ABSTRACT

In this study we try to explore the concept of “Teenage pregnancy” in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on “Teenage pregnancy” and its relation with “birth control”. The research also analyzes many aspects of “Teenage pregnancy” and tries to gauge its effect on “birth control”. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for “Teenage pregnancy” and tries to describe the overall effect of “Teenage pregnancy” on “birth control”.

Table of Contents

Teenage Pregnancy1

Discussion2

Historical Background of Teenage Pregnancies in the United States2

Teenage Pregnancy Rates and Trends3

Birth Control Education3

Conclusion7

Outline

Teenage Pregnancy

This part deals with the concept of teenage pregnancy in detail. Along with this, different issues related to teenage pregnancy is also discussed.

Historical Background of Teenage Pregnancies in the United States

This section consists of detail including history and thoughts that led to the problem of increasing teenage pregnancy trend in the United States. The section also discusses some policies in relation to teenage pregnancy.

Teenage Pregnancy Rates and Trends

This sections deal with the pregnancy trends and pregnancy rates.

Birth Control Education

This section comprises of all those steps taken towards the development of teenage pregnancy. Greater emphasis is given on the birth control education.

Conclusion

Finally, it is concluded to educate teenagers on the problem of teenage pregnancy by promoting birth control education.School Education for Birth Control in Teenagers

Teenage Pregnancy

Teenage pregnancy is also referred as adolescent pregnancy. The term teenage pregnancy more commonly includes girls of thirteen to seventeen years old. There are different interpretations of teenage pregnancies in different countries. In many societies, teenage pregnancy is considered inappropriate. On the other side, there are a few societies in the world where teenage pregnancy is considered a norm. Teenage pregnancy, in developed countries particularly, is considered a barrier to participation in society. In order to limit the number of teenage pregnancies, various studies have been conducted. The United States has the highest rate of teenage pregnancy. The rate of teenage pregnancy in the United States is twice as higher as any other country (Abma, Pp.36).

From 1991 to 2005, there was a slight decline in teenage pregnancy in the United States. However, a recent increase has reversed the pattern of decline. Currently, every one girl out of seven girls in the United States becomes pregnant between the ages of fifteen and nineteen. A majority of these pregnancies is unintended. Teenage girls who become pregnant is less likely to complete their education. Due to teenage pregnancy, these girls are also less likely to participate in the economic development of the country. The highest teenage pregnancy rates are exclusively in the South of the United States. In the United States, teenage pregnancy has become an ongoing concern. Teenage pregnancy involves diverse physical challenges. In order to raise a child, financial commitment is also required. All these challenges and requirements interfere with the social and economic development of teenage mothers. Teenage pregnancy also creates problems for infants. Most of children of these pregnancies grow up fatherless. These children grow up in poverty. They also suffer from neglect ...