Teen Choices and Pregnancy

Teens need to be informed of consequences before forcing an undesirable choice. From polls taken n 2014, a total of 249,078 babies were born to women aged 15 - 19 years of age, dropping 9% in one year. https://www.cdc.gov/teenpregnancy/about/



However, lack of knowledge and unclear choices seems to be a common factor. Please have talks with your children in allowing them to understand that children aren't puppies that you can give away or put outside when you don't feel like giving attention. As children grow up, their needs constantly change. Plus, a young person hasn't finished his or her growing cycle yet. Sometimes kids need to have fun without planning ahead or canceling at the last minute because a babysitter had a change of plans. While still growing, they must sleep the entire night and perhaps even sleep in. Don't call into work because the daycare calls you to pick up your sick child. And babies aren't free. Check the prices at the supermarket of diapers and formula alone, keeping in mind they outgrow their clothes every three months. Babies cost a lot. They are not a hobby but a commitment.