Causes of Teen Pregnancy Essay

weather the fetus is considered a living human being or not, does the parents, or anyone for that matter, have the right to terminate or abort the pregnancy. The answer is yes. There are many acceptable reasons for choosing to have an abortion including health of the fetus, not being ready for the responsibilities of raising a child or even pregnancy resulting from rape.…

What is teen pregnancy? Teen pregnancy is when a female under the age of twenty becomes pregnant. Becoming pregnant at this age can be due to choices made on one’s own or by force. I believe that teen pregnancy can have its ups and downfalls. It can either benefit teenagers that are experiencing pregnancy or it could cause harm; whether it is physical, mental, or emotional. The lives of the teens could be dramatically affected; not only their lives but the lives of the people involved, such as…

Another reason teens have sex can be due to pressure from their surroundings. In a study conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, 48% of teens ages 12-17 reported they felt “a lot” of pressure to take part in sexual intercourse and/or do sexual acts. This pressure can come from a number of sources, but the biggest perpetrators are their fellow peers and the media. Mostly it is young men who feel a large pressure from their friends to have sex. While 23% of girls said they feel pressure to have…

one who lacks a usual or socially acceptable amount of money or material possessions (Webster). The question people are probably wondering is, why is there so much poverty? For that question to be answered is to take a look at the causes and effects. Teenage pregnancy, lack of education, and substance abuse are issues that may contribute to poverty in Arizona. Throughout the country poverty is a huge issue; with Arizona ranking one of the highest in the country. Many of the poor live their…

the national teen population (CDC 2014). Hispanics…

anti-abortionist fail to realize that abortion isn't an easy choice for a woman,but is labeling her as a murder really necessary? During the first few stages of pregnancy a baby is considered an “Embryo” ,which is basically a potential human being ;undifferentiated cells that exist as a part of a woman's body. Therefore , if the pregnancy is terminated in the early stages ,this concludes that this is not murder , it's a woman choosing what's best for her and her future. Women should be allowed…

as: juvenile, financial, emotional, substance, and moral issues. Juvenile or teen pregnancy is one of the key factors of infants being placed into adoption; however, only 1% of all teen pregnancies result with the baby being placed into adoption. Teen bodies may not be able to maintain carrying a baby for a such a long time so it is common that they may miscarry…

decrease teenage pregnancy and their dropout rates. With declining adolescent birth rate, according to (Kail & Cavanuagh, 2016) 1 in six young women will become pregnant. (pg. 311). Majority of teen pregnancies will be unintended due to teens using birth control incorrectly. When teens discover the pregnancy; this typically throws young lives into chaos. Forcing the adolescent to make the most painful decision of their life. Should she carry the baby? Or does she end the pregnancy? We hope she…

complications with the pregnancy then the mother’s health will be top priority. The mother’s health and life is far more important than her unborn child’s. In cases like rape or incest the mother does have a choice whether to go through with either the abortion or with the pregnancy. In making this decision though, the mother should remember her unborn child’s life is valuable and priceless. With making the decision, the mother should also consider not only the emotional damage an abortion…

Due to the high number of teens on social media, 9 out of 10, various platforms may be used to educate them about sexual intercourse and safe sex(Blaszczak-Boxe). If most teens spend most of their time on social media, social media platforms may be a great influence to teens in order for them to become educated on sexual education. For example, commercials who were made with the intention of promoting the harmful effects of smoking aimed to teenagers have shown an extreme influence on the…