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Sexual Health I just thought I'd speak out about this because I'm 18 years old my friends range from 16 to 19 but a lot of my friends and people I know are 16 /17! And to be honest I'm shocked that girls now a days in this day and age were contraception is so easy to get there's even clinics were you go on the pill for free where I live but yet everyone is pregnant!
My friend became pregnant last year just before her 16th birthday she had contraception but chose not to use it! And since she got pregnant 11 more girls I know who are all under 18 have become pregnant! I just don't understand why they chose not to use contraception when it's highly available to them! And I'm even more shocked and plain well scared of what they all have to say about it I've seen comments to each other on MySpace saying well done with your news! and awh you're so lucky I can't wait to have a baby from a 16 yr old?!!
I'm the kind of person that won't glamorize pregnancy to you so when my other friend announced she was pregnant I said you're an idiot do you know how much your life is going to change? Her reply was it won't change all my friends will mind the baby when I want to go out and my boyfriend will too and I'll still be able to go out every night of the week! I had to laugh because as much as people say oh I'll mind the baby for you anytime they change their mind really quick after the baby is born!
My best friend who had her baby a few months ago thought all these things too and planned to go back to school but now the baby's here she realized it's not glamorous at all and she can't live the same life she used to! She never sees her friends no more only me! She can't go to school again until the baby grows up! The boyfriend is never around! She hasn't been out in a year and a half and cries her eyes out every time I see her! people make remarks on her gained weight and people call her a slut even though she's not! These are the kind of things pregnant teens have to put up with!
I know this isn't partially well written but I'm just saying girls, use contraception! Seriously you have college and so many adventures to look forward to before having children and guys even if the girl says it's ok you don't have to use a condom still do never leave it up for someone else to decide ! and I would also like to add I'm not putting down teen mothers at all because I don't agree with people looking down on them at all I'm just saying if you're going to have sex under 18 please use contraception.
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29 16i totally agree with this, except I can't help but look down on teen moms. your right about contraception but I reallyhate how stupid girls are by thinking its great to have a kid when its really not at all.. it ruins your life and you baby probably won't have it so great either and it makes me feel really sorry for the kids. I'm 17 and could never think of bringing a child into this world.. it really makes me sick to see girls come into my work preg and can't even buy themselves a sandwich.
This just goes to show all the liberal haters who had a fit when the Pope said "condoms and contraception aren't the answer" that the availability of contraception and teaching about "safe sex" has done nothing against the increase of teen pregnancy. We shouldn't have lowered our standards to the point where abstinence is considered not only old and outdated, but completely unrealistic and uncool. This society is sick, maybe Osama was right to bomb us? And that's coming from a US Marine.
I was actually quite offended by this article, y'know...
Thank you for putting the message out there.Even though you weren't quite sure how to say it, it is still understandable and a good message to promote. Thanks for the message and I hope younge girls 12 and up read this too.
I totally agree! It seems to be a trend! like kids are accessorizes or something! Some girls should not have kids!
OMG thankyou! I swear its like a trend when I live like:
one or two girls I was like aww when is it due?
Three or five umm wow okay...
Five or more ...really -_- thank you high schools for reminding me to stay on track with my future!
Now my problem is (based in my town), it has been such a coincidence that among friends they are all pregnant and all around the same time. Like really girls U_U babies are not this seasons trend, they are a permanent responsibility. >:(
Is it because you come from a culture that values getting married early?
I think It's a disgrace. I don't associate with pregnant people who aren't married.
anyway, good luck to you and I think you've got a good head on your shoulderrs. Just be strong and don't be pursuaded by your pregnant peers.
In the end you will win and have an easier life. That's what my uncle told me, and he's very wise.
Look at me , I'm in my late 20s and only NOW am I planning for children with my fiance. And this is because we have decent jobs that we love.
ton of bricks and then they lose sleep because the baby wants to be fed at night. They fight with the baby daddy because he's really immature before AND after the baby arrives. The innocent mother f***er is just crying and crying and even though its cute and it will grow up, it will probably be in poverty since the baby momma didn't get an education and therefore doens't have a decent or high paying job. Either that or they can't work and they can't bring the baby to work and now they are stuck.
Well, I heard contraception isn't 100% but it greatly reduces it, however, it IS their life though and I know what you are talking about. I feel so sorry for them too especially if the guy isn't around the scene. I think they just want someone to love them and they think that this baby will do the trick. Either that or they grew up thinking that babies were like dolls that you play with and then when you're done with them you can put them away in the toy box, and then real life hits them like a
My late mom was guardian to our cousin as soon as she turned age 14
my mom made her go get on birth control. It's got to do with parenting
these moms/ dads need lay the law down and tell them they need to
get on birth control. If they don't want to than expect strict parenting
rules see some teens. they got too much time on their hands they
want bfs / gfs and they don't realize the risk their taking.
I agree totally. Its not just the under18 group either, it's the women that you know are going to make awful parents that I can't stand, the immature women. Every time I go to a club or w/e, I'll see at least one girl there that's heavily pregnant. It's disgusting that not only is she risking serious probems with the child's health, but her friends aren't even trying to stop her! The NSPCC(they're the people in the UK that look into child abuse etc.) are going to have a LOT of work on their hands
It could be that girls want to be on 16 and pregnant and Teen Mom. Some are growing up to fast wanting but don't know how to get it and end up doing stupid things.
I agree, its irresponsible for a teen to have a baby. Lets face it they all still live with there parents so guess whos going to spend a majority of the time watching and cleaning up for it. Also I'm assuming it was lack of common sense or knowledge about intercourse that led to them having the child so what will that tell you about there parenting skills? Finally I know a lot of women who had babys as teens and you want to guess where the guy is that got her pregnant? He's gone moved on.
Dela 111,
Would your daughter trust you enough to ask you to receive birth control?
If the answer is "No, she wouldn't get it" or "she wouldn't dare" you'll know why she got pregnant.
If you want to know WHY teen pregnancy is so high in the U.S. read this:
https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=419&Itemid=336
Look at the charts comparing pregnancies and birth control use with European countries. :'(
Amen, sister.
Also, I feel that having children so young denies your kid all the things they could have if they had a mother AND a father, with stable jobs and an adult outlook in life full of wisdom and with those things, your child would be able to have the best life you can possibly provide, and is getting pregnant at 16 really the best thing for the baby? And my mother told me this: think of every kid you have as someone you'll have to pay through college.
This issue just bothers me SO much, being 17 and a high school senior I've seen many pregnant girls and it just seems as though everyone GLORIFIES it! These days these things shouldn't happen, with so many things to prevent pregnancy. I don't get why teens don't understand you only have one adolecenthood, but many years ahead to be a parent. I personally don't want a child until I'm married, 25, and have a stable job at the LEAST!