It doesnt surprise me. I know like more than ten people from high school, colleges, works, & friends who have had kids around the same time or since then... Also, I think it is because of societal acceptance of unwed motherhood, maybe? Seemingly, it's no big deal to have a kid when you're in high school, now (yeah, it seems nobody bother
). Some of the high schools even have daycares. So, if it's really up to the girl/woman, then she will most likely choose to keep the baby if she possibly can. Most girls and women aren't worried about a baby "ruining their future" anymore, because they can see women all around them juggling babies, kids, work, and school. Apparently, it is not such a "shameful" thing as it used to be. (Yeah, I think it's scary thought... =/ )
I wonder there will be pregnancy clinic in the future? Maybe? Maybe not? I think, maybe, the availability of going to a pregnancy clinic instead of Planned Parenthood? I know a few churches sponsor a pregnancy clinic in town where they help young mothers with food, clothes, how to train a child, how to get a job, how to take care of a baby, how to get aid, etc etc. It is very cool. Besides, I think a very large part of it would have to go towards teenage mothers being way more accepted than before...
I also think it is nice to see many people are choosing life. Yes, I'm so happy that abortion rate is getting lower and lower. Still - it would be nice if they take responsibility more serious than being fool around and get a pregnany (or get someone a pregnancy)... =/
Oh well...
EDIT: I forget one thing -- Before I left my job, I remember I saw many young parents around me in each early morning where teens and kids were going to their schools. First thing on my mind, I thought it was kinda of strange to see so many teen parents at that age... what was amazed me that some young parents knew how to handle their kids properly during public bus station. I was impressed with them. Sure, handling kids are not so easy, I know... still, I think it's sad to see young parents who are with little kids at a such young age... =/
As for pregnancy clinic -- I only know a little about it... it is like ... they help young mothers with food, clothes, how to train a child, how to get a job, how to take care of a baby, how to get aid, etc etc. So, I can't explain the answer when I know so little about it cos I am not a young parent and don't go to there...
