Social Issue: Teenage Pregnancy

Teenage pregnancy is one of the most alarming issues here in the Philippines. Many teenagers engaged themselves  in sexual intercourse just to be "in" with their friends. According to the 2014 Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality (YAFS) study, around 14 percent of Filipino girls aged 15 to 19 are either pregnant for the first time or are already mothers—more than twice the rate recorded in 2002 (Carin Van der Hor; Inquirer.net). Data shows that pregnant teenagers are mostly 17-19 years old. They are living with their parents or relatives.

Reasons why teenagers get pregnant includes: Lack of information about safe sex, breakdown of family life, lack of good female role model and peer pressure and some just want to do it to get along with her friends.

Teenagers must be disciplined about this issue. Family members, teachers must teach them about life and what will happen to them if they get pregnant early. Teenage Pregnancy is one of the reasons why the Philippines' population is increasing. It is one of the reasons why there are many street children everywhere. These innocent kids are suffering because of them.

As a teenager, I guess having a knowledge about this issue is very important. Every teenager must know how to handle things like this. They must know their limitations. They must understand that we should focus on our studies first. And one more thing, we should always remember that not all the things that are friends have experienced, we must experienced it too. Remember that, doing the right thing and doing what you want is important. And you must think first before you do something. :)