teenage pregnancies

[Aloran]

right
well, first topic here, thought it'd be a good one
Here in the UK, we (as a country) supposedly have one of the highest teenage pregnancy and abortion rates in the world- compared to the other "More Economically Developed Countries"
Here is such an example of this taken to the extreme:

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20090216/NEWS02/702169940

13 years old, and a father...
I'm not alone in thinking something is seriously ****ed up with that am I?
I'm only 17, and I already do not like the thought of basically having to pay for that kid to go through the educational system- which I will be doing in about 6 years when I can start earning my own income.
So, discussions on this topic?
I'm curious to see what the view is from other parts of ye world

 

[Cahlee]

wow.....waste of time mate. next time try and think before you post something...

Hey, he probably just clicked the button before he had a chance to write a description. Give him a chance to edit before you go for the throat.

 

[Frank_Sinatra_]

Dude type something then post it okay. Also this kind of thread could end very, very badly.
Edit: Okay I read your post, and since your new here I'll let it go but for future reference
a.) Use the Search button.
b.) If you don't some people will come down on you hard.
c.) This kind of thread has done before.

 

[Dudemeister]

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Well, you made some good points but you're actually being quite ignorant in saying that. While I agree with your theories in principle, they would have trouble being accepted in wider society.

 

[Jovlo]

Quick, use the edit button and write down something thoughtful before the banhammer finds this thread!

Edit: never mind, well done.

 

[Aloran]

edited edited edited edited
sorry sorry sorry sorry
*bows to the forum*

 

[Dudemeister]

right
well, first topic here, thought it'd be a good one
Here in the UK, we (as a country) supposedly have one of the highest teenage pregnancy and abortion rates in the world- compared to the other "More Economically Developed Countries"
Here is such an example of this taken to the extreme:

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20090216/NEWS02/702169940

13 years old, and a father...
I'm not alone in thinking something is seriously ****ed up with that am I?
I'm only 17, and I already do not like the thought of basically having to pay for that kid to go through the educational system- which I will be doing in about 6 years when I can start earning my own income.
So, discussions on this topic?
I'm curious to see what the view is from other parts of ye world

Oh, also, did you see that "13 year old", he looked about 8. I had trouble telling which one was the baby.

 

[Cahlee]

edited edited edited edited
sorry sorry sorry sorry
*bows to the forum*

This thread has already been done about this same story, just a couple of days ago. Make sure you search before you post a topic (the search function is a bit screwy though)

Regardless.. Welcome to the Escapist!

 

[Aloran]

hmm....
i did try the search function, but it didn't really serve anything and wouldn't work (possible confliction with firefox?)
but ah well
cheers for the welcome

 

[gmer412]

Wow, really? I thought the US had this dubious distinction. Wow, we aren't the most backward country in the world at everything! Woohoo!

 

[EeveeElectro]

Heh *pats Aloran's head*

I think that article was posted here the other day, but if we're discussing teenage pregnancy in general...

My sister and auntie gave birth at 15, my mum at 19, my nan at 18, my cousin at 16.
Whew, I'm not having kids.

 

[BlackHat]

i'm 18 and i have parent over 14 childeren and i couldn't be happer

 

[Doug]

Oh, also, did you see that "13 year old", he looked about 8. I had trouble telling which one was the baby.

Same here. This whole thing is very troubling, and I do wonder how we've ended up with this "honour" of high teen-mums.

 

[TheRightToArmBears]

Actually, they think he might not be the father...

 

[sneakypenguin]

Actually, they think he might not be the father...

Yeah theres 3 or 4 saying it could be theirs. funny stuff.

 

[Rhaisington]

It's a problem but not the end of the world. As long as the family is financially fit, it shouldn't cause too many issues.

Other than the whole "Father finishing high school about the same time the kid starts Kindergarten. Or rather, however its done in the UK. I can see a lot of awkward moments and possible counseling due to the whole, "My father is only 13 years older than I am." thing.

 

[Arachon]

And that is why Sex Ed has to be taught at 10 or 11 rather than 14...

 

[Combined]

Personally, it sickens me. Hmph. Kids being parents at such an early age? Not a good thing. Not good at all.

Welcome, by the way. As a helpful note, I'd recommend that you capitalise and punctuate as much as you can and try to be friendly. Not trying to insult or annoy you, just trying to be helpful. Again, Welcome to the Escapist.

 

[Flour]

Spoiler: Is this a picture of them?

I'm just asking because this is the only picture I found, and the website I got it from can't be trusted.