Teenage pregnancies and the battle to end them...

[Jessika]

Its so sad, it really is. A part of me feels sorry for them, but another part of me doesn't, because they know the risks they were taking. And I will come out and say it -- its stupid. Regardless of age, unless you are emotionally, mentally, and financially ready and willing to accept ALL consequences of the action, don't do it. Period.

[sasvermont]

I think we are failing our young folks by not educating them enough .....especially about birth control, the consequences of their actions, the child at risk now, etc. etc. .... life as a parent.

I am an old PTer and have seen many young girls and boys survive the birth event and live happily ever after, both as a mother/father and as the child....and then there are those who don't do well at all.

Either way, education, as far as I am concerned, is the answer. Keep 'em busy, interested and educated. Many teenagers just have nothing else happening in their lives.

We fail miserably when it comes to educating our youth.

With lots of love, family support and guidance, many will do just fine. I always hope for the best.

Here's to all those folks who made it!