Adolecent Pregnancy

When teens or preteens can become sexually active as early as 10 years old now, it’s impossible for adolescent pregnancy to not be a problem. At 13 years old, less than 1 out of every 10 males have had sexual experience. At 13 years old, 1 out of ever 50 females has had sexual experience. In their senior year of high school, around 66% of adolescents have been involved in sexual intercourse. Out of the 66% of adolescents who are having sex, 20% of those will become pregnant. (Alan Guttmacher Institute. (1004) Sex and America’s Teenagers, NY NY)
Adolescents, who are defined as being between the ages of 10-19, struggle with everyday problems such as, peer pressure, high school, and teen/parent conflicts. It is not realistic to assume they can make wise decisions about birth control in that split-second decision given their impulsive nature.
Over half of the teen pregnancies in the United States result in the teens giving birth. (Annie E. Casey Foundation. (1999) When teens ...