Against teenage pregnancy?

Teenage pregnancy is one of the biggest problems in Britain today. I consider it up to the parents of the child to teach their children and discipline them on how to live in society today. And to teach them right from wrong. I do think it has a lot to do with social class, education and level of care and attention provided by parents. I mean if girls and boys are left to roam the streets all day, they come into contact with drink and drugs and it all starts from there. At the age of 16 you are too young to know what you want, i don't think a lot people are even 'responsible' young adults at the age of 18. It takes a lot of life experience and knowledge.


Sex is advertised too much via films, television, Friends e.t.c and this does have an impact on young teenagers. As what ever they think to be 'cool' and 'trendy' they will do just so they can discuss it amongst peers.


Education authorities need to provide more in-depth knowledge and understanding on sex education and need to work alongside parents to reduce levels. An important factor is that media need to stop selling sex as this has a negative impact on society.


Here's a few stats on the public view on teenage pregnancies.
http://www.oneplusone.org.uk/information/info.htm


There was an article on how we can prevent teenage pregnancy that i read and found interesting.
http://www.darkness2light.org/KnowAbout/articles_prevent_teen_pregnancy.asp