Teenagers becoming parents is all too common in America. The United States has the highest teen pregnancy rate in the industrialized world. We will explain the reasons many teens end up pregnant, the consequences of teen pregnancy, and how teen pregnancy can be prevented. Reasons There are a number of reasons that teens end up pregnant. Some teens cite contraception
Read moreThe “sex talk” is a conversation most parents dread. It can be awkward and uncomfortable for both of you, and so many parents approach the subject with an attitude of “let me say the least that I have to in one big talk so I can get this checked off my parenting to-do list.” One mother may feel she’s covered
Read moreMost parents have heard that they need to talk to their teens about sex despite the awkwardness, but what constitutes “the talk” varies widely from family to family. One mother may feel she’s covered the sex subject by explaining the physical process of becoming pregnant to her teen, while another mother might believe that asking her teen if he or
Read moreThe United States has the highest teen pregnancy rate in the industrialized world. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one-third of girls get pregnant before the age of 20. There is much debate about whether teaching abstinence or contraceptive practices are more effective, but regardless of your opinion on this issue, it is absolutely crucial that adults
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