16. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jan 09, 2008, 7:15 am PST

i agree with ohajmastron. kids arent stupid, but kids do do stupid things and there are 3 reasons 1.to fit in 2.to rebel 3.for experience. not everybody "just wants to fit in" and thats the simple truth but just because you dont want to fit in doesnt mean you're not going to have sex, fitting in doesnt even mean having sex. seriously if you're talking about sex as a way to fit in then look at all the kids that "fit in" at your highschool (or the one you used to go to) i guarantee theres somebody who "fit in" who decided they're not having sex untill they're married. so basically dont think kids are stupid, dont lie to kids, and they'll make smart decisions

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17. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jan 09, 2008, 7:26 am PST

for those people who dont think jamie lynn being pregnant is scary for her, you are crazy. sure she has more money and resources than a typical pregnant teen, but she still has to raise a child and become a mother at 16. thats not just scary for jamie, thats scary for the baby too. look at britneys kids, they certainly are going to have some major issues.

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18. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jan 09, 2008, 7:40 am PST

Well, as a teenager, I can say that parents who think that their children will tell them right away if they want to have sex or even after they do it probably would be shocked to know that that may not happen. Teens will do it and act like nothing happened so their parents won't know. And to #4 Isis, I think you're taking things too far with the protected sex will kill you, not necessarily. Also a piece of paper (marriage license) won't stop STD's if your daughter's husband wants to cheat with someone he doesn't know has one, not saying that he will but I'm sure it's happened. And I really think that making your children stop watching a tv show because of the real life of the star is crazy. Just don't let them watch tv or read magazines then. You're supposed to be a role model, not a tv star.

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19. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jan 09, 2008, 7:45 am PST

The young Spears pregnant at 16 and acting like its fine is a warning to all teens. Yes, its easier to educate young people on birth control. Teens are sexually active its a fact. Our society seems to push sex everywhere, ads, music popular culture. We MUST educate teens on birth control. No one will stop teen sex that is for sure. I'm sure that child is in for a tough life with a 16 year old mother. What happens when the mother is the ripe old age of 21 and the baby is 5? Will she lose interest in her little human toy? This is only a fantasy for her now. Like "oh gee I'm pregnant." Wait until the 9 month period comes and she is only 17 raising a crying little 1 year old and then she'll see how glamorous it is. Teen pregnancy is going up. Parents teach that sex isn't good and its a secret. When teens are afraid they hide things including the fact that are sexually active with boyfriends and girlfriends. A healthier attitude toward sex would help all concerned. Good luck to the young Spears, hopefully she won't take parenting classes from her sister.

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20. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jan 09, 2008, 8:43 am PST

While I agree absitence isn't the best course, look back before the early 70s and late 60s. Kids weren't taught anything really by their parents. It was all hush, hush, yet teen pregnancy was barely even heard of in the 50s...there was some moral thing going on that kept kids from doing the dangerous things they dio today. And, I'm not a religious person...I'm looking at this from a social perspective. So, it can't be abstinence that is part of the increase of teen pregnancies. I think what it boils down to...parents letting their kids get away with everything. A slap on the wrist versus good discipline.

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21. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jan 09, 2008, 8:59 am PST

it is true in ghana for instance teens b\n 15 to 17 have given birth and sex education must be taught in high school and colla

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22. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jan 09, 2008, 9:50 am PST

Are you say Jamie Lynn DIDN'T KNOW about protection????

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23. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jan 09, 2008, 9:59 am PST

This information was very informative. I had two boys, 13 and 7 and I have been talking to them about sex since very early. My13 year old has had some interesting question over the past few years but I have answered all of them. He has no problem coming to me about his sexual questions. He tells me he is waiting for the right girl but in telling me this, I reenforce that he should always use condoms when engaging in any sexual act. I loved this blog. It not only showed the rise in teen pregnancy but that even someone as popular as the Spears girl can get pregnant. No on is immuned.

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24. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jan 09, 2008, 10:01 am PST

I agree with this article's statements. I was one of those teens who did not know anything about protecting myself. Now, that my teenage daughter is coming into her own (even as young as 10 years old), I told her everything and kept telling her. No, I don't want her to have sex, but the society we live in (everyday sexual innuendos, etc.) it is ridiculous to think they will not come to form of sexual encounter in their young lives. The way men stare at half naked women in the US is appalling, let alone annoying.

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25. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jan 09, 2008, 10:15 am PST

To #20 Juliet...I agree that we do need to educate our young people about sex and how to protect themselves. But I don't agree that the child will have a tough life with a 16 year old mother. First of all you never know what God has planned for us. Well I was 16 when I got pregnant with my son who is now 15 (will be 16 next month). He is in the top of his class, participates in sports, plays guitar and is a very good teenager. I just want to make the point that even though some mothers start of very young it's all about how you raise your kids. We have been close all of his life, I always explain things that might happen in life. And sex is one of theses things. He feels he can come and ask me anything. Including questions about sex, which he has. I have no regrets giving birth to him at 17 years old. Now I am 33 and have had 3 miscarriages since my son was born. He is all I have and may ever have. So please don't judge Jamie Lynne for her mistake or blessing in disguise.

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26. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jan 09, 2008, 10:27 am PST

I think this is true in all walks of life. You simply can't assume that youth will not be sexually active merely because you told them to. Think about this-the last time you told your son to take out the garbage, did he really listen? It's the same with sex-if you don't tell them about it and explain why they shouldn't they will assume that you are just "saying" that to be annoying. Teach them about it so they can act like the smart individuals they are.

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27. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jan 09, 2008, 10:46 am PST

#21 i think that "moral thing" youre talking about is when young girls either had horrific back room abortions or got sent away to an "aunts house" for a convienent 9 months.

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28. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jan 09, 2008, 11:13 am PST

sounds like the same solution I always here,but it does sound good

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29. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jan 09, 2008, 11:26 am PST

I don't think there was any accidental pregnancy here. A 16 year old girl is not stupid. I wouldn't rule out carelessness while under the influence of drugs and / or alcohol though. If she wasn't forced into having intercourse I have a strong feeling that this girl was ok with the chance of becoming pregnant. She may have wanted a child at this time for several reasons that I will not go into.Most girls who are sexually active and get pregnant want to get pregnant. I wish her well. She will have alot of responsiblity now and I hope she handles the responsiblity of taking care of this child well too.

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30. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jan 09, 2008, 12:03 pm PST

she is rich rich rich rich rich not a single 16 year old on welfare get over it america she gonna be alright

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