Teen Pregnancy In The U.s
The way the media sometimes portrays teen pregnancy makes it seem like there are millions of pregnant young girls out there. And, in fact, the numbers are still shocking. But could it be that the efforts of sexual education classes and nonprofit organizations dedicated to reducing teen pregnancy rates are actually beginning to make a difference?
Recent Media on Teen Pregnancy
In recent years the release of the popular movie Juno about teen pregnancy, along with the news of teen icon Jamie Lynn Spears and other celebrity teen pregnancies, the media has recently implied that teen pregnancy is becoming more commonplace, or at least more socially accepted. This is not necessarily true, as sex education in the schools seems to be working to find its message across to teens: abstain or use protection.
Statistics: Teen Pregnancy
The Guttmacher Institute released a study indicating that each year nearly 750,000 teens between the ages of 15-19 become pregnant in the United States, but that the rate is at its lowest level in 30 years. Between 1990 and 2002 the rate of teens who had ever had intercourse declined by 28%, and every state in America saw declines in teen pregnancy rates. [U.S. Teenage Pregnancy Statistics, Guttmacher Institute, September 2006].
Tips for Parents
Parents of teens are obviously concerned about what they can do to serve prevent the chances of their teenager becoming pregnant. The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy offers tips for parents including being clear about your contain values and attitudes, talking with teens early and often about sex, knowing your children’s friends, quick-witted what kids are watching and listening to, and helping teens understand that there are better options for their future than early parenthood.
Teen Pregnancy Resources
For more information on teen pregnancy visit Teenpregnancy.org or Plannedparenthood.org.
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