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Teenagers And Sex - Online Term Paper

Teenagers And Sex

Teenage decisions about sexuality are influenced by complex factors such as love, substance abuse, poverty, family, sexual abuse, racism and religion. Every 26 seconds another adolescent becomes pregnant. Every 56 seconds another adolescent gives birth. Something must be done! However, I feel that the author of this article went about expressing his/her views the wrong way.
The teen’s of today’s society don’t need a slap on the wrists. We need to be educated about the risks and consequences of being sexually active. Expressing anger (like the author of this piece clearly did) won’t help the situation in the long run. Education is the key. 90% of parents want their children to receive ...

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proven that this viewing is associated with sexually permissive attitudes and behaviors. Until we, as a society, decide to take charge and develop responsible media messages that encourage positive behaviors and attitudes, this will continue.
I disagree very strongly with the author’s choice of harsh words geared toward teen parents. The author is telling them to act like adults and take responsibility like one, but at the same time they are turning right around and using vulgar language and proving they, too, are immature. Where do teens often learn how to behave? From adults!
I do agree, though, with the statement itself, minus the harsh words. Teens think they are adults, and they need to take responsibility like one. Teens most often seek birth control 6 months to 1 year after beginning sexual activity! 1/5 of unintended pregnancies occur the 1st month after beginning sexual activity. Think of how many pregnancies could be stopped within this period of time if we’d only wise ...

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Added: 8/24/2007 11:01:50 AM
Category: Social Issues
Type: Premium Paper
Words: 637
Pages: 3

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