the fault of the individual. There are a countless number of causes that give rise to teenage pregnancy these include family and community.
Bermudians would say that these teenage girls are the ones to blame for the reason of their pregnancy. They would also consider their family as a reason for their teen’s responsibility. Teens result in pregnancy and this is an effect of lack of leisure time. Teen pregnancy has an effect that takes away freedom, such as hanging out with fiends going shopping. Others would judge a teen’s background on how they were raised, such as brought up in a drug family or single parenting. These are the type of teens that will end up pregnant. Will this small island continue to allow bad judgment on our young
Such as education, most girls dropout of school to stay with the baby and so they do not graduate and further their education. Bermudian’s also find it difficult for single teenage mothers to make a living, because they do not have the education qualifications to have a good paying job, and also have numerous commitments to the baby. Bermuda teen pregnancy is a social problem that affects the entire community. The cause of teenage pregnancy is not only the fault of the individual. There are a countless number of causes that give rise to teenage pregnancy these include family and community.
Bermudians would say that these teenage girls are the ones to blame for the reason of their pregnancy. They would also consider their family as a reason for their teen’s responsibility. Teens result in pregnancy and this is an effect of lack of leisure time. Teen pregnancy has an effect that takes away freedom, such as hanging out with fiends going shopping. Others would judge a teen’s background on how they were raised, such as brought up in a drug family or single parenting. These are the type of teens that will end up pregnant. Will this small island continue to allow bad judgment on our young