Study & Research Teen Pregnancy and Parenting

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Is Teenage Pregnancy a Serious Problem?

Chapter Preface

Teen Pregnancy Is a Serious Problem

Illegitimacy Contributes to Poverty

Some Teens Benefit from Early Parenthood

The Decline of Teen Marriage Is a Serious Problem

Adult Premarital Sex Is a Serious Problem

Chapter 2: What Factors Contribute to Teenage Pregnancy?

Chapter Preface

Sexual Abuse Is a Factor in Teenage Pregnancy

Poor Life Circumstances Are a Factor in Teenage Pregnancy

Parents’ Attitudes Are a Factor in Teenage Pregnancy

Drug and Alcohol Use Is a Factor in Teenage Sex

Exploitation by Older Men Is a Factor in Teenage Pregnancy

Chapter 3: How Can Teenage Pregnancy Be Prevented?

Chapter Preface

Abstinence-Only Sex Education Can Prevent Teenage Pregnancy

Abstinence-Only Sex Education Programs Are Flawed

Sex Education Can Prevent Teenage Pregnancy

Sex Education Encourages Teenage Sex

Enforcing Statutory Rape Laws Can Help Prevent Teenage Pregnancy

Enforcing Statutory Rape Laws Will Not Prevent Teenage Pregnancy

Chapter 4: What Alternatives to Parenting Exist for Pregnant Teens?

Chapter Preface

Abortion Is a Beneficial Alternative to Teenage Parenting

Abortion Is Harmful to Teenagers

Adoption Is a Beneficial Alternative to Teenage Parenting

Most Pregnant Teenagers Do Not Choose Adoption

Chapter 5: Should Society Approve of Teenage Parenting?

Chapter Preface

Criticizing Teen Mothers Is Unfair

Unwed Teen Mothers Who Excel Academically Should Be Admired

Society Should Condemn Teenage Childbearing

The Lives of Teen Parents Are Difficult

Unwed Teen Mothers Are Not Academic Role Models

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