Teen pregnancy has become a common occurrence and often overlooked.  A baby is surely a blessing, a life that bonds to their parents for safety, nurture and love.   However, it isn't always rainbows and sunshine, raising a baby requires time, commitment, and dedication that not all teens have.  Reality kicks in very soon, such as purchasing diapers, baby formula, doctor expenses, how to apply for aids, housing, school, work, etc.  what teen mothers and fathers need is support.  Although single parent families are common among teen pregnancies, it doesn't mean you have to be that person.

A baby is a human being that needs attention from both mom and dad.  Raising a child is difficult enough, but raising a child alone is a job all in itself. 

I found it quite disheartening when I realized that the United States is the leading country with the highest rate of teenage pregnancies.  What does this say about our methods in prevention?  Is there a lack of communication, lack of information or is the American family structure supporting pre-martial sex. 

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