Society & Culture

Teen pregnancy

Society & Culture

Posted by: kosimik

17th Nov 2010 05:58pm

Teen pregnancies are not new in the world. So why do you think there is still such a taboo about it? It's been happening for years, yet girls are still looked down upon by some people in society.

I have been there, so I certainly don't judge :) Just because you are older, doesn't make you a better person to raise a family.


heatherann
  • 22nd Oct 2012 05:43pm

Unfortunately there is a lot of judgement throughout the world; people judge others on everything from appearance, status, sexuality, gender etc - it goes on & on and can be very depressing. However without everyone forming opinions (which in turn does result in judgement) we would not be able to make choices within our communities, this is why we have to be so careful and why rules, regulations & laws are formed and enforced.

There is way to much going on in the world today for us not to recognize and react to what society does & does not do for people to not continue to put pressure on those that do not abide by some laws, regulations & expected behaviors & life choices like for e.g teenage pregnancy ( among many other subjects).

I am one of those teenage mums & now have 4 children, however the formation of the family unit I have created has come from the opinions, judgements & criticisms of society - thus my family has grown to become a stable & loving family with the knowledge that we all have choices & that what we choose to do not only effects ourselves but also those around us.

My Children are 26, 24, 22 & 16, & now I am a grandparent & still take into consideration the opinions, judgements & criticisms of others because I still wish to be able to make a choice in my life. I actually enjoy hearing from others as most people often have something very significant to say & I am always open to new information.


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