Teenage Pregnancy and STDs Warning - an Argument Against Premarital Sex

He lowers his hand to reach down, and curves a strong grip around her small wrist, abruptly stopping her in her tracks. “What is it, what's troubling you?” he asked in an anxious voice once again. “It's...I'm pregnant!” Finally letting her tears ran down her cheek. Then, after a shocked looked past his eyes, the expression she prayed so much to see, when he took in the news, filled his face with happiness and delight. As much as any of us like to think, this scene you took in now, that not happen as often, as the young, unmarried, couple, mostly on the father's, are forced to separate for number of reasons. Teenage pregnancy, a pregnancy in a young woman who has not reached her 20th birthday, whether married or legally an adult, has been an increasing problem in our society, just as equal in danger and risk as drug abuse.

One of the surveys conducted by a leading international organization, Save the Children, stated that annually 13 million children are born to women under the age of twenty; more than 90% in developing countries. From economically disadvantaged families and communities, not doing well in school and having low aspirations for their own educational achievement, dysfunctional families, and a great deal of substance abuse and behavioral problems, teenage pregnancy is driven but many factors that, if we put our minds to it, could be rid of or put out a bit. In the US in 1980, there were more than 1,000,000 pregnancies involving adolescents 13-19 years of age: even more than 100,000 miscarriages, and 400,000 abortions. And, what can anyone do? Organizations and schools might give their best effort, they could keep track of it all, and try and find effective solution to at least decrease teenage pregnancy rate, and overall sex before marriage, but at the end of the story, it's all up to the teens, or in the case, teenage girls. Pressured by their peers, or even their boyfriends, warned by their parent and teachers, they can be at lost with such a difficult decision to make; to whom should they follow when one choice is so very tempting, but the other even a blind person can see it's practicality.

As it can be easily grasped, teenage pregnancy is obviously a horrid thing. But, as you enter high school, and in U.S some middle schools too, it is seen as a popular opinion that having had sex already is “Ok.” While suddenly coming to school with your stomach swollen is oh so shocking. Coming up with such excuse, to make premarital sex right, as “We used condoms” has been worn out. Today, it's either you did or didn't, which, luckily, put a bit of pressure on teens; not doing that is. Condoms, if used correctly and consistently, can help prevent both unintended pregnancy and STDs, everyone knows that. But how well do they work? Condoms are very effective against the AIDS virus, but data for their effectiveness against some other STDs is surprisingly spotty. For instance, when latex condoms are used every time and put on early enough, they reduce chances of pregnancy over a one-year period to 3 percent, compared with 85 percent without birth control. On the other hand, surveys show, as condoms are often misused, about 12 million Americans each year contact STDs. And I'm just getting started.

You think that having those STDs are worth a couple of one-night stands? Or taking the risk of pregnancy to fulfill his pleasure, to make him love you more, is truly worth? And, for you, fellow young men, what have you got to say? “She tempted me with a seductive look.” “Dressed in those tight jeans, and several-sizes-smaller-than-her T-shirt, I couldn't help it.” You want to use such excuses, but in truth, maybe more than the girls even, your pressure into this as well. But, as Barbara Ehrenreich would say, “If men were equally at risk from this condition -- if they knew their bellies might swell as if they were suffering from end-stage cirrhosis, that they would have to go nearly a year without a stiff drink, a cigarette, or even an aspirin, that they would be subject to fainting spells and unable to fight their way onto commuter trains -- then I am sure that pregnancy would be classified as a sexually transmitted disease and abortions would be no more controversial than emergency appendectomies.” See it from our point of you, because even more than us, thought not many are willing to admit it, you have the power to stop this; put a limit to this problem and all the ever-growing chain of issues it creates. Even if she's been you girlfriend for years, why not wait for a few more? For that moment where you'll kneel in front of her, and ask her to spend the rest of you live together. Because many teenage mom are most likely to smoke; and are more likely to repeat the cycle (become a teen mother, school drop-out, to divorce or separate).

I'm also here to tell you that while you might still be willing to go through with it, for whatever the reason might be, there much more to the damage that it can result on you and your loved ones; both physical and emotional. Many of us do not have health insurance to cover the costs of possible pregnancy and delivery, so you are sure you might not obtain proper medical care, such prenatal care.

And, generally, teens undergo Cesarean section, commonly known as C-Section. However, where medical facilities are unavailable, maternal deaths may occur. It more likely in girls around 14 years of age, as they have weakly developed pelvis, on conception, to lead to many risks with childbirth and health of the mother; quite as unfortunate, emotional consequences can be as effective. In the U.S, 8 out of 10 teenage fathers do not marry their child’s mother, and single motherhood can affect employment and social status; they lack the social support as pregnancy in teenagers is considered unethical. This may create extreme depression, and, as a result, teen pregnant girls are seven times more prone to commit suicide.

Furthermore, when you decide to have sex, you think of the possibility of pregnancy immediately. Your next thoughts should fall somewhere between the child you might have and the effects it'll have on your family. You might be willing to take a disease, but give your possibly-coming child a voice. There is always a risk of passing the infection by HIV to their babies, including the chance of other STDs too. After the birth, if you still firm on your decision, you are less likely to stimulate your infant through affectionate behaviors, or to be sensitive and accepting toward his or her needs, and, if you're a teenage mothers with more social support, you would likely show anger toward their child and rely on punishment more often. Also, the fact that you might smoke or drink during pregnancy, increases the occurrence of developmental disabilities and behavioral issues in children born. A son born to a young woman in her teens is three times more likely to serve time in prison, while, a daughters born to adolescent parents are more likely to become teen mothers themselves. As many movies might have lead you to believe, you cannot raise your child alone, in the right and safe environment you wish for him or her. That where your family, particularly your parent, come in. Think of them at least one before going ahead of yourself. Your parents are a perfect, framed picture, which is constantly cleaned of the dust around with a light handkerchief. They take care of you and your sibling, if you ones; they never leave your side and have risen to a respectful young lady. Then, why in the world would you want to drop that picture from a mile downward? Just for a single instance of pleasure? Parents discovering their teen has been sexually active can be a real blow to your relationship; they may have to help guide the teens through that decision, and the whole family must cope with the consequences. Even your younger siblings, sisters and brothers can be effected; the sisters of teen mothers are less likely to stress the importance of education, and more likely to accept human sexual behavior. But, it seems that not all live a pretty life, and this seems to be a major of cause of our current problem. You don't have to do it for them, do it for yourself. Isn't peer pressure enough? You don't want to add more people to the list “Who Monopolizes My Decisions.” The final choice should always be yours; you always have one, even if you’re blinded by confusion to see it. At least then, when it was you who chose so, you won't regret it.