Its not that hard to do!
2007-07-13 13:27:18 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
what you have to remember is that most teens are not mature enough to think things through and make good choices. also- parents tend not to teach their kids the right info about sex and that is a big reason that protection does not get used- they just are not educated enough. if you think it is a problem tell the school borad that you are against abstinance only sex education in school, because honestly, it is not practical and when they are not taught all the options, they are not able to make the best EDUCATED choice! so for all those parents that are too afraid to talk about it, you should start, and teach your child that it CAN and WILL happen if you dont use protection,or make the best choice for them, otherwise the trend will continue.
2007-07-13 13:30:51 · answer #1 · answered by Haley 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When I was a teenager, I knew more than my parents and everybody else (HA! don't most teenagers....lol) so the idea that they are in charge and in control and "don't worry, that can't happen to me", is allll wrong!
I don't think parents talk to their teens as much about that kind of thing. I've seen an awful lot of teens asking questions on here that they should be asking their parents about. And I've seen some of the answers they are getting, and they are far from accurate or correct.
I'm sure they've heard of protection, but when BF/GF says "it's okay, you can't get pregnant or I'm on the pill"........there you go.
Not sure how anybody can remedy this, or make it better. It's been happening for a looonnnggg time, even though information is more readily available.
2007-07-13 20:35:49 · answer #2 · answered by ksmomma3 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's more of a playing house deal with them. Or to keep their man. To piss their mom off. Or because the baby is the only one to give love to them... And most of all, because teens don't sit back and actually think about life, or the what if's. They are out for fun, and are hooked up in their fairytale life. Sadly it takes something like a pregnancy to wake them up.
There are more single mother's having children then teens. Good question, and it's true. But, I think everyone teen or not, male or female should realize how hard it is to make it in this world, let alone bringing someone else into it.
In the end, there is nothing we can do but, sit back, shake our heads and judge them while we continue to pay for their mistakes. Let's just hope the child/ren are getting the good deal in the end. :)
2007-07-13 20:38:33 · answer #3 · answered by ~Kim~ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its not just the education that the kids lack. If they are young, they may be too embarrassed to admit they want to have sex, and so do not get the condoms. And often the first time its unplanned, so they are not prepared then either.
I can understand the dilemma - prepare them and are you condoning it? And if you don't prepare them, are they able to cope with the consequences?
And even when contraception is available, are they responsible enough to use it properly? Are the girls going to remember to take it at the same time EVERY day? Are they going to use the condom EACH AND EVERY TIME?
Abstinence is the best solution, but human nature does get in the way.
2007-07-13 20:38:14 · answer #4 · answered by Barb Outhere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teenage pregnancy happens because some teenagers have a "it won't happen to me" attitude.
Protection? YES, absolutely. Abstinence is a sure thing but it's not always realistic.
2007-07-13 20:48:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
for MANY reasons...... one being no protection is 100% effective. many get started in sex from peer pressure, drugs, alcohol, etc, and other just dont care. i had my first son when i was 18; and btw, i was on the pill and he used a condom. and i still got pregnant; so yeah, i was using protection. dont make such an assumption!! it was just meant to happen, and so it did.
many young girls (and guys) are too embarrassed to buy protection; or else dont have the money to buy it anyway, and dont want to be seen at a clinic getting it for free. i agree totally with k'smomma; parents just dont talk to their kids about it anymore. theres WAY too many young kids on here asking stuff that really should be discussed with their parents, and people on here get nasty and mean about it and they still dont get their answers. i say if theyre asking for the info, might as well give them the correct info then to have them not know; cause if theyre here asking, i bet theyre too embarrassed to ask mom or dad.
2007-07-13 20:38:57 · answer #6 · answered by Sarah M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Teenage pregnancy isn't that bad. It is only bad if the teen makes it that way. I am a teen and I am due in 2 weeks. This has been the best thing that has happened to me. After I got pregnant I turned my life around. I brought my grades up and now I am 17 and work full time at Caterpillar Inc. People like you need to stop downgrading younger parents. God chosed for them to get pregnant at that age for a reason.
2007-07-13 20:32:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Protection fails. No form of contraception is 100% effective. Lots of people get pregnant while using protection. 60% of pregnancies are unplanned.
As far as those that get pregnant while not using protection...well sexual education isn't what is should be (thanks a lot to the push for abstinence only education...teens will have sex and need to know how to do it responsibily!)
2007-07-13 20:31:58 · answer #8 · answered by gjs2113 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
you don't think it could happen to you when you are young. actually your more afraid of your mom finding out then of pregnancy. the really sad thing is with all the pregnancies there are a ton more stds out there, because teens aren't worried about them.
i was a teen once, i remember how ignorant i was. bottom line is the kids are young, and make poor choices because of alchohol, peer pressure and "love"
your right though, it drives me crazy all these kids getting pregnant when i am wanting it so bad...
2007-07-13 20:35:44 · answer #9 · answered by karateJenn 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
they have heard of it but in the moment does not always happen. Emotion can override intellect. Misconceptions about the reality of conception. People have different understanding of the reality of what is possible at different times as they are learning about life. We all have different learning curves in all aspects of life. What is obvious to you might not even have an ounce of understanding by someone else. Just because someone can have sex does not mean they understand sex and the repercussions.
2007-07-13 20:44:13 · answer #10 · answered by rainbowtabby 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋