The issue of teenage pregnancy is widespread in various parts of the

country. Today, we face the painful reality that at a very young age, most
young people have children of their own.
Being a teenager and finding out you are expecting a baby, especially if the
pregnancy is unintended and not wanted, can put enormous stress on you
and your family. However, there is support available to help you to make
the wisest choice for you at this time.
Early pregnancy is one the most alarming issues around the world, today.
Each individuals has the right to choose, to live, to express their feelings,
beliefs, ideas, opinions and to even decide for their future. But as we can
see, this freedom given to this young people by the society is not being used
properly. Many teenagers engage themselves in sexual intercourse with
their partners, boyfriends/girlfriends, just to be “in” with their friends.
Teenage pregnancy occurs due to many reasons. Some of this are: peer
pressure, lack of attention of the parent, their poor quality of living and
underage drinking. Most of the teenager’s option to have a sexual
intercourse is because they need to achieve the acceptance given by the
people around them or given by the “circle of friends”.
Teenage pregnancy is now one of the biggest problem of the country. Most
of the teenagers are students who became really curious about “sex” to the
point they done some adventure and do it with a person who’s not ready
too, to build a family. And it’s one of the problem too, because they can’t
provide anything for the family. Teenage pregnancy should stop as soon as
possible. Parents should look up to their sons and daughter, while it’s still
early they should teach lessons to their children for them not to be that
curious. Teenagers is on puberty their hormones is high so as a parent you
should be strict
Teen pregnancy is often unplanned and challenging for the future life of
mother and child. The increase risk of health problems for both mother and
baby occur during teen pregnancy. Teen pregnancy impacts adolescent
development in all aspects: physical, emotional, cognitive, and social
development. Negative consequences result from teen pregnancy include:
low income, increased school dropout rates, lower educational levels, and
increased rates of substance abuse
 WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY?

 Lack of information about sexual and reproductive health and rights

 Inadequate access to services tailored to young people
 Family, community and social pressure to marry
 Sexual violence
 Child, early and forced marriage, which can be both a cause and a
consequence
 Lack of education or dropping out of school

In order to prevent teenage pregnancy, teenagers need to have a

comprehensive understanding of abstinence, contraceptive techniques,
and consequences. Although there are many different ways
to prevent a teenage girl from becoming pregnant, the only one that is
absolutely effective is sexual abstinence.
Teen pregnancy is a pregnancy in female human-beings who are below the
age of twenty years and being a teen parent it isn’t as great as it sounds.
Teen pregnancy should be highly discouraged has it has effect on the
teenage mother and the baby born. The teen mother may face
complications such as premature labor, medical complication during the
pregnancy period, at child birth or after child birth and are likely to drop out
of school.

One cause for an early pregnancy for a teenager is family problems

particularly a broken family. A teenager who has a broken family would be
open to temptations because no one reminds him/her what is right thus
he/she would involve in premarital sexual activities and would be having a
child at an early age. Another possible reason for teenage pregnancy is
financial problems. Financial problem would push a teenager to engage in
prostitution which may lead to early pregnancy for her. Another reason for
teenage pregnancy is having flirty or bad friends. If a teenager has friend
who are considered as flirty or has friends who are not good then it would
lead them into early pregnancy.

No one wants to become a parent when they are a teenager. Teenagers

are not able to get a decent education, and some teens don’t know what
they want to do with their lives. Teens don’t want to stay home and take
care of a child. Yes, a baby is really cute and all, but teenagers really need
to think about what they are getting themselves into. There are many of
things that teenagers have to give up one is by having a child at a young
age, when they are a child themselves. Teens should think about what they
are doing before they accidently become teenage mother. And it is the
responsibility not only of a parent but of other adults to assist a child so that
she will not be pregnant early. Teachers or relatives can be the ones to
guide the teenager so that she can withstand her problems and refrain from
being pregnant at an early age.

Teen pregnancy is a long road. You will most likely end up walking that
road by yourself most of the way. If you do get pregnant, take responsibility
for your actions. Abstinence is key.

Whether your pregnancy was meticulously planned, medically

coaxed, or happened by surprise, one thing is certain - your life
will never be the same.
Catherine Jones