Did you know that 3 in 10 American girls will get pregnant at least once before the age of 20? The number for teen pregnancy can be easily reduced with the proper information and education about birth control. But some teens choose to ignore it and do what they please to do anyway , another reason on why there’s teens getting pregnant is because their parents choose to ignore the topic and not speak to their teens about it. , Why do some teens drop out of high school when they realize they’re pregnant? The majority of teenage mothers and fathers drop out of high school due to the fact that some of them don’t have the support of their parents or other relatives. Some of them even get kicked out of their homes and have nowhere to go , while the teenage fathers drop out because they have to go work and provide for the kid and mother. Not all of them go through that though , some do get the support of their family and are still forced to get their education so they can have a good life for …show more content…
The reason some teenage mothers don’t take birth control is because of the changes it does to their bodies , they don’t like the idea of gaining weight or because they get hormonal. Another reason why is because they think that the pill named plan b works 100% when really it doesn’t or they believe their boyfriends when they said they’ll be careful or that they’ll be there by their side if something serious happens , but really 50% of the teenage fathers leave the mom and are not responsible for their actions. Teenage mothers brains aren’t fully developed so they sometimes think that life is easy and they don’t think of the consequences that can happen if they don’t take care of themselves with birth control or to say no , They sometimes take the easy way and get an abortion or put the baby up for adoption because they’re not ready to be a teenage mother. So why not take birth control if they’re not
To begin, Crystal Eastman first published her article in 1918. She produced the source for a large target audience. The article was originally published in a radical journal called Birth Control review. The source’s purpose was to inform women that, whether the law stated so or not, they had a choice as to whether or not to conceive a child. The purpose of the source is to demand that women take control of their bodies. “I would almost say, that the whole structure of the feminist’s dream of society rests upon the rapid extension of scientific knowledge about birth control.” (Eastman, Pg.510).
Ethical Cases (dilemma) regarding Birth Control by Contraception : First we need to define an ethical dilemma it is a circumstances in which no answer seems completely suitable. Opposite courses of action may look similarly necessary. Ethical dilemmas are in the middle of the most difficult situations in medical practice. To find answers, physicians must use ethical philosophies and principles to determine the problems and benefits of any course of action.
First of I just want to take this time to congratulate you on meeting the requirement of the paper, it was an honor to read about your topic on Birth Control. From reading the paper I can honestly see the hard work you put into it. While reading your paper I notice the use of standard vocabulary words, I found this to be a great idea, in my view it help to persuade readers on the level of text they’re reading, but in other words the paper is not graded on how much vocabulary words you can come up with, I’m not saying using standard vocabulary is a horrible thing but instead focusing your paper on vocabulary words that might get your reader confused and have them searching the web for definition, I honestly advice since this is a argumentative
The birth rate among teens in the United States has declined 9% from 2009 to 2010, a historic low among all racial and ethnic groups, with the least being born in 2010; and in 2011 the number of babies born to adolescents aged 15-19 years of age was 329,797 (“Birth Rates for U.S.”, 2012). Although the decline in unwanted and unplanned teen births is on the rise the United States continues to be among the highest of industrialized countries facing this problem. This is a prevailing social concern because of the health risks to these young mothers as well as their babies. Teens at higher risk of becoming pregnant are raised at or below the poverty level by single parents; live in environments that cause high levels of stress (i.e., divorce, sexual psychological and physical abuse); are influenced by peers or family members that are sexually active; and lack parental guidance that would direct them to be responsible and self-controlled.
The aspect of sex and the use of birth control were touchy issues in the early 20th century. Sex was only for married couples that wanted to have children. The idea of sex before marriage was crazy. Because of all the beliefs about sex being only for procreation and not for pleasure birth control was not needed. There was one major event and one key person who are responsible for making the use of birth control acceptable in America. The major event being World War I. In World War I there was a lot of usage of whore houses by the French and English soldiers. A major problem with the French and English governments allowing men to go to the whorehouses was that there was rapid spread of VD. A soldier that is suffering from herpes, syphilis, or gonorrhea doesn’t fight too well. President Wilson was very concerned about the American soldiers getting sick and not able to fight. He also wanted to stop the spread of VD Wilson decided that during boot camp the soldiers would be taught about VD’s, and the effect of them. The recruits had to take a sexual education class. In the class the men were shown pictures and movies that showed what various vaginal diseases looked like, and what they would do to a mans sex organs. This was an effective in stopping the American soldiers from going to the French whorehouses. Another program the U.S. Government instituted to stop the spread of VD was to give out condoms to the soldiers.
Throughout her book, May makes it perspicuous the birth control pill provided liberation and prosperity to women. She effectively supports her claim, by incorporating numerous personal testimonies and viewpoints from women. May tells the story of Letty C who found the pill to be “incredibly liberating” when she studied abroad (156). The usage of antidotes benefited May’s ability to emphasize specifically how women’s everyday lives have changed and the many stories reflect the monumental way that the pill has become ingrained in people’s lives.
Using contraception has been a controversial topic since the invention of such medications and devices. Despite being proven to have significant medical relevance aside from preventing unwanted pregnancies, there is still much debate on whether or not insurance companies should provide funding for those that seek out birth control methods.
Teen pregnancy is affecting the graduation rate in high schools. “Approximately 1,000 high school students will drop out with each hour that passes in a school day in America” (National Women’s Law Center, 2007). Teen pregnancy first came into view in the 1950’s. In different states teens that were pregnant were not allowed to attend school, most of them had to switch schools out of state in order to attend. Teenage pregnancy was normal in previous centuries and common in developed countries in the twentieth century. As higher education became available to women, they began to start their families later in life. By the 1950’s, parents were encouraging their kids to stay in school and to not marry until they graduate high school so they can focus on school better. Today, any teen pregnancy is frowned upon and they are getting judged. Parents want their kids to enjoy all the benefits of higher education before they begin their families. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “in 2011, a total of 329,797 babies were born in the United States to girls between the ages of fifteen and nineteen.” Teenage pregnancy is the number on...
Teenage girls often get pregnant and do not know the first step in becoming a mother. Normally, when a teenage girl gets pregnant, she is less likely to attend college according to “Women Issues” by Linda Lowen. Some mothers are not even sure who their baby’s father is and many babies get aborted. The majority of single teen mothers are living in poverty. “Almost all our teen mothers are low-income, poorly educated and low-skilled.” (CNN) One third of mothers actually have a college degree and 23.2% are unemployed. (www.singlemotherguide.com) People under the age of eighteen are still developing and are not ready to be
Bam: You’re pregnant. Says that little pregnancy test, (at least if one is a girl). Imagine the shock of a woman who suddenly finds out that a potential child has started the first stages of its life inside of her. Her life is turned upside down, this wasn’t something she wanted or planned, this isn’t something that she will be able to handle. Quickly, she thinks of her future and suddenly there’s no longer one person that she has to take care of, but two. The only thing that she can say to her say to herself is, “I wish I hadn’t done it”. But the thing is that a young woman, or any woman, should not have to abstain from sex, because she doesn’t want a child, or always put the burden on the partner for a fail proof plan. Birth control should
As we see in the world today many teens are becoming mothers before they finish high school or before they turn 18. Although some teens are on birth control already many are not because they are afraid to tell their parents which may lead to their parents thinking they are sexually active. Moreover, teens usually find themselves in a professional clinic trying to seek different options of birth control but they are derailed by having parental consent or notification. Many clinics have a policy were teen needs to have parental consent to receive birth control. Many parents feel that teens should be able to make the choice by themselves if they are having sex or just being careful.
Birth control, also known as the practice of preventing unwanted pregnancies has many risks that we women do not see. Most women that take birth control to prevent pregnancy find it very beneficial because they don’t have to worry if they have unprotected sex, but are not aware of all the issues that taking birth control can cause. When women start taking birth control they might only know the positive side of taking birth control, but the doctors do not mention the consequences of taking this year after year like many women do so. If every woman that takes birth control to prevent pregnancy had more knowledge of what it can cause they would be really sorry for their body. Even when in some cases it is necessary for women to take birth control they should still be aware of what it can lead to because other than being necessary it is very convenient for them and there is always a second choice.
Teen pregnancy is surprisingly decreasing over the years. According to Farber, “the most recent studies have shown that there has been a decrease in the rate of pregnancies among all teenagers and among sexually active teenagers (16). Although this issue seems is decreasing this is still a problem faced by many teenage girls today. Each year, 7.5 percent of all 15-19 year old women become pregnant (Maynard 1). Not only does this issue affects the pregnant teen but it also affects the economy. Teen pregnancy affects graduation rates. Many teen mothers cite pregnancy as the key reason of them not finishing school. Only 40 percent of teen mothers finish high school (Teen Pregnancy Affects Graduation Rates). The 60 percent of teen mothers that do not finish high school not only influence their future, but the future of their unborn baby. The best solution to help teen pregnancy become obsolete and save many teenagers futures is abstinence. Abstinence is the best solution because this solution has four advantages such as, it has the highest effectiveness, it teaches other important life skills, it aids teens in school and it halts the spread of STDs among adolescents.
Becoming a parent as a teenager is not something people think will happen to them. Teen pregnancy occurs when two teens engage in sexual intercourse, or “hook up,” and if they are not safe, it then turns into an unplanned pregnancy. As we all know, teen pregnancy is 100% preventable. However, we see still young girls becoming pregnant, most commonly in high school. These teens do not fully understand the consequences of having a child at such a young age. When you have a child, your life revolves around that child and everything you do is for the benefit of them.
There are many reasons that teenagers become pregnant. Some of them want to have babies... but the fact of the matter is that 80% of teen pregnancies are unintentional (teenhelp.com). And in majority of those cases, it is from lack of knowledge in birth control, or even the general reality of what sex is. While some may state that it should be the parent 's job to educate their children about