While teen pregnancy can be scandalous and a topic of conversation within the media, this hasn’t always been the case.
On many levels, prior to the 1900s, teen pregnancy was perfectly normal. Women and men lived fewer years and it was not uncommon for schooling to stop early and for teens to be considered adults, ready to marry and branch out into lives of their own.
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For many teens, there are a number of myths and misconceptions about sex, STDs and getting pregnant. Below, you will find some of the most commonly spread myths as well as the truths in each circumstance.
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There has been talk of teen pregnancy during nightly news broadcasts, on television shows with a journalism bent, in newspapers and magazines for years. Just since the beginning of 2008, however, there have been a number of teen pregnancy stories that have been covered with a great attention to detail.
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Teen pregnancy got a “bump” from the film industry in the winter of 2007 into 2008, thanks in large part to the Oscar buzz surrounding Ellen Page in Juno. During the film, Page, as the title character, sought answers to questions about growing up, acknowledged having sex with her friend - leading to pregnancy - because she was bored, and focused on finding adoptive parents.
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Sexually transmitted diseases - referred to as STDs or STIs (sexually transmitted infections) - are a very real possibility for everyone who is sexually active and not using condoms. Some teens think only about the possibilities of getting pregnant and not about diseases and infections that are spread through sexual activity.
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When you’re a teenager, chances are good you’re not ready to be a dad. But when you’re having sex with your girlfriend or a casual sexual relationship, there is a chance that the girl could get pregnant. So what happens when a girl you’ve had sex with comes to you and says that she’s pregnant?
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Pregnant teens often find themselves not wanting an abortion but not wanting to raise the child on their own. The option that’s left is adoption.
Once you’ve chosen to put your baby up for adoption, you should talk with your parents. You are still making the choice to carry the baby to term and are going to need their support during that time. Not only will you want your parents to go with you to doctor appointments, but you’re going to want their support when you meet with attorneys and those families who want to adopt (you’ll also want them to be there when you just need to talk).
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No matter what choices you make for yourself, when your friend tells you she is pregnant, it can come as a surprise. When you’re teenagers, the surprise can be even bigger.
Of course, when your friend is pregnant she’s going to be afraid, angry, overwhelmed and is going to have to make big decisions; you’re going to want to be there to offer support.
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When you first find out that you are pregnant, one of the first choices you need to make will be whether you will keep the baby, place the child up for adoption or have an abortion. If you decide to keep the baby, there are a number of things that you’re going to want to do.
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Teen pregnancy is a touchy subject for many. It’s a good idea to take a look at various statistics and information about teen pregnancy in order to see a clearer picture.
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