Although teen pregnancy rates have been declining since the early 1990’s,
Teen pregnancy is still a major concern in today’s society and is a social problem that affects the entire community. There are many ways to prevent teenage pregnancy, many decisions to make, and many challenges to face. It is important to examine the core causes of this problem, the effect this problem has on our society and the individual and some of this possible ways of fighting this problem. There are a wide variety of causes that give rise to teenage pregnancy; these consist of family, community, and social dysfunctions. Over the years, it seems that all the efforts to fight teen pregnancy are beginning to pay off. Thanks to the continued dedication of our parents, teachers and community leaders, the young people today have more support and education concerning the dangers, consequences, and challenges of adolescent sex.