I can tell you how I think we should look at it, but I'm giving this to you as a teen, and one who has not had much experience in this area. I personally disagree with teens getting pregnant, for a variety of reasons. read more
The teen birth rate has been steadily falling for years, but it still remains the highest teen pregnancy rate in the industrialized countries. About eighty-five percent of these pregnancies are unplanned, which in any population can increase the risk for problems. read more
And although some parents are embarrassed by their teen's pregnancy and worried about how family, friends, and neighbors will react, others are happy about the news of a soon-to-be grandchild — especially if the teen is older and in a mature relationship. read more