Teenagers in School. Yes!

Clelia Ximena Mendoza
Professor Jennifer Chung
Writing and Grammar III
10 May 2012

Pregnant Teenagers in School? Yes!

Having a baby when you are young will change your life. Besides referring to teenagers’ pregnancies, many people think that is a terrible idea while teens are attending school. It has been such a controversial topic. The tradition of some families to build values, mostly focusing on teenagers’ behavior and preventing their daughters from getting pregnant at a young age. Being a pregnant teenager is a hard start to life, and therefore, everything will be difficult for the teen with a baby. There is a widely held belief that a pregnant teenager is not prepared to have a baby, and has not lived long enough for this new step of being a mother. While some people believe that pregnant teenagers should not be allowed to attend school, others accept and support the idea of teens being pregnant, and that they can study at the same time. That is, some people agree with teenagers attending school while they are pregnant. They have the right to study in order to have a bright future, and once they are accepted, they are not necessarily destined to be bad influences on others.

One good reason for pregnant teenagers to attend school is to study and increase their knowledge. People cannot understand that education is the key for a successful life and a good career. Also, school is a good way for any teenagers to socialize and feel accepted. Schoolwork can keep their minds less stressed on baby thing and more focused on life’s goals. Many people judge teenagers unfairly because they get pregnant. This creates an unpleasant environment for the pregnant teenagers who already have enough stress. It is possible for a pregnant teen to focus on the studies while experiencing the difficulties of a pregnancy. Also, she needs to feel this support of her teachers and her peers.

Knowing that pregnant teenagers will be taking on more responsibilities and duties, it is important to remember that most of them get into this situation without any planning. However, being pregnant at a young age should not stop teenagers from living their life and attending school. School is a good way to start a career and plan for the future. Taking care of a baby in this economy is hard. Some pregnant teenagers are not allowed to attend school, so how are they going to support their child? Also, one day their child will attend school and need specific help with homework. The child will need to have a mother who is smart and has been well educated.

In addition, they have the rights to study being pregnant in school is not necessarily a bad influence. Teen pregnancy can teach other students a good lesson. Students can see that being pregnant is not easy because the teenagers who are pregnant do not feel good all the time; they are unable to do fun things like skate-boarding and play soccer because of the danger to the unborn child. Pregnancy is very expensive because she needs to buy a lot of the baby’s things. Most teenagers want to be thin, but when they become pregnant, their body has to change. Most students who watch pregnant teenagers realize that having a baby is a totally different experience in life. Sometimes when teenagers see that one of their friends is pregnant, this may help to prevent others from making the same mistake, and think about making good decisions about having sex.

Some believe that teenagers should not be allowed to attend school while they are pregnant. These thoughts are based on the idea that pregnant teenagers should be focused on the baby instead of on school. In addition, people believe that these teenagers might be bullied or harassed. However, pregnant teenagers should know that attending school would help them get a better job to support the baby in a long run. Still, being pregnant can be a good experience or lesson for people who are having sex and are not responsible when doing it.

Pregnant teenagers should be allowed to attend school, though it is sometimes hard for outsiders to understand. There are several reasons for pregnant teens to attend school, because it is fair and their right to attend school. In addition, they are not bad influences because their experiences could be a valuable lesson for other students. For many pregnant teens, to keep attending school is a smart decision for those who want to have a better future for themselves and their babies. Nowadays, pregnant teenagers’ lives will be forever changed because if they get an education, their chances to achieve a better life will increase.