1. According to the Office of Adolescent Health, there were 26.5 births for ever

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1. According to the Office of Adolescent Health, there were 26.5 births for every 1,000 adolescent females ages 15-19 in 2013. Nearly 89% of these births occurred outside of marriage. While the 2013 teen birth rate indicates a 10% decline from 2012, still, the U.S. teen birth rate is higher than that of many other developed countries, including Canada and the United Kingdom. What do you think could be done to lower the birth rate for single teenagers?

2. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the age of first marriage for men (in 1960, 22.5 yrs.; in 2014, 29.7 yrs.) and women (in 1960, 20.1 yrs.; in 2014, 27 yrs.) have climbed. Why do you think the age of first marriage has been rising since 1960?

3. Do you believe genital sexuality is more than a mere physcial function? Why? Why not?

Explanation / Answer

One of the best ways to reduce or stop teen pregnancies are

(1) Government taking the initiative to add more teen programs, so that teens can get an idea about sex, peer pressure, pregnancy, responsibilities, problems at home etc.

(2) Taking medical help to explain the teens, what diseases they can get through sex, how to prevent the teen pregnancies.

(3) Teens should get an idea about how to prevent abortions, how to safe guard their health.

(4) Educating their parents to keep a close watch on their teenage daughters, their behavior, friendship.

(5) By explaining the teens, the importance of their studies, job and their future, how an unwanted pregnancy can affect all.

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