Teenage Pregnancy

Teen pregnancy is a social problem that affects the entire community. It is important to examine the root causes of this problem, and the effects this problem has on our society, the individual, and the community. Then we will be able analyze possible ways of combating this problem. The causes of teenage pregnancy is not only the fault of the individual. There are a myriad of influences and circmstances that give rise to teenage pregnancy that are found in families, the community, and social dysfunctions. The negative consequences of teenage pregnancy affects the teenagers involved, the mother, and the tax payer. Every step should be taken to battle this problem. There is no single solution to this problem. It is up to the individual, the family, and the community to take necessary measures to prevent teen pregnancy. There are many causes of teenage pregnancy on the individuals part. For one, the need to participate in high-risk behaviors such as smoking, drinking and drugs influence...