Overview.

Teenage pregnancy is defined

as an unintended pregnancy during
adolescence. ...
Peer Pressure. During adolescence,
teenagers often feel pressure to make
friends and fit in with their peers. ...
Absent Parents. ...
Glamorization of Pregnancy. ...
Lack of Knowledge. ...
Sexual Abuse or Rape. ...
Teenage Drinking.
 Women can get pregnant in a variety of
ways. One common way is through
unprotected vaginal intercourse, during
which a man ejaculates sperm into the
vagina. The sperm can then travel up
through the cervix, into the uterus, and, if
an egg is present, the sperm may fertilize
it.
 In order to prevent teenage pregnancy,
teenagers need to have a
comprehensive understanding of
abstinence, contraceptive techniques,
and consequences. Although there are
many different ways to prevent a
teenage girl from becoming pregnant,
the only one that is absolutely effective is
sexual abstinence.
 Only 38% of teen mothers age 15-17
earn a high school diploma.