The country with the highest teen pregnancy rate is America, for every 1,000 teens 57 will be pregnant before 20. The second highest is New Zealand where for every 1,000 teens 51 will become pregnant between 15-19. So why is this number so high not just in our country but worldwide(Sedgh)? We can easily blame the teens for not sustaining abstinence, but this doesn’t prevent the problem. Taking preventive action is the only way to decrease these statistics, because expecting all teens to remain abstinent is naive. Although birth control promotes promiscuity, yes birth control should be available for teens over the counter because it would lower teen pregnancy rates and can help balance hormones.
Politicians, conservatives, concerned parents,
Politicians, conservatives, concerned parents,