Nationally, nearly one million young women under age 20 become pregnant each year. That means close to 2800 teens get pregnant each day.( Facts in Brief: Teen Sex and Pregnancy, The Alan Guttmacher Institute, New York, 1996). The standard statistics for how many babies born every minute in the U.S. is roughly at eight babies a minute. Out of every eight babies born in that minute six belong to women of the age 20 and under.
In my last article i talked about the rising increase of teen pregnancy in America and everyone who commented seem to have the same intake on the situation. Ericka Jackson stated that "I think that is so true. Either they are pregnant or trying to get pregnant."(about hollywood role models) She even listed a website that gives a list of teens role models of today who think babies are accessories. Its crazy how teen girls in hollywood, who are suppose to be role models for little girls actually get pregnant. (hint hint Jamie Lynn Spears) This just shows little girls that having kids at a young age is cool, which it isn't. Why can't we have hollywood teen role models tell little girls that its okay to go to school and get a education, or hey join some after school activities such as sports,clubs,etc. so that you can stay active, even how about read a book. The way things or going, i wouldn't be surprise if girls from ages 13-15 in the next few years have the highest pregnancy rates.
Jamie Lynn Spears Pregnant Again
http://www.popcrunch.com/jamie-lynn-spears-pregnant-again/
Pregnant In Hollywood
The website http://www.pregnanthollywood.com/
Maury:Teens Out Of Control
I have to agree with your point of celebrities influencing girls in many ways, including to be sexually active. However, not all the blame lies with them. Everyday life can influence such behavior. Maybe even family members or other peers pressure these young girls into doing such things. Or perhaps a young girl sees another young girl with a child, and decides she wants the same. Whatever the case, I don't believe the age will plummet so low that the highest pregnancy ratings will be about 14.
ReplyDeleteIn fact, why is there no information about teenage boys? Shouldn't there be information regarding their sexual activity as well?
I knew the pregnancy rate was increasing but when you stated, “the standard statistic for how many babies born every minute in the U.S. is roughly at eight babies a minute,” that enthralled me. I also recognize that teen pregnancy has relentlessly been a vital social issue. The subject always returns to the political dispute over sex education in schools. And of course the media portrays pregnancy as having no consequences. However there are countless others factors that should be recognized before appointing all the blame to celebrities.
ReplyDeleteThe cause of the increase of teen pregnancy is subject to debate. Several experts blamed the increase in teen pregnancies on sex-education programs that focus on encouraging abstinence. Nonetheless, there is an array of factors, including an increase in poverty, an influx of Hispanics and complacency about AIDS, prompting lax use of birth control such as condoms. Altogether, it could be a lot of issues collectively. (Washingtonpost.com)
Overall, I found your article fascinating. As I read the conclusion, and you said, “why can't we have Hollywood teen role models tell little girls that it’s okay to go to school and get an education, or hey join some after school activities such as sports,clubs,etc. so that you can stay active,” I wanted to hear about some programs that facilitate the needs for young girls. Have you heard of any? I would like to learn more about what options are out there designed for young teen girls.