With the nomination of Sarah Palin as VP also comes the public scrutiny of her private life. More specifically the pregnancy of her 17 yr old daughter Bristol. This revelation has brought - again - to America, the reality of teenage pregnancy.
Here are some stats about teenage pregnancy you might be interested in:
- Each year, almost 750,000 women aged 15-19 become pregnant. Overall, 75 pregnancies occur every year per 1,000 women aged 15-19; this rate has declined 36% since its peak in 1990.
- The majority of the decline in teen pregnancy rates is due to more consistent contraceptive use; the rest is due to higher proportions of teens choosing to delay sexual activity
Girls and Boys, Learn - from Bristol, from Jamie Lynn Spears, from all the other teenagers saddled with kids even before they step off high school. As it is, the country has too many incidents of abortion from teenage pregnancies, as well as children for adoption. Parents, educate your kids before it’s too late.
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