Causes of Teen Pregnancy Essay

rest of their lives. What is the truth behind sex and is it really worth the talk? Sex is something that should be saved until two people are wed. First of all, what are the facts and risks about sex? The common facts are that intercourse can cause pregnancy and STD’s. STD’s are sexually transmitted diseases. Different kinds of STD’s are HIV, genital herpes, genital warts,…

It is not enough to simply teach about STI’s and why they would want to avoid them since many of these teens are not afraid of the risks because they cannot see a long-term future for themselves. Public education is offered and required in all 50 states; placing good teachers who can also be a mentor to students may be a good place to start. Electives in…

of negative effects from alcohol, all of which can lead to distressed interactions with others, particularly police officers or other responsible adults who try to intervene. Some interesting facts relating to teen drinking are: the average age teen boys first try alcohol is age 11, for teen girls it’s 13 and…

substance abuse is and probably always will be one of the biggest problems throughout our country unless the citizens of this country come together, as a whole, put a stop to it. The United States has numerous social ills such as crime, poverty, teen pregnancy, domestic and child abuse, and the spread of STD’s. These issues defy our country in many ways, but drug abuse is the highest and easiest kind of societal pressure. The author speaks to the entire population when referring…

Underage Drinking In Iowa Drinking holds host to several deaths every single year and happens to be the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. Drinking also causes serious health problems and can trigger negative conditions such as depression, suicidal thoughts, lower inhibitions which can gateway into even worse circumstances, and most devastatingly it causes death to innocent lives due to drunk driving. Underage drinking is a very profound problem that exists amongst adolescents which can…

problems in many spheres of life. Duquette, Cheryll, et al. "Teaching Students With Developmental Disabilities: Tips From Teens And Young Adults With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder." teaching exceptional children 39.2- (2006) Although FAS may be the primary disability, secondary disabilities, such as depression, homelessness, trouble with the law, unwanted pregnancies, difficulties keeping a job, addiction problems, and suicide ideation, often develop during adolescence. The best …

There are many tests that high schoolers wish to pass, but there is one that nearly all of them hope turns out negative. The results of the classic pregnancy test, as stressful as any final or midterm, bring either extreme relief or powerful emotions of fear and sadness to teenagers. Sadly, there are government-sponsored programs that inadvertently cause more young women to pass this upside-down examination. Abstinence-only sex education programs are almost completely ineffective at achieving…

problems is binge drinking, this is when a teen or anyone drinks overlay or a lot in a short amount of time. Binge drinking can harm your body in many ways, including headaches, hangovers, shakiness, vomiting, and memory loss. It also makes you behave in many ways including, falls, Assaults, Car accidents, Unplanned pregnancy, Shame and embarrassment, Loss of valuable items such as a damaged car or lost phone, Reckless spending while intoxicated. Teens and others…

because they chose to be parents," said Abbie Goldberg, a psychologist at Clark University in Massachusetts who researches gay and lesbian parenting. Gays and lesbians rarely become parents by accident, compared with an almost 50 percent accidental pregnancy rate among heterosexuals, Goldberg said. "That translates to greater commitment on average and more involvement."” “Research has shown that the kids of same-sex couples — both adopted and biological kids —…

As a student that attended a high school that had the highest pregnancy statistics around, I believe that they should have realized that propagandizing abstinence was not working and instead promote sexual education in a different way. Just to provide an idea of how high the pregnancy outcomes were, in my grade alone there were six pregnancies by our junior year. I had no idea what possible contraception methods were most affective, where to get them…