ANGELY MACAVINTA GRADE 10 RIZAL

ACTIVITY 9

In today's world, many teenagers become pregnant at a young age. Some people use abortion, while
others claim to have earned blessings as a result of their decisions. What are the real reasons for the increase
in the number of teenagers who become pregnant at a young age? Many people believe that a lack of
awareness about sex is to blame for the rise in teen pregnancies. Is it possible that a lack of sex education is
to blame for teenage pregnancies? Some argue that it is the fault of society. While having sex and being
pregnant are personal decisions, there are a few things we can do to prevent it. Excessive teen pregnancy
may be reduced by the use of appropriate media, more widely accessible birth control, and role models for
young women.

Experts agree that only 53% of boys and 65% of girls obtain comprehensive sex education on
contraceptives and abstinence, according to my study. It means, majority of teenagers are conscious about
sex knowledge. The question is why, despite knowing about contraceptives, many teens still get pregnant. This
is due to the fact that lack of education is not the primary cause of teenage pregnancy. The majority of teen
pregnancies occur as a result of family issues at home. Young people are more likely to rebel and be with
the wrong people as a result of their family issues. They learn many acts from socializing with adolescents
that they may not have known yet. Education often places an excessive pressure on girls, reinforcing the
fact that mothers are often blamed for teenage pregnancy, while fathers frequently take no responsibilities
and get away with it. Young men must realize that they cannot act in this manner and must be aware of
the stresses that come with being a father.
Having knowledge about sex can help to reduce teenage pregnancy somehow but we should
always remember that sex is a choice and no matter how careful we are, we will never know the accident
when that thing has already been done.

In conclusion, it is better for parents to study to have a positive relationship with their children to
avoid negative actions that may lead to teenage pregnancies.

Reference:

Jones L. (2021). What Are The Main Causes of Teenage Pregnancy? https://parentology.com/what-
are-the-main-causes-of-teen-pregnancy/