The System is Flawed: Episode 1 - The Tea on Teen Pregnancy
Teen Pregnancy in The United States
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Over the past twenty years, teen pregnancy and birth rates in the United States have decreased drastically. The rates have gone down by nearly thirty-seven percent. Though this may seem like a huge stride, there is a bigger issue. In comparison to other highly developed countries, America has teen pregnancy rates that are as much as nine times higher than others. Many may ask how this unfortunate reality has become prevalent throughout the United States. This podcast will cover the underlying causes of teen pregnancy, as well as offer a critical perspective of the justice system, and the practices American society deems normal.
At eighteen years old, my mother became pregnant with my older brother Jeremy. Teen pregnancy has been a prevalent issue in my life, as well as in America.
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| My oldest brother, Jeremy, and my mother, Roma Souvannasy |
At eighteen years old, my mother became pregnant with my older brother Jeremy. Teen pregnancy has been a prevalent issue in my life, as well as in America.
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My family (From Top Left To Right) Jeremy, Kevin (My dad), Roma (My mother), Jenalyn, Me (Jada), Bottom Left: Jaelyn, Jakoby, Jaidyn, Jocelyn |
Cited Sources:
"In Texas, Abstinence-Only Programs May Contribute To Teen Pregnancies." Morning Edition, 5 June 2017. Student Resources In Context, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A494526246/SUIC?u=bens3507&sid=SUIC&xid=94f85d58. Accessed 9 Nov. 2018.
"Teen Pregnancy." Gale Student Resources in Context, Gale, 2018. Student Resources In Context, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/PJDDBR673219955/SUIC?u=bens3507&sid=SUIC&xid=64aa2ad7. Accessed 9 Nov. 2018.
"'How Could You Not Know You Were Pregnant?'." Weekend Edition Sunday, 24 May 2015. Student Resources In Context, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A416439461/SUIC?u=bens3507&sid=SUIC&xid=c2dfcd97. Accessed 12 Nov. 2018.
"African American Family Issues: Teenage Pregnancy." UXL Multicultural: A Comprehensive Resource on African Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native North Americans, UXL, 2003. Student Resources In Context, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/EJ2107200236/SUIC?u=bens3507&sid=SUIC&xid=6c232c13. Accessed 12 Nov. 2018.
Jada, I strongly agree with you. As you mentioned, I think that schools should have a better system when it comes to talking to us about sex. It is a delicate subject which needs to be talked about more. I think that sometimes, kids are misinformed and are not talked to about early enough considering how sexually active some can be at this age and younger.
ReplyDeleteI love that you made this podcast, first of all, because this is something that needs to be shown to the world as becoming a pregnant teen can turn around someone's life completely in a second. I also think the school system needs to better with talking aboutthis topic. At our age, many girls are becoming teen mothers but I don't see anyone coming to talk to us about it and inform is.
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DeleteLoved your podcast. I also agree about how the school system should educate us more when it comes to sex. It was amazing how determined you were on this subject really showed the listeners how you care about this particular subject. Good Job :)
ReplyDeleteI really liked your podcast. I agree that it is important to educate students about this topic and I think you did a very good job of spreading that message. Also your blog post is very creative and appealing to read through.
ReplyDeleteI think that this is a good topic because it applies to our age group, since so many happen to be having kids at such a young age in high school. This is also something that not many people feel comfortable talking about and I thought that it was nice to do your podcast about it.
ReplyDeleteI love that you decided to do a controversial topic, because I know you always have the best opinions!
ReplyDeleteYou blew this way out of the water! I strongly agree with everything you said. You backed everything up with clear evidence and or reasoning. It was a pleasure listening to your podcast. Kudos to you for picking this topic and for doing so well with it!
ReplyDeleteI think this is very important topic for our age group. I agree with you that our school systems should talk and teach more about safe sex as well as how to prevent teen pregnancy. It's something everyone should have the chance to learn about so that teens can be safe.
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