Teenage pregnancy is a serious issue in our society today where people become pregnant because they are not informed. The United States had the greatest amount of pregnancies. Teenage pregnancy affects not only females but males as well; it causes serious health and education problems. “Nearly 4 out of 10 girls become pregnant at least once before the age of 20.” () Most teens get pregnant because they want to know what it feels like to raise a child or because they see others with children and they find them cute and want them to themselves. Others get pregnant because they don’t know about the different ways of contraception and ways to stay safe. Many girls struggle with teen pregnancy because of their low confidence and self-worth.
“Lack of trust and communication between parents and kids is another important cause of unwanted teen pregnancy” (Lisa W. 43). The way in which a parent approaches their teens about sex has a large influence on the way they behave. If parents are unable to sit down and have a two way conversation will their kids, then their kids with go out looking for other sources such as magazines, friends, and T.V. which can often give those teens inaccurate information about sex (Garth 119). Teens who happen to be immature often make a fuss of irresponsibility of sexual activities because of their lack of knowledge.
Effects
Teen pregnancy is not only common in America but its common all over the world as well. THERE ARE MANY EFFECTS OF TEENAGE PREGANANCY. In our society today kids and teens from the ages of ten to nineteen are giving birth themselves. Becoming pregnant when young can almost be life threatening. Its is more four times more likely for women that are between the ages 15 to 19 to have a higher death rate, not only are they at a higher risk but their infant is more likely to pass away sooner or have serious health challenges (Agrawal 1). Teen pregnancy makes it extremely difficult for a female to carry on with a normal education and life. “Getting pregnant at this age can be life threatening” (Agarwal 1). If girls are getting pregnant