Teen Pregnancy
The Socioeconomic Impact Of Teen Pregnancy
1/19/2014
The socioeconomic impact of teenage pregnancy can cause a never ending cycle of poverty as well as continuing the lack of societal support structures. What causes teenage pregnancy? What types of negative effects it may have living as a teenage parent. Many wonder how to overcome the obstacles. Many teenagers often find themselves alone and in a rough patch in their lives. Living as a teenager is difficult as it is, but sometimes it can take a turn for the worse. It is essential that teenagers have all the information they need to succeed in life and to move onto the next step, wherever that may lead. The concern these days is the lack of information they have. Sex Education is a requirement in some schools and has its benefits, but also its downfalls. Sex Education classes are there to inform the students of the correct terms of the reproductive system, sexually transmitted diseases and birth contraceptives rather than the "street lingo." A negative side is many parents believe that they should not have such a class. There is religious beliefs and values associated with this. Abstinence is the preferred method of birth control, yet some choose otherwise. Planned Parenthood believes that parents and guardians should be the primary sexuality educators of their children. As with other complex issues, many parents may need support, resources, and expertise from schools and other organizations. It is important that young people receive age-appropriate sexual health information and develop practical skills for keeping healthy. Educators can help families by providing culturally meaningful learning opportunities in safe and nonjudgmental environments so that young people can learn about sexuality in a healthy and positive context. (Implementing Sex Education, 2013) In order to fully prevent teen pregnancy, abstinence is the main thing to focus on. It is very important to know what classes
1/19/2014
The socioeconomic impact of teenage pregnancy can cause a never ending cycle of poverty as well as continuing the lack of societal support structures. What causes teenage pregnancy? What types of negative effects it may have living as a teenage parent. Many wonder how to overcome the obstacles. Many teenagers often find themselves alone and in a rough patch in their lives. Living as a teenager is difficult as it is, but sometimes it can take a turn for the worse. It is essential that teenagers have all the information they need to succeed in life and to move onto the next step, wherever that may lead. The concern these days is the lack of information they have. Sex Education is a requirement in some schools and has its benefits, but also its downfalls. Sex Education classes are there to inform the students of the correct terms of the reproductive system, sexually transmitted diseases and birth contraceptives rather than the "street lingo." A negative side is many parents believe that they should not have such a class. There is religious beliefs and values associated with this. Abstinence is the preferred method of birth control, yet some choose otherwise. Planned Parenthood believes that parents and guardians should be the primary sexuality educators of their children. As with other complex issues, many parents may need support, resources, and expertise from schools and other organizations. It is important that young people receive age-appropriate sexual health information and develop practical skills for keeping healthy. Educators can help families by providing culturally meaningful learning opportunities in safe and nonjudgmental environments so that young people can learn about sexuality in a healthy and positive context. (Implementing Sex Education, 2013) In order to fully prevent teen pregnancy, abstinence is the main thing to focus on. It is very important to know what classes