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How To Deal With Teen Sex? - Hartford Courant

with little more than directions to the nearest abortion clinic or community health center ... almost 50 percent of 14- to 19-year-old black teenage girls are infected with a sexually transmitted disease .

Alaska Voters Pass Measure for Parental Notification Before Teen Abortions - LifeNews.com

... fact that those who sexually abuse minors will be brought to justice more readily if parents are notified before their minor daughter undergoes an abortion," he added. Abortion advocates promised to target teens ...

Pro-Life News: Health Care, California, Florida, Colombia, Missouri, Abortion - LifeNews.com

California NARAL said Harris worked to deny parents the right to know when their teenage daughter ... said that the high proportion of abortions based on fetal abnormality is due to the fact that "doctors can ...

New Measure Puts Alaskan Teens At Risk - DAILY KOS

... from all walks of life oppose parental notification because they agreed that it was an unnecessary abortion ... process for Alaskan teens, many of whom live in rural communities. We discussed the fact that court ...

Witnesses talk about teen’s pregnancy - Huron Daily Tribune

He went on to tell the court that Fritz and the alleged victim allegedly took other actions to “induce an abortion” when the teen was approximately ... with the alleged victim he needed more facts and further ...

Bristol Palin To Net $14k For Speech To Teen Moms - Fox40

... abortion will pay former Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin's daughter $14,000 to ... is credited as being a "role model in the fact that she chose to have her child," a spokesperson for Lifehouse told the Lousville ...

Sex outside marriage can derail teens' lives - Roanoke Times

... pregnancies, abortions, emotional breakups -- any of these could derail a teen's mental, emotional and physical health. The bottom line is that God created sex for marriage, and no study will ever change that fact.

The New Abortion Providers and Non-Existent "Terror Babies" - RH Reality Check

The result is more teen pregnancies ... triggers the same deep-set anger that abortion does about women’s right to control their bodies even after a man has, in their eyes, laid claim to it. In fact, Bill O ...

Legacy of the ladette: Now alarming rise in teenage promiscuity and abortions is linked to women ... - Daily Mail

... abortion. And the proportion of teenage girls who blame alcohol for losing their virginity has ... said: ‘These findings reinforce the fact that parents can never afford to take a casual, laid-back approach to ...

Wairarapa abortion numbers keep rising - Wairarapa Times-Age

... abortion clinics are full of teenage girls or something and they are not ... I'm very committed to the fact that abortion care needs to be provided in a safe and high quality manner." He said 37 woman died from ...

Open Question: sixteen and pregnant..serious question, no judging please?

im sixteen..im pregnant. yea yea i know. im irresponisible and this is alll my fault, im willing to deal with the consequences up front in the face. but i have a few questions.. First off im no more than a couple weeks along. Went to the doc by myself because i was four days late for my period, took a test came back pos. i really reallly do NOT want this baby obviously im only a junior in hishchool, my bf of a year/the father is a senior. Were torn. Im SO SO SO against abortion for many reasons but i really do not want this baby in any way. What are the chances of me miscarrying? im at a decent weight, not too skinny, im not active in sportd but i have a job so im on my feet for hours on end and do strenuous tasks such as heavy lifting. i used to do drugs, in fact a week or two ago i did some while i was pregnant (didnt know i was then) and im STILL pregnant which is shocking that this baby has even survived my lifestyle at all. Also how long should i wait before: 1. i tell my parents 2. get prenatal vitamins 3.drop out of school and homesschool. Last thing: would it be a good idea to start off by telling a friend of mines mom? shes close to me and she had an abortion as a teen but regrets it every day and is a strong christian woman now. i feel as though she would understand better than my mom would...just to clarify..i am not trying to "induce" a misscarriage. im asking what are my chances? im not heartless, if i had this baby i probably wouldnt be able to give it up and also i TOTALLY against abortion, but because i am so young, SORRY if this is offensive but its nice to entertain the idea that theres a chance i could misscary by my lifestyle (not drugs just my fast paced life) and i know everybody has jobs im just saying that with all the strain on my body, it doesnt seem likely im a fit candidit for a pregnancy. thats is ALL im saying. jesus christ.. more

Open Question: what can we do we need advise!!!?

my gf missed her period and its the third time in a row that its came late because her period is irregular still...she is 15 and im afraid this time she maybe pregnant due to the fact that we had unprotected sex using the pullout method (which i researched and am aware of what can happen and how to prevent accidents) but im a little worried and am wondering if there is an abortion pill that teens can take without parents consent because WE CANNOT LET OUR PARENTS KNOW or atleast with someone 18 or older in the state of maryland...please helpyea i know wev been fine lately but i know its stupid....do you know the types and which is the best for our situation?ok well she said she started getting cramps so her period might be coming but its already 10 days lateit wouldnt be a baby yet when it has a heart beat then its a baby and she got her period so i guess its all gd more

Voting Question: A new question to the single ladies...?

It is documented that over 70% of single women were deceived into voting for the Communist front. One may note that Obama, as a teacher in college, was a Communist supporter. We note that Castro gave him high marks for the health care bill and in his direction! We should wake up as veterans and as voters.. What is Obama's direction for us? It is to take away our Constitution that says government does not give our rights.. they are ours by decree! Even if one is an atheist, except a Communist, they can see how much this means.. The Communists did a study of how we are so successful in America. They found that during wars or during peace.. we had faith in a Creator. What counted is the Government was not our God.. they did not hold control of us.. we had control of them! Why? Look at our Constitution and our Bill of Rights! A devout Atheist with some intelligence should note.. not just a good thing to keep.. but an absolute thing.. so they cannot control us.. we can control them! But we cannot if we allow them to ignore their oath of office and deny these rights written by wise and very intelligent people many years ago.. What is your choice? Do you want them to tell you what rights you have, denying our own Constitution, or do you want us to tell them? I do not care if Obama came from Mars! What counts is what he supports and does.. you better wake up/// especially the ladies.. you want freedom or want some offset gender bigotry? We men were never free.. we were in bondage to seeking you and science tells you this. We are told by Liberals that science is not allowed if free information of facts are allowed! If we look at the Liberal ideas on family and community we see school shootings were the result. We can see that even abortion desire was part of their sex education.. Now we have female teachers accused and convicted of rape of young teens.. The question,, when will women wake up and when will men that support such things stop putting libido before helping the truths and stopping the bad? Men.. a man is not one than can perform in bed.. seldom is one not able.. a man is one that supports their family.. his wife first and children second. It works and so does other morals we have said are lack of freedom.. they are not.. they give us freedoms! We changed spit wads for school shootings and real truthful sex education for stupidity. So we had to have abortion to cover the stupidity of Liberal sex education.. When you look at it.. it jumps out in our face as the causes. We also see that the increase in divorce is a result of Liberal ideas and Liberal laws.. so.. you got a divorce? But remember, media and the Liberals were very much a part of it..see the control by mental media? You have been free.. now are in bondage.. and watch out for the next step.. we may ask Putin to take Obama's place.. he would be better! EarlOne should note as I was serving my Country the colleges had deceived the girls the guys were dating.. FBI files show that they had infiltrated our colleges years before. just at the beginning of the Korean War! In 1962 I had a teacher tell me and warn us.. a lady! Look at YOUR Constitution and ask yourself.. is it not control by the people? EarlWe should note that facts are not rant.. I see this so much when dealing with Communist ideas. I lived it and those who did not are so young.. they still have diapers! You got use to government being your controller.. they are not.. you are as voters.. tell me..why they will not support the oath they take.. bet it is same for those that charge rant.. they like being a child and do not want to change..They will not accept responsibility for what they do.. they want you to take it!!! Earl more

Resolved Question: What do you think of this: “Anti-Adoption Advocates”: How Should We Respond?

http://catholicexchange.com/2008/11/11/114414/ Now that the election is over, one of the most chilling prospects of the future administration is the president-elect’s determination to sign the “Freedom of Choice Act” (FOCA). The implications of this — both financial and moral — are staggering, for it means our tax dollars may be used to snuff out the lives of millions of children. To be truly pro-life, then, is to seek ways to ensure that the need for abortion is eliminated, as far as we are able to do this. Adoption gives those in crisis pregnancies an abortion alternative that saves the life of the child and relieves them of the unwanted responsibility of parenthood. Adoption also provides an opportunity for couples to have a child they might otherwise never have, and for the child to have a “forever family” that will love him or her for life. With foster-adoption, children who have already been born — often to parents with such serious issues that the children may have been better off had the “adoption option” been chosen from the beginning — are given a second chance. Sadly, many of these children — especially those who are part of sibling group, have special needs, or are “older” (four or more) — must wait months and even years for a loving, permanent home. There are simply not enough suitable families willing to open their hearts this way. The situation would be dire enough … Now grass roots, anti-adoption advocacy groups such as “Bastard Nation” and “Adoption: Legalized Ties” are seeking to discourage adoption, choosing rather to advocate for disgruntled adult adoptees and “natural parents,” including those whose children were taken from them because of abuse and neglect. Anti-Adoption Advocates: Biased “Truth” The dynamic of adoption is often described as a “triad,” with 3 sides representing the birth (or first) parents, adoptive parents, and adopted child. By and large, anti-adoption groups have vilified both adoptive parents and the agencies that mediate the placements. Recently, however, the attack has expanded to birth parents as well: Under the “Unsealed Initiative,” adult adoptees and others are lobbying government agencies in New York and other states (successfully, in Toronto) to release sealed birth records in order to gain access to the identities of birth parents who may not desire contact, and who were promised anonymity upon relinquishment. In the minds of the adult adoptees, the “best interest of the child” trumps all — when in fact the “child” is no longer a child, but an adult whose “right to know” is no more important than the other party’s right to privacy. This growing trend is even more alarming, given the unabashed pro-abortion stance of the Obama administration. Women in crisis pregnancies who are considering adoption may have second thoughts when faced with the very real possibility that their “past” may come knocking on their door twenty or thirty years hence, disrupting their lives with demands and recriminations. Unless the records are truly sealed with a “suite lock” — one that can be opened only by mutual consent — the real danger is that these “unwanted” children will simply be aborted. Catholic Anti-Adoption Advocates Recently I was appalled to discover that these “anti-adoption advocates” are making inroads even in Catholic publications. Last September the National Catholic Register ran this article (accessed through my EMN blog) by self-professed “anti-adoption advocate” Melinda Selmys, who writes about encountering teenage adoptees who were acting out — though the adoptive parents were “kind and loving people.” Rather than consider the real possibility that the teens had been damaged by circumstances that led up to the adoption, or that adoption may indeed have been their best chance at a bright future, or that these kids were just like others teens who have difficulties making the transition into adulthood, Selmys concludes that the adoption itself was the true source of the problem. She writes: The child … is not a tabula rasa on which anyone – parents, teachers, social workers, engineers of brave new worlds – can inscribe their glowing hopes for the future. … The child is created in the image and likeness of God, but it is also in the image and likeness of its parents. The people who hope to see evil eradicated from the world through increasing government intervention in the lives of children are going to be sorely disappointed. Children do not inherit their faults and failings merely by watching and imitating mom and dad. They inherit them on a much deeper level. Healing the Wounded Heart Now, much of what Ms. Selmys says sounds reasonable. Foster and adoptive parents are well aware that our children have challenges and issues originating with their “first families” — behavioral, mental, emotional, and medical among them. Sometimes it’s genetic. Other times challenges come from the child’s pre-adoptive environment, not a blWhat do I think? I think a child's right to know their bloodline and medical history over rides the mother's right to privacy and that a mother that was raped and has not realized the child did not rape her and did not ask to be carried to term or placed for adoption should have sought therapy along time ago like after the rape occurred and before relinquishing the child, maybe she should of used plan B or had an abortion. Adoptees had no say what happened to them at birth now that they are adults they should have a say. Grown ups made the decisions when they were infants they just want unaltered vital records which I think they are entitled to. more

Resolved Question: Child Support, Extra Money, Extra visiting, is that right?

I am a 15 year old girl who has a 5 year old half sister. My father cheated on my mom but they're still happily married. My sister gets child support, she gets a $5 dollar allowance (for what??!) and my dad visits her whenever possible. I know it sounds crazy but my dad is in a lot of debt, me and my old sister are heading off to college soon and he still has the nerve to say that she doesn't have as much as we do. I work twice as hard, I don't give my parents headaches and I only get a $5 allowance too, I don't think that's fair, he should either bump it up to $10 or cancel her allowance. My sister's mom is also a gold-digging whore and she denies the fact that she's just ruining her daughter's life by making her life he'll not having a Father there, but she's soooo stupid because she shouldn't thought of that before. I dot plan on having any kids but if I do I will MAKE SURE that I have finished school and that me and my future husband are happily married. If I could put off having sex for fifteen years, I'm pretty damn sure I can put it off for another 10-15 years. I'm most defiantly not going to have an illegitimate child who barely sees his/her father and I'm going to gurantee that I won't be no homewrecker. And btw if you're wondering I'm not just another teen who's going nowhere with their life. I am on the high honor roll, in honors/ap classes and I'm in the running for Valedictorian, possibly. I have plans for my future and I'm not just going to let some guy ruin them. So please, I just need your opinion on a couple of things. Do you think that's it's right how the treatment is between me and my sister. Do you agree that it's just so stupid and foolish to have kids, illigitimate kids? Do you agree with abortion and population controls? To be honest the least my sister can do is be nice to me, besides that I'm about 99.9999999% sure that my sister is going to amount to nothing like my older sister and just be a waste to the earth. We don't need more people on this planet DOING NOTHING! We've got that covered...Oh and also if you didn't know Child Support may be used for other things besides for the child, for example the mother's personal use. And If you want to comment on the population control subject I'd like to say that at least I'm going somewhere with my life and not a waste of parental support. And it is my business what MY <---you see that MY FATHER does ok. So when I say that is unfair that I never had an allowance when I was 5 or that I never got money for not doing anything I think that it's fair to conclude that It's not OK. And the fact that just because she's a bastard child (which thank god I am not) it doesn't mean give more attention to her, I'm being neglected whenever we're around family, that care about her more than they do me. So yeah add that to this and then tell me if u think it's wrong or right. more

Resolved Question: Is it normal for a parent to like one of their children more than the others?

I've been the "good" child all my life, went to college without my mother paying a dime and getting loans that will put me in debt for most of the rest of my life. My mom used my good credit to refinance her house and now I have two huge loans and because she somehow got me to pay the 2nd mortgage (for the past 2 1/2 years). I've never gotten in trouble, been honors and all that boring stuff I regret based on the fact that she just loves loves my sister who is a problem child, got pregnant as a teen, has 3 kids and at least 4 abortions that I know of, has been with more guys than you can imagine, heavily heavily abused drugs, went to jail, lies, cheats, manipulates like there's no tomorrow. I just found out through friends of the family - not even from my mom or sister, that my mom bought a house for my sister - nice 2 story house with granite kitchen, the whole works. I confirmed with them and they brushed it off and my mom's response was "she's changed, don't be jealous of your sister" and that just really upset me - why would I be upset at her? I think she's a genius for being a master manipulator. I'm just disappointed in my mom for kicking me to the curb. I'll be lucky if she ever emails me, usually several weeks after she hasn't heard from me to make sure I"m alive. I'm going through a foreclosure, have nowhere I'll be going to but she doesn't seem to care or try to help. When I asked her over the weekend to refinance her house to get the loans out of my name considering her credit seems to be good enough to buy a new house for my sister, she said her income isn't high enough to qualify for a large loan for her own house. I also found out from the county my name isn't even on the title of her house like she said it would be when I got the loans - they were the first year I checked but mysteriously not anymore. I bluffed and said I know I had signed a document to remove my name from the title that she later filed with the county and she said I signed it to save time in the future should she refinance it back to her name but denied filing it so should anything happen to her I'd be stuck with the loans and no house to show for it. The list goes on. I have done nothing wrong and whenever I complain she thinks I'm jealous because I'm old without children and can't accept that my sister has changed. I DON"T care that she's changed - good friggin deal for her. And if I want to get pregnant I just need to sleep with a guy so why would I be jealous of something I don't want? Does it mean that my mom simply doesn't like me and she looks for excuses to justify it to herself? She emails MINIMUM 3 pics a day of my sister and her children to the point I am tempted to put her email address on block. Her whole world revolves around her while I don't exist and regret being so nice and good and helpful when it's not appreciated and the evil "changed" sister reaps all the rewards. Sorry this is so long but I am very fed up and don't know what to make of it and if it's worth cutting myself out from my "family" permanently, praying my mother will make the mortgage payments and not make me stuck with her 1st mortgage too when I can't even afford the 2nd one she made me stuck with knowing I don't want to ruin my credit and claiming she can't afford to make the payments herself. more

Resolved Question: Do you agree with Catholic church that deporting illegals who break our laws is too severe a penalty.?

But how would you respond to those angered by illegal immigration? Shouldn’t those in the country illegally face punishment? A. As we stress the Church’s moral principles, we need to be more sensitive to people’s fears. The opponents of immigration are also people of faith. They are afraid. And their fears are legitimate. The fact is that millions of immigrants are here in blatant violation of U.S. law. This makes law-abiding Americans angry. And it should. We have to make sure that our laws are fair and understandable. At the same time, we have to insist that our laws be respected and enforced. Those who violate our laws have to be punished. The question is how? What punishments are proper and just? I think, from a moral standpoint, we’re forced to conclude that deporting immigrants who break our laws is too severe a penalty. Now, this doesn’t mean we shouldn’t enforce the laws. It means we need to find more suitable penalties. I would suggest that intensive, long-term community service would be a far more constructive solution than deportation. This would build communities rather than tear them apart. And it would serve to better integrate the immigrants into the social and moral fabric of America. Now he says here I believe that in God’s plan, the new Hispanic presence is to advance our country’s spiritual renewal. To restore the promise of America’s youth and says here We have moral and social problems too. Our people have some of the highest rates of teen pregnancy, abortion, and out- of- wedlock births, of any ethnic group in the country. These are things we don’t talk about enough..I ask is this God's plan to restore our values with highest rates of teen pregnancy, abortion, and out- of- wedlock births ?http://www.thewandererpress.com/ee/wandererpress/index.php more

Resolved Question: Why is secular society more healthy than religious society?

If Christianity is true/good The shocking truth is that Study after Study is showing that among developed nations more Christian ones like the United States (the most religious of the developed nations) have higher crime rates (especially homicide the shocking truth that the USA has more prisoners than any other part of the world and that homicide rates here are 4 times higher than most of Europe), similar suicide rates, and less education and literacy, more intolerance and higher rates of things like teen pregancy,and abortion, drug use, divorce rate and less social wellfare, Shorter lifespans and things like affordable helthcare, livable wages than more secular developed countries like over in Europe. Please feel free to read over all of the links this is overwealming proof that a more Christian society doesn't mean better socital health. In fact it seems to mean the exact opposte thing, and the facts are so nurorous when you look them up that its actually shocking. Secular "liberal" Society really does seem to be more "moral" free, productive and happy. http://www.endhereditaryreligion.com/2009/02/secular-societies-enjoy-better-quality-of-life/ http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/cri_mur_percap-crime-murders-per-capita http://www.abytheliberal.com/world-politics/europe-vs-usa-lifestyle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBPVRUyJW_s http://www.religioustolerance.org/pregadol.htm http://www.nytimes.com/2001/02/21/us/study-finds-teenage-drug-use-higher-in-us-than-in-europe.html http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/peo_div_rat-people-divorce-rate http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/2005/feb/10/europe-vs-america/ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20228552/ http://www.thehealthculture.com/2010/02/health-care-inequality-the-us-vs-europe.html more

Resolved Question: What can I expect as a teen mom?

Hey guys, I'm 5wks 5days pregnant. Not a planned baby, but finally getting used to the idea that I'm going to be a mommy. I'm 16 (as of march) and I'm wondering what life as a teen mom is like. It's not something I planned, but I'm trying to figure out what exactly I've gotten myself into. The baby's daddy freaked when I told him I was pregnant and ended up leaving me. as upset as I am that he decided it wasn't his responsibility to help raise the child he created, I'm glad he decided to leave now vs. later. I know life isn't going to be easy, but I'm going to try to make the best of things. I'm not on here asking you whether I should have an abortion, adopt the baby out, or keep it myself. My mind was made up from the heart sinking moment I got the little double lines on the test. I've already been to the doctor once, and they estimated my due date at 12/25/2010. Haven't had an ultrasound yet, but they ran a blood test to make sure that I am in fact preggerz. I was just wondering if any of you have been or know teen moms, and if you have any advice for me. I'll probably be on a lot more throughout the rest of my pregnancy. I'm also looking to get to know other mommy-to-bes. So nervous, excited, and shocked. It still hasn't quite sunk in that I'm pregnant. more

Resolved Question: Why are pro lifers so willingly ignorant about abortion?

To start off I don't beleive in abortion after the second trimester so I'm getting that out of the way now. When I make these arguments it is in this context. Also this is in the context of the country America Why are conservatives so willingly ignorant about this topic? I here the most idiotic things like your killing a baby and how would you feel if your mom aborted you and even the horrid suggestion of putting them up for adoption. Now if they had actually research and listened to other arguments this is what they would here. First off it is not a baby before the 2nd trimester any more than the cells your own body produces. That's right the sperm and eggs you have in your body besides appearance are basically the same as the fetus at this point and as many of you know cells die off eventually, and you see these cells are POTENTIAL HUMAN LIFE PEOPLE! So every time your not out having babies all day so no potential life dies your murdering countless babies by that thought process. I won't get into the idiotic how would you feel too much but I'll just say this, I wouldn't think anything because I wouldn't be a person yet obviously and I wouldn't have the capacity to unless I was born obviously. My third and final refutation of the worst point of all being "why not send your kid to a foster home if you can't take care of them" is going to be a bit longer. Okay first off we have roughly 500000 kids in foster care and growing, no one wants to adopt and the chances of it happening to the kid you were dumb enough to place in this abusive hell hole is slim to none. It's safe to say this option is even worse than a single teen mother raising her kid as almost 30% of the kids there are abused. http://www.liftingtheveil.org/foster04.htm <-----------------------READ THIS Foster care is grossly under funded and the kids are forced into bad conditions and often develop very bad social attitudes and on top of that very few go to college, they are kicked out at 18 and the MAJORITY become homeless. Why is it that they are so willingly ignorant when it took me all of 10 minutes to get the stats and write these not exactly hidden FACTS? I honestly don't understand how there ignorance gives them in there mind any moral high ground over me when there position is down right satanic compared to mine.Okay, my bad about conservatives, liberals are idiots on this topic too. Nirvanafanatic619- This is a discussion about fact not religion, take your bull shit some where else. I realize some kids are adopted and do live good lives but the VAST majority do not as I have already explained. Uncle penny bags- A unborn baby before six months is still just a cluster of cells, it's the same as the sperm cells contained in males and the eggs in females that eventually die off on there own. There are serious issues about this and I find it disgusting that you mock it by calling it an "inconvenience" is a child being sexually abused an "inconvenience" to you? hotwheels- Again I apologize if I offended you, it was more of a sub conscious thing really, it just happens that the majority of the people who feel this way are conservative and it's nothing against you, however what your discussing is within the realm of this issue but not quite the same thing, and I actually agree with the latter.Joshua- I agree with this but many times it is stupid teenagers and kids are having sex younger and younger, this can be helped but you'd be stupid to think it could be stopped entirely or even close to it. Many other times it is also a single parent who cannot afford to take good care of there child and are often neglected because of it, although they almost always get put up for adoption. Some parents even go so far as to kill the baby while it;'s alive or to try and do there own abortion. Also if it were made illegal this would happen much more frequently and women would have to go to "underground" clinics" to get this done which would be even more unsafe and mothers would be going to jail and there baby would be put up for adoption anyway. uncle Penny bags-I was talking about the kids who are sent to an orphanage of whom many are sexually abused. That's what your calling an "inconvenience"I am glad to respond and debate this with people but please do not post things that are the same or similar to what other people have said. Please check what I have already responded to. I know this is getting a bit clustered at this point but I'm trying to remain some semblance of order while trying to respond to many people at a time.Uncle pennybags- I was pointing out to the people who say why not just have the baby and put it up for adoption how stupid that statement is. I don't think the government should promote anything I'm just tired of asshole harassing women that want to get an abortion when they don't know there situation. I was actually influenced to do this when I saw some of the answers girls asking about abortions were getting. more

Resolved Question: Christians, are you aware of the statistics showing religiosity has a destructive effect on us?

Whether you're right or wrong what do you honestly think of these? Do they even matter to you? The statistics of this test show that those of religious backgrounds averagely have a lower IQ. This is one of many tests on society. http://hypnosis.home.netcom.com/iq_vs_religiosity.htm "In general, higher rates of belief and worship of a creator correlate with higher rates of homicide, juvenile and early adult mortality, STD infection rates, teen pregnancy and abortion in the prosperous democracies." http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article571206.ece This is very interesting too, would like to hear some opinions on this. Comparing Religiosity with wealth, concluding that Poor Nations are more religious, and Wealthy Nations are drastically less. With the exception of America, which doesn't seem to sit with the correlation at all. http://pewglobal.org/reports/display.php?ReportID=167 This isn't cherry picking, I've looked for any evidence showing that faith is in fact good for a society with no luck, and those arguing that Atheism is destructive seems to be simply opinion from a religious stand point. Thanks.Sorry, this is towards all religions, but here on yahoo answers, seems pretty more Christian than anything. Especially when this is mostly American, Christians have a a majority when it comes to America. more

Voting Question: Anybody here understand sociology?

I need your help. Please answer these three questions. Sociologists offer several explanations of the fact that the incest taboo is found everywhere. Which of the following is not one of them? A. The incest taboo limis a family's contact with the larger society. B. The incest taboo limits sexual competition within families C. The incest taboo helps clarify he kinship system. D. The incest taboo helps define people's rights and obligations toward each other. 2. The most hotly contested issue involving sexuality in the United States today is: A. Abortion B. Homosexuality C. Teen pregnancy D. Prostitution 3. The basic idea behind labeling theory is that: A. Power has much to do with how a society defines deviance B. Deviance arises not so much from what people do as how others respond to what they do. C. Deviance is actually useful in a number of ways D. All the above are correct Thanks. more

Resolved Question: Teens: Do you ever know you are right?

SO I have an attitude of " I will always let people believe what they want, because no one knows if we are right or wrong". I take that mostly for religion, but I do it for a lot of other stuff. Is is okay or wrong to have an abortion? Is it right or wrong to eat meat? How old should a person be before losing their virginity? These are all questions that have more then one answer, and that no one can say for sure is right or wrong (with actual undisputable facts, not opinion). Do you feel there is anything you can say without a doubt, is right or wrong and know you are right? I feel like I can say racisim and prejudice is wrong, and I know I am right about that. What about you? more

Resolved Question: Is it okay for a muslim teen girl to get an abortion?

Not that i plan on it, nor am i the one with it, but i alwayz wondered.... i know for a fact you dont kill another human being, but what if the child that is born is illegal? Like a 13/14 yr old muslim girl that's pregnant, should the parents allow it? is it okay to get an abortion under this circumstance? more

Voting Question: How would this tweet make you feel or do?

Let's say you've been a fan of someone for over 15 years. This person was part of your adolescence(not you in his/hers) as a teen movie idol and then as a humane adult who blogs about his/her life which make you admire this person even more. You are a real fan. You buy their books, see their movies and then one day you go to twitter and that person writes: I love that he's wearing the same "I belong to the Who Cares About Murdered Children Party" I own. (This is not about abortion - it's just scenario from real life, but with modified facts.) more

Resolved Question: In some states, teens do not need their parents consent to have an abortion in fact they do not have to tell?

them at all as seen in the recent Ballard High School Fiasco, so my question is if the teen is too young to even drink a beer by themselves then why are they allowed to make decisions like the killing of their own children without their parents input?that child is its own body and not the Mothers--not the same DNA as the Mother---the time for decisions over their own body is before they jump in the sack with someone more

Resolved Question: Are you pro-choice or pro-life? What are your reasons.?

I am pro-choice and my reasons are: 1. The decision for me to abort should be left to me, my parents until I turn 18, the father if he decides to take active role, and my doctor. 2. The fetus isn't viable until 22-24 weeks. http://family.go.com/parentpedia/pregnancy/baby-development/viability/ 3. The fetus can't feel pain until 28 weeks. http://discovermagazine.com/2005/dec/fetus-feel-pain 4. Everybody has a different view of when life or person hood begins. Why should we make laws based on opinion's of others? 5. Other developed countries with fewer restrictions on abortion, real sex education, and public health care have lower abortion rates and teen pregnancies. http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/ARTICLE.php?AID=16614 6. Not my ovaries, not my uterus, not my problem. This is until they cut into my tax money. (I also don't support tax payer funded abortion.) 7. I don't like late term abortions unless they are for a medical need. 88% of all abortions happen prior to 13th week. http://www.abort73.com/abortion_facts/us_abortion_statistics 8. I can't seem to take the pro-life movement seriously. I believe they should be called pro human birth. They seem to care more about fetuses than already born children. And if they are for all life then they would be vegetarians. Pro-lifers when you post your answers please don't let them be religious or god related for I don't believe in either. That is what first put me on the path towards pro-choice. more

Resolved Question: Eight-teen and pregnant.I don't know what to do.?

I'm eight teen years old, have been dumped by my boyfriend, and father of my unborn child, and just lost my job. I don't know what to do and hope someone can give me some clues. My family is trying to talk me into an abortion. Beside the fact that they've never been there for me and I have no reason to listen to them, I find abortion to be morally unacceptable unless in the circumstances of rape, and for the welfare of the mother or child, but I am having doubts. The father wants nothing to do with me or the baby until he gets a paternity test (which he doesn't need, because there is no way it could be anyone else's) He has left me for another woman and refuses to even speak to me. I don't believe in abortion, but would it be better? I have no idea how to handle this. more

Resolved Question: Help me with this dream?

I had a dream last night that my ex and I were together, whom I am pregnant by currently! In the dream I was massaging his back in bed one minute and then the next minute he got up and sat at a table and we started talking about seduction! All of the sudden he began to insult me and tell me that you would never be together again! I woke up and felt nothing other than extreme sympathy and compassion for him, because he simply did not understand! Now let me give you the back story! We had been together for 5 years and he recently found out that 10 years ago I had been raped as a teenager and out of that rape I had a child which I placed for adoption. 5 years later I had an abortion with our child which he was not happy about! My reasons, I was still dealing with the pain of what had happened as a teen! He feels that I can have the child of a rapist but not his child, he simply does not understand! I am pregnant again and much older and find that sense a long road or counseling I am able to have a child again with out the trauma of the past! He has yet to find out that I am pregnant. In fact he said that he would be upset if I was to get pregnant again! Because my not telling about my issue destroyed his views on children. I am not going to have and abortion again as I believe I would be continuing the traumatic cycle and it has to end with me! Now that you know that back story and the dream that I had what would be your interpretation of the dream? Please no comments on how we should have used B/c, Im 30 have my own home etc. I was on the pill and got sick, thus it failed! Thanks so much! more

Resolved Question: Teenage Sex? What are you thoughts upon it? Explain how you feel about it in you awnser.?

I hate it when teenagers have sex!! what do u think!? it bothers me because they should be focusing on there studies then do something older people (+18) do when they are really deeply passionately in love!! it also annoys me the fact that they get pregnant and then get an abortion! i hate abortions! they should be illegal! seriously it sickens me to death. i think teenagers should wait! thats what i am doing. im only 14 and im not jealous etheir its just dumb when teenagers have sex because first off they don't even know what they are doing 2. abstinence is a virtue so is virginity! i mean come one wouldnt you rather keep your virginity till ur older then screwing ur life up now? there are also shows like teen mom and the secret life of the american teenager teen mom is a good show because then teens can understand what other pregnant teens go through. now don't get me wrong i don't have anything against prego teens and i dont think there sluts etheir but they just really shouldn't be having sex forreal i know its not my place to judge and i know its not my life but i just hate seeing people screw up there lives because "sex". like is there anyone out there that agrees with me!? please cmmt and share you thoughts! even if you agree or disagreee! more

Resolved Question: Moms of teen girls-put yourself in my place? daughter of 14 is pg and 16yr old near due date?

Ok this is really weird and horrible and I don't know what to do. My 14 year old Louanna is 3 months pregnant. Well I have 8 kids and my first was at 16 with my daughter Lexia, so I was infuriated but what could I say differently? Lexia has her own appartment with her 19-year old boyfriend and their nursery is finished and we have a daycare center arranged for when she goes back to school, her boyfriend has a job and although it wasn't nice for her to become in this position, I could accept that because that was the situation I was in with her at 16. But with Lou its a different story, she's so young and is living with us and I hate the fact that I have not escaped the 'teen mom cycle.' But trust me, my kids were 11 when they had 'the talk' and I never let them stay at boyfriends houses or let boyfriends stay at ours. I am still with Lexia's father and we have financial stability from our babywear and construction business. Anyway we went to the docs with Lou and seriously she has no idea, but I would love her to show the maturity and keep the child and be a responsible mom. But her dad and her A$$hole boyfriend and his family are going out of their way to make sure Lou has an abortion. Just yesterday her dad packed her a suitcase and told her it was abortion or outta here! Her boyfriends family have given us a check to help with abortion costs and her boyfriend says he'll leave her if she doesn't get rid of their baby which I think is really sad. If I can make a success outa myself as a teen mom then I know Lou can do it, it will be so hard as a 14y/o but it is possible? I was just wondering what you thought? more

Resolved Question: How to tell my mom im pregnant?

So here is the story.. im 16 im pregnant with the child of my 18 year old fiance (2 years together) and yes we are a legal couple (age of consent of sex for my state is 14 we however did not have sex till i turned 16, 5 months after being together). My mother and i do not have a very open relationship. I believe she suspects my fiance and I are sexually active however as a mother she does not want to "except" that fact. I recently took a pregnancy test and it was positive, and i did not want to except that myself so i was taken to a doctor by my friends mother and had blood tests and found that i am indeed about 2 weeks along. I want to break the news to my mom but i fear her reaction. I also know many of my answers will contain things on how immature it was of me to get "knocked up" or things on sex before marriage. Yes i know my actions were unjust but what has been done cannot be undone because i find abortion to be more unjust than my actions. My child has a right to his/her life just as i did. I ask that as adults you treat me with respect and dignity because for a young age i am prepared to accept my responsibilities. I go to school and i do not plan to drop out. Both my fiance and i have jobs that i plan to keep. I graduate next year and plan to go to college to become a RN in N.I.C.U. In addition my fiance and i have also began savings for a down payment on a home. I am nearly 17 now so it will be quite legal to move out before my due date and to be settle into my own home. So while i am at a young age keep in mind that i have reached a level of maturity that surpasses most teens today and some adults as well. Thank you for your time and your answers. Have a wonderful day and for mommies to be.. I wish you the most wonderful path on the journey to creating a new life within you.I enjoy your answers most of all the ones of you who obviously have no knowledge of reading. Yes i laid there, and yes i spread my legs. Yes i let him "hit it" without a condom. However my question pertains to how to tell my mother i am pregnant. I will not sugar coat it, i would just like a respectable answer on how to tell my mom, i plan to move out within the next three months and start my own life with my own family. I know she wont be mad, i just do not want her to feel i am abandoning her.for the comment on no such thing as 2 weeks, take a birthing class please. I've taken parenting ED and child development and passed both classes in high school. 2 weeks pregnant refers to the two weeks after conception. more

Resolved Question: Why is the age of consent so high in the US?

Hear in many states the age of consent for sex is 16. I think it should be 14 just like in Canada. It is 14 in most parts of the world anyway, in fact it is 13 in Spain and Japan. Now, 13 might be a bit low, but 14 is just right. 16 is unreasonably high. Many parents think that sex in the young teens possess a risk of STDs unwanted pregnancy, etc. BUT... if the person is educated and uses protection then they can be safe of that. Also birth control pills are 99% effective, if the on in a million occurs and the person get pregnant, there is always abortion. Of course the rules may change a bit when there if sex is involved with a person who is in a position of authority, ie, the age of consent in Italy is 14, however, if the person who the child is having sex with is a biological or adoptive parent, legal guardian, teacher, grandparent, THEN the age of consent is 16, I don't really understand it but there you go. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ages_of_consent_in_EuropeLike I said, I think I prefer the Italian system. 13 might be a bit low, but the Italian is just right. 14 as age of consent and 16 if the person is in a position of power (ie. Older sibling, parent, teacher, etc.) What are your opinions more

Resolved Question: What do you think of my facebook status observations/jokes? Funny?

The Wisdom of Fish A collection of witty observations in the form of Facebook statuses By Fish Stark Attention to the people with To Write Love on her Arms--if you really want to prevent suicide, change your goddamn name. Nothing makes me want to kill myself more than when I see someone start a sentence with a preposition. TV news is like a bunch of faux chocolates carved out of soap. You never know what you're gonna get, but you're gonna hate it and it'll leave a bad taste in your mouth. All right. If my little brother thinks his walkie-talkie can reach to Mexico and wants to sing "Love Game" to all the imaginary Mexicans, fine. Let him. At least he's not doing drugs. Or singing Miley Cyrus songs to the imaginary Mexicans. Political Party Decoder: Democrat: Peace. Love. Butterflies. Republican: Money. God. Money. Libertarian: Too much of a miser to be a democrat, not racist enough to be a republican. Green: Like a democrat, but smokes more pot. Independent: Too dumb to figure out what side they belong on. Well, NBC network executives, you have dug yourselves into a huge hole. Based on what stupid people who have dug themselves into huge holes have done recently, you have three options: Go to jail, fade completely into the background, or get a job with FOX News. Gosh, anti-smoking groups. If you keep running the ad with the cute little girl who asks her daddy to stop smoking, how do you expect to get to the misogynists? I got 200 fans on my facebook writer fan page and was feeling like the king of the world. Then my little brother came up to me and asked "Why do you have a third nipple? It looks weird." Not so kingly anymore. Just saw a bratty kid abusing her nanny. I used to feel proud at the fact that in this country, any kid can become president. Now it scares me. After being hurt badly this season by Jay Leno's failing show, NBC decides to move him back to where he originally was so he can't hurt them any more. I can think of other groups that should follow the example. You heard me, republican party. Move Sarah Palin back to Alaska. University of Maryland University College. Most popular major: Redundancy. I'm pretty sure that the play I'm writing is the only play ever written that uses the phrases 'blasphemous bench' and 'Satan lives in Finland?' Just heard my little brother talking about sex. He knows a lot more than I did at 8--Back then, I thought sex was like President Bush, because Mommy and Daddy didn't like to talk about either. I agree with Dad on important issues like healthcare, the war, abortion, and so on. But I don't think we'll ever be able to agree on whether you should eat fish sticks with your fork or your fingers. back to school and its unrealistic expectations. In baseball, 35% is good. In Vegas, 65% is good. What the hell does terming 'good' as 90% teach us about real life? I always thought that God was judgemental. Then I watched Supernanny. Dear 60-year-old women on the beach--I am quite aware that you, just like everyone else in the world, have a butt. You may now proceed to the gift shop and buy a larger bikini, for chrissakes. Dear publishers--why must you put the painfully obvious words 'a novel' on the cover of all your novels? Do you seriously think someone is going to mistake 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' for a cookbook? Silly publishers. Tsk tsk, people who make Chantix commercials. You may have fooled SOME people with that disclaimer under your ex-smoker testimonial 'Lisa' that said 'Lisa is not an actor'. But you can't fool me. I know that women can't be actors. They're actresses. Silly Chantix. Of this I am certain: 99% of girls exist to monopolize or distract and steal the 1% I want to talk to. Started reading 'Chicken Soul for the Teen Soul'. The stories therein were so sad and pathetic that I have decided to write a parody--or maybe even a whole book of them! Picture a series of heartwarming stories told from a detention facility by varios juvinile delinquents. I'll call it 'Chicken Soup that the Teen Stole'. Is working on his one-act play, A Very Bad Idea. It's a tale of love, friendship, courage, faith, and looking for porn in the school library. Note to populace: Cucumbers are NOT, repeat NOT, cheap green contacts. They are food. Food is not for putting on your eyes, food is for consumption via the mouth. You cannot eat cucumbers with your eyes. Silly populace. Noticed that people make a lot of impulse purchases at the register--tabloids and candy and whatnot. Why don't supermarkets pick up on the register-impulse-purchase phenomenon and replace the $1.50 candy bars with $150 digital cameras? My little brother was doing some smack-talk with waves on the beach. I spent the afternoon trying to explain to him that the waves could not hear him calling them 'marshmallow crap' and 'lollipop urine', nor were they about to respond to his allegations that they were trying to sell him d more

Voting Question: What's some advice about teen sex?

I am a teenager and I would like to know what are some emotional issues with having sex as a teen? I have been told by everyone that I know that I am very mature for my age and I believe that I am in fact ready to have sex, I would just like to know some of the emotional strains related to having sex. I am aware of the fact that yes, I may become pregnant but I am not necessarily concerned with this due to the fact that I will use protection and if the protection fails, I am open to the idea of abortion if it comes down to that. I want to be prepared for sex before I get myself stuck in a situation that I am not ready for. Please give me some advice to help me. more

Resolved Question: Is a morning-after pill a method of abortion or of birth control?

My friend is doing a pro-life speech in front of an abortion clinic with her teen ministry group. I read a manuscript of her speech and was checking some facts for her. When looking at statistics of the number of abortions, I was wondering if a morning-after pill (most commonly used in Europe) is considered a method of abortion. more

Resolved Question: Be fruitful and multiply: How do I explain to my wife that I'm trying to impregnate another woman?

I've been married to my wife for 6 years and we haven't been fortunate with reproducing. She had two miscarriages and then we had our daughter in 2006. Our daughter has Down's Syndrome. I love her dearly though, don't get me wrong. My wife is quite a bit older than me, she's 42 and I'm 33. She has two teen daughters from her first marriage. Their father was awarded custody of them after the divorce because at the time, my wife had a serious drinking problem. But she had her life together by the time she met me and married me. We have a 3 year old together. I want more children though and my wife beats around the bush too much. She was fortunate to have 3 children, I only have one. She constantly uses her age as an excuse. Last year, she "miscarried" but later admits to me that it was an abortion. I was so furious that I almost left her right then and there. Now, she has a tubes tied. ANOTHER decision she made without consulting me. I love my wife too much to leave her and I believe she loves me too despite the fact that she hasn't been totally honest with me. But for the past 7 months I've been dating this 23 year old woman secretly and we have feelings for each other. We're trying to have a baby. But the woman thinks that if she gets pregnant by me then I'd leave my wife but she's mistaken. I just want more children and my wife is denying me that right. How do I explain to my wife what I'm doing and get her to accept it? As her husband, perhaps she can learn a thing or 2 from me about HONESTY. That's what a marriage is supposed to be built on. Right? God wants mankind to be fruitful and multiply. Right? more

Resolved Question: Is there a way that I can get my wife to accept that I'm trying to impregnate another woman?

Resolved Question: How can I get my wife to accept the fact that I'm trying to get another woman pregnant?

DON'T JUMP TO ANY CONCLUSIONS...I KNOW THE QUESTION SOUNDS WILD! I've been married to my wife for 6 years and we haven't been fortunate with reproducing. She had two miscarriages and then we had our daughter in 2006. Our daughter has Down's Syndrome. I love her dearly though, don't get me wrong. My wife is quite a bit older than me, she's 42 and I'm 33. She has two teen daughters from her first marriage. Their father was awarded custody of them after the divorce because at the time, my wife had a serious drinking problem. But she had her life together by the time she met me and married me. We have a 3 year old together. I want more children though and my wife beats around the bush too much. She was fortunate to have 3 children, I only have one. She constantly uses her age as an excuse. Last year, she "miscarried" but later admits to me that it was an abortion. I was so furious that I almost left her right then and there. Now, she has a tubes tied. ANOTHER decision she made without consulting me. I love my wife too much to leave her and I believe she loves me too despite the fact that she hasn't been totally honest with me. But for the past 7 months I've been dating this 23 year old woman secretly and we have feelings for each other. We're trying to have a baby. But the woman thinks that if she gets pregnant by me then I'd leave my wife but she's mistaken. I just want more children and my wife is denying me that right. How do I explain to my wife what I'm doing and get her to accept it? As her husband, perhaps she can learn a thing or 2 from me about HONESTY. That's what a marriage is supposed to be built on. Right? more

Resolved Question: surveys: Why most Malaysian parents and society can not accept the fact that real life when their?

children pregnant before married? 1. Which is better to save or kill (abortion) a baby? 2. Do we know the effect on the abortion? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion,_Physical_Effects_of http://www.theunchoice.com/whateveryamerican.htm http://www.theunchoice.com/unsafe.htm 3. Do we want many teenagers in Malaysia kill and remove the baby, how do we have to help all this teenagers? Quotes from leaders and experts “ … legal abortion is the most destructive manifestation of discrimination against women today." – Nancyjo Mann, founder of Women Exploited by Abortion “Teens are suffering adult-sized pain with a child's coping skills. The [abortion industry] tells them to ‘get over it’… My dream is to get this pain out in the open. I want to help give women the freedom to acknowledge that abortion hurts. –Terri, woman who had abortion as teenager A leading psychiatrist, obstetrician and former abortion provider has reported that every woman experiences psychological trauma at ending a pregnancy. "It is totally beside the point whether or not you think a life is there," he says. "You cannot deny that something is being created … a psychological price is paid. … Something happens on the deeper levels of a woman’s consciousness when she destroys a pregnancy. I know that as a psychiatrist." –Dr. Julius Fogel, psychiatrist and obstetrician who has personally performed over 20,000 abortions There is no doubt in my mind that problems exist.” “I know that there are short- and long-term adverse effects of abortion psychologically on women … there is no doubt in my mind that problems exist.” –former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop in an exclusive interview with The Rutherford Institute As the host of eight documentaries on the subject of abortion, I have metmany other women who carry these deep psychological scars. In fact, I have met so many that I now believe that there are only two kinds of women who have had abortions: those who have hit the emotional wall and those who will.–Jane Chastain, columnist and radio host “I wish someone had said ‘There will be losses having a baby, but don’t underestimate the loss of having an abortion. –Lee, in Giving Sorrow Wordssaint to only take a good care of our daughter are not enough, we all of us have to be a good motivation and to explain what is this sex, the truth live but in our country they never do this like what emerald said I appreciate for your answer emerald even I'm a Malay and Muslim I feel very sad because in our country we all the adult, parents and government should hand to hand to solve this matter for our children and for our country. Quote: Lelaki, Cinta dan Sex sungguh indah di cipta yang Maha Kuasa tetapi di sebalik keindahan itu ada racun berbisa - aini Quote: Men, Love and Sex just divine in invent Almighty but behind the beauty be poisonous poison - aini more

Resolved Question: If conservatives are against abortion, why are so many against giving teens access to contraception?

I understand they want abstinence before marriage, but the way I see it this is wanting to have your cake and eat it too. In an ideal world, teens would actually be abstinent. In an ideal world a lot of things would be different than they are. But the fact of the matter is that the only kinds of kids who practice abstinence are the kinds who wouldn't get an abortion anyway. Abstinence only education is about as effective as telling a teenager to just say no to drug dealers. It's completely out of touch with practical realities. Social conservatives need to be realistic and decide which they consider more important: preventing abortions or preventing teens from getting their hands on contraceptives. more

Resolved Question: Is Anyone Else Really Annoyed By The Teens On 16 And Pregnant/Teen Mom?

Seriously.. I cant even watch them anymore. While I was pregnant I LOVED watching 16 And Pregnant, but now I cant even stand to turn on MTV and see their faces. I dont hate all of them, just a select few. Like I HATE Farrah, and I really dont like Catelynn and her boyfriend either. Farrah is just immature and she isnt a real mom.. I remember watching on 16AP when she gave birth she had to have her makeup on and she didnt even cry when she saw and held her beautiful little girl for the first time.. then she kept asking her mom to do everything for her when it came to the baby, like the late night feedings. Come on.. you decided to have a baby, and you cant even do what your suppose to? And then she would rather go out on dates with random guys than be home with her daughter? Seriously I would punch her in the face if I ever saw her in public. She is nothing but a whiney little brat who shouldnt have had a kid bc she still acts like a baby herself. And Catelynn and her boyfriend bother me bc they got pregnant like a bunch of retards then give the baby up for adoption and then cry about it afterwards.. and get tattoos for a baby that you dont even have and take care of? Like wtf? If you are grown enough to have sex, then you should be grown enough to deal with the consequences. I understand giving the baby up for adoption if you absolutely cannot take care if it.. but their parents wouldve helped them, thats why the parents were so mad about the whole adoption thing. I think they chose the easy way out of the whole thing.. and if they werent going to take care of the baby they shouldve had an abortion bc there are so many babies out there that are born and are given to the state and go to many different homes throughout their lives.. they were lucky that they had a family to take her. Im tired of people having children and then not wanting to take care of them so they give that responsibility to someone else.. Im a teen mom myself, and this Teen Mom show pisses me off, bc only like 3 of them have a truly "hard time" being a mom. Catelynn isnt even a real parent.. she doesnt have her damn kid. Just because you give birth doesnt mean your a mom.. you have to take care of the baby to be a mom. Ive been living on my own since I was 17 with my fiance and his 5 year old son.. we have a 5mht old son together and I do everything for both of my children. I took on the responsibilty of taking care of my birth son and my stepson bc my stepsons birth mother hasnt been in contact with him in over a year.. and I love him like he is my own. Now if I can do it with TWO children on my own, why cant they do it with their parents help? My parents dont live near me, and I dont get along with them at all.. hence the reason Ive been living on my own since I was 17. Sorry for ranting.. but I just hate the fact that they put these girls up on a pedistal for no reason. Especially the two I mentioned above. Its ridiculous considering there are plenty of teen moms out there like me who have to do it all on their own or only with their partner, and not with any family support like parents.. that is the tough part. Its not tough being a mom at all. Its only tough if you dont want to be one. Anyways.. does it bother anyone else? I feel like a major douchebag for complaining, but I cant help myself. more

Resolved Question: what could go wrong if we loosen the restrictions on abortion?

people say this will increase permiscous behavior and less "moral" actions. isn't teen pregnancy skyrocketing even with strict abortion laws? at least with abortion they will not have to drag another fuckign life into their permiscous lifestyle. dont even say god is going to get mad and we will become a modern sodom and ghomorroah. because their are far more "sinful" places in the world that remain that way and god doesn't send fire rain to destroy them. im sick of people subjecting policies to their personal beliefs and feelings. abortion could do a great good for people. dont even say murder. this country has a lengthy history of sending innocent lives to fight for great reasons and also for reasons that have no benefit to anybody. whatching a mother drop out of college because she can't balance it with 3 kids and another on the way is a couple 10s of thousands of dollars she will never have and this is bad for her and the economy in general. imagine every mom that dropped out of college and went on welfare being worth at least 30,000 dollars less to the economy and in fact is taking money from others paychecks and repaying the economy far less than if she was able to have an abortion stay in college and make a decent salary.risky biz: you cant dispute any of what i said. none. more

Resolved Question: For single parent mommies, or mommies in a long distance relationship. How can you stand it?

Here's abit about me. Im 17 years old. I had my baby girl 8 days after i turned 17. Shes 2 weeks and one day today. Im canadian and her father is american. Hes 19 years old. He wasn't there for the birth and he still hasn't come to see her. Our relationship consists of phone calls and MSN. Its pretty lame and i didn't want it this way. Each day he says hes going to come down at christmas. Well 'maybe'. Sure i know what your thinking, stupid teenager, you did this onto yourself. And yes i fully understand what we have done and the result. And trust me if i wanted to take the easy way out i would have gotten an abortion. And i didn't, why? Because i took responsibility that's why. And looking at my daughter i can see i made the right choice. Some of you may not understand my choice, and that i am OK with. Now my question goes for all mommies, teen or older. If you are in a relationship, long distance, or just a single parent. How can you stand it? I feel like something is crushing me every time i hear the words "Maybe i'll come down for christmas". Maybe? Please if i'm wrong to think that maybe is a bad choice of words for him right now, and me resulting with anger then go ahead and clear it up for me. I went through hell, alone. I gave birth to his daughter and he didn't even make an effort in coming to see her born. There is no excuse for it, because i had 'back labor' for 5 days before the hospital decided to induce. I was 36 weeks and 3 days when i had her. And even though he phoned me while i stayed at the hospital, i would just get more angry at the fact that i was alone. And then i knew because he had made no effort to come, or was even planning on coming that i would be alone from day one. So single parents, or those with long distance relationship i wanna hear your story on how you dealt with your situation? Offer advice towards me if you like. And PS. Don't go yelling at me for what i have done. What is done is done and that is all. I don't need someone on here telling me hw i messed up my life. Thank you.To SETH: Did i say that we just had sex out of the blue? No, your acting like i am the first to have a child without being married or in a 'serious relationship'. Me and him have been together for almost 2 years. Sorry i didnt put that in my question. We have no had sex with anyone else. So i think it was pretty serious. I guess just not enough for you?To DYOT: I am not stating that i am 'trying' to get over a boy that is just not into me? I dont know how you got that from my writting, but that is your opinion. If he wants to leave me and his daughter he can go ahead and do it. Im not tying him down. Hes from another country for god sakes, he could leave me all he wants and i cant do a thing about it. I was asking an answer for the mothers out there with spouse issues, im sorry you didnt get that point straight away? And BTW i ASKED him over and OVER if he wanted this child. And he's the one who made a big deal about whether i wanted an abortion. So thanks to the people who read and understood what i was stating in my writing and question. more

Resolved Question: Are you good at english? ( click if you are )?

Could you do me a HUGE favor and proof read this for me? If tomorrow you found out you were pregnant, wouldn’t you like to know, despite the fact that you are a teenager you had options? That you didn’t have to settle for abortion or adoption if you really didn’t want to, that there was a way you could keep the baby and still finish school and graduate. For a problem like this an in school daycare would be a perfect solution for this sticky situation. An in school daycare is a program where you can drop your kids off before school, go to all your classes, and then pick your child up at the end of the school day, its free and a completely safe environment for your child. With a program as appealing as this one, it’s crazy to think there would be any objection. Despite the counter argument I think this program is a completely rational solution to something that could possibly ruin your future. According to Grace Chen “these programs are simply encouraging irresponsible choices” (paragraph 6). Having an in school Daycare for teen mothers in my opinion does not encourage irresponsible choices from the teens; it’s simply there if it’s needed. Like it or not, taking away or not having a on campus daycare will not stop teen pregnancies, all it will do is make the number of teen mother drop out increase. Speaking from an outsiders point of view , Ty states that “She doesn't think an immature teen is going to make a decision on whether or not to have sex, use protection, or keep a baby based on whether or not school has daycare” ( 1 ). I would have to agree with her statement because there is nothing glamorous about having a baby at a young age, and seeing some peers carrying and rushing to get their babies to daycare and then having to rush to get to their class would be more of a scare tactic than an encouragement, I mean who would see that intestinally want that? Another argument an apposing argument made was that “In addition to these programs, many assert that public school day care is simply too costly, and inevitably takes funding away from more deserving students” (Grace Chen, paragraph 7). Who is anyone to say that one student is more deserving over the other because one mistake? At least they are taking responsibilities for their actions instead of taking the easy way out. If the student makes a mistake they still deserve the same opportunities and chances as every other student at the school, and despite the fact that they made a mistake, its kids teaching kids and they still need guidance. Daycare in general is beneficial to the child for a couple important reasons starting with it being a stable environment. Daycare is a stable environment for the child because as long as the daycare is open and running they have a safe constant environment they can go to, and when it’s a constant environment and they are already comfortable with the people there it allows them to open up and be more open and comfortable to doing different activities and interacting with other kids. Also, daycare is a safe environment for the kids to be in, by that I mean there is always someone watching them, and they are never left by themselves. Another good thing a daycare offers in the child’s favor is there is always something hands on for them to do, such as little art projects. By the kids doing little art projects it allows them to exercise there brains and learning process so they learn more starting at a younger age. Lastly it’s important for the kids start interacting with kids their own age, which will help in readying them for actual school and they won’t be as anti social towards other kids. With a daycare on a school campus it allows actual students that attend that specific school to be apart of the program by allowing them to take it as a class, but as their elective, and they are able help with the kids. This is beneficial to the students taking this class because it gives hands on experience working with the kids that will help them later on in their future. Another beneficial reason this class if beneficial to students is that it gives them skills that could be useful to them if they want to get in to the child development or just working with children in general as a career. Speaking from experience, aside from the obvious reasons why it’s beneficial to students and what most people don’t know about this class is that it is an actual class and you do learn more from it than you would think. Daycare is good for teen moms for many reasons; one being that it gives them a support system is they don’t already have one. By that I mean, maybe the teens actual parents do not support the choice to keep the baby over another alternative and they actually have no one else, the caregivers are always there for them if they need help with something, or they just need someone to talk to. The daycare is usually free of charge which is a good thing for teen mothers because a handful of the teen mothers don’t work,Yeah, thanks for that. but i wasent asking for opinions i was asking for someone to edit it. and i did write it, who else would? its MY assignment. kthanks. more

Resolved Question: Do you believe women should have to register for selective service?

And be drafted if there is ever a war? Now, as a 17 year old teenage girl, I am somewhat on the fence about this. I can easily see how it can be considered sexist and unfair to men. Men are required, by law, to register or else have some of their rights relinquished and may be put in a position that could take their life, while women don't have to do any of this. Women want and have fought for equal rights and I do believe that if we truly want equal rights, we should have ALL of the same rights and equal responsibility. But then, after doing some thinking, there really are some reasons why I disagree with women being drafted. 1) Lets say both parents of children are drafted, who would look after them? 2) Women are the ones that get pregnant. A diminishing of women would mean a diminishing of population. And a war that would require drafting would surely cause a lot of deaths. We would need the women to repopulate. 3) If men are captured by the enemy, they may be tortured or killed. If a women is, the same may happen, however, the enemy is a lot more likely to rape the women and use them in that way. 4) It would be ridiculously easy for a women to get out of it. All she would have to do is get pregnant and she would no longer be considered for the draft. 5) If men and women bunked together, this would lead to sex, which would then lead to unwanted pregnancies and abortions. Think about the finance involved in that. And if the women did want their children, they would get to go home. Now, the next two reasons, I hope won't be considered sexist. I am a woman myself and I believe women can do anything men can do and while women are on par with men mentally, when it comes to physical strength, men just have more of it. This is a fact. Also most men naturally feel a need to protect women. If they were in a situation where a women could be killed, they would most likely pay more attention to her safety rather than their job, which could end up getting more people killed. What is your opinion on this? I'm going to ask this in another section, so I can get opinions from more adults also. But I just thought it would be interesting to know what teens thought about the issue. I also want to say that I don't support the draft whatsoever and I believe that instead of trying to make women register, we should be trying to eliminate the draft completely.I also believe that no one should have to register but men, in fact do. So do you think women should also have to?SusanBrei - A well thought out answer, thank you. You also have some great points. I thought of that also for number one but I also thought kids might be more upset with their mom leaving. Regarding number 2, I know that it has never happened but I think the only way we would even resort back to the draft, would be because of the magnitude of a war. And I may be considered crazy for this but I'd rather be killed by my enemy than raped. And women I think are more likely to be. Great point on number 4. People who would resort to that should not be inducted into the military. Men though, would still have to cause themselves physical pain. Getting pregnant isn't painful ( perhaps giving birth) but it is definitely extreme. They can't get pregnant at will, but it isn't too difficult for someone who doesn't have infertility issues. And I agree on your last point, there are plenty of other jobs women could do. I do not believe women should be forced to fight on the front lines.I also forgot to add, regarding 5, the women in the military now are there by choice not force so, they probably would not risk getting pregnant. more

Resolved Question: How do I tell my parents? or shall I go through with abortion?

I found out this morning that I am pregnant. By my calculations, i think I am about 5 weeks. I am going to make a doctors appointment tomorrow morning to confirm and to discuss options. I thought about it long and hard this morning and keep considering abortion because I am scared my parents are going to go off the rails. I really would love to keep the baby and take responsibility for my actions. My boyfriend agrees. I am young, 18. but I have my head screwed on (I know it would be hard) and I have a career - i've been working as a nursery nurse for just over 2 months and although I would have to give it up for a little while, I am still making money. My boyfriend is working part-time at the moment but when I told him this morning that I am pregnant, he straight away said he would be here for me all the way and he's going to try extra hard to find a full time job to provide for us. I know I was silly but it was an accident (the condom broke but i thought I would be fine because I had only just came off the pill) I have cried most of this morning because i'm so confused and don't know what to do. I really want to keep the baby because i've heard abortions can affect your fertility later on in life and I know for a fact that I want to have children. I would just like to know from you guys how to break it to my parents (your experience if you had one) or whether it would be a good idea to get an abortion? (provide details of your situations as pregnant teens if you are) thanks in advance. more

Resolved Question: ok, im a little upset ...........?

I keep reading on here about how teens are not mature enough to bring up baby's and that "kids shouldn't have kids" I also just read one guy saying anyone under the age of 20 should be forced to have an abortion, don't get me wrong I completely understand some people are not mature enough to bring up a child but I don't like the fact that people are saying "teens r not mature enough" im 18 and 5 months pregnant, I have my own house, and a supporting partner ( he's 20) my family are supportive, as are his. I think I am mature enough to have a baby and raise a child, I no it was unplanned and accidental but I would never dream of aborting my baby EVER and its upsetting to see people saying that people my age are not mature enough.....it may just be the hormones, i don't know lol, im not worried im not mature enough, I just want to do the best by my child, does this upset any one elts?usper? I said lol once...after I said something I thought was funny, in future I will put * giggle*I would give up my life for my child, I don't mind missing out on trivial things.urm first of all i live in the uk i left school 3 years ago, and u may think its a bad life choice but i think it is grate, seriously u guys realy should get a clue x see im trying to be a better person for my child but people like u guys piss me off more

Resolved Question: Where are we with right and wrong. just a question!?

I see so many men and women that are in there late 20's and even 30's, that seem so immature? When I was in my teens I was like them, and I mean in my younger teens! I had realized that about 12 or 15 years ago I just learned to wipe my bottom and became potty trained just that little long ago. I is not a rejection of our youth, but an eye opener to those who realize that fact. Why do the MOST respected of children psychologists insist that our society has went from an age of maturity of 18 to an age of 32? That is for the female gender and for males.. age 21 to age 35! Hey, I partied in my time, but I knew right from wrong and that there was such a thing. If there were not then let all our kids bring knives; guns; bombs; alternate devices, and do their thing at our schools! We have seen this, right? I know what Liberalism can bring and know that it is an off-shoot of Communism. I note that a nephew committed suicide and a niece died on a trip.. it was because of Liberalism! We take it way to far so we can say, we are NEVER responsible for what we do.. we can blame society; or another; or circumstances! What Will we finally say is the Limit, or will we? It is much easier, on the surface, to blame others. We know if abortion, for example, was outlawed, we would have 4x the accusation of rape! We have only 1/5th of rape cases being admitted as faults! 20% of men accused of rape are accused wrongly.. It makes other true cases suspect! Why would anyone accuse and lie? We have DNA now and this helps the falsely accused!!! Think!!! Think!!! There is right and wrong, but we fail to tell our children, thinking they will be restricted,, yes,, it is good they may be! Earl more

Resolved Question: Im picked on because Im a pregnant teen...?

Im 16 and pregnant and CONSTANTLY being picked on by the kids in my school. I go to a christian school but am currently being home schooled. The kids in my class always have mean things to say to me through emails, other friends, or Just wen they see me such as that Im a hoe, Im a piece of **** whore, I don't know my baby daddy, etc. but they don't even know my story...Ive been sexually abused since the age of 8 all the way til I was 14 and going to a christian school they tell you that anyone who has sex is an abomination to God and I didn't completely understand at the time so i became pretty resentful towards God because I felt as if He saw me being forced to do things I didn't want to do and yet he turned his back on me. after awhile I started dating one of my friends. at the time we'd been together for about 4months which is the first time I had sex with him. He used protection but it must have been too small or something because it came off and got stuck inside of me for about 5minutes...then a couple of weeks go by and I start to feel back pains and my stomach is cramping like crazy, my mom (who I am very close with) takes me to the clinic to be checked out, they then do a pregnancy test and it comes back positive. I don't believe in abortions because I don't believe in killing an innocent child for a mistake I made so I decided to go through with it and now Im 26 weeks pregnant with my daughter, Arianna. I don't feel depressed about the fact that I am having a child but it hurts to see people judge me so fast and automatically thing I'm a whore. is there anyway to tell these people that I am not a fast girl? or like maybe talk to the school about opening a counseling center for girls that have maybe gone through similar things as me and need someone to talk to? any kind of uplifting response will help =) thank you...and thanks for reading this long paragraph loll more

Resolved Question: Ima teen girl that is picked on because im pregnant?

Im 16 and pregnant and CONSTANTLY being picked on by the kids in my school. I go to a christian school but am currently being home schooled. The kids in my class always have mean things to say to me through emails, other friends, or Just wen they see me such as that Im a hoe, Im a piece of shit whore, I don't know my baby daddy, etc. but they don't even know my story...Ive been sexually abused since the age of 8 all the way til I was 14 and going to a christian school they tell you that anyone who has sex is an abomination to God and I didn't completely understand at the time so i became pretty resentful towards God because I felt as if He saw me being forced to do things I didn't want to do and yet he turned his back on me. after awhile I started dating one of my friends. at the time we'd been together for about 4months which is the first time I had sex with him. He used protection but it must have been too small or something because it came off and got stuck inside of me for about 5minutes...then a couple of weeks go by and I start to feel back pains and my stomach is cramping like crazy, my mom (who I am very close with) takes me to the clinic to be checked out, they then do a pregnancy test and it comes back positive. I don't believe in abortions because I don't believe in killing an innocent child for a mistake I made so I decided to go through with it and now Im 26 weeks pregnant with my daughter, Arianna. I don't feel depressed about the fact that I am having a child but it hurts to see people judge me so fast and automatically thing I'm a whore. is there anyway to tell these people that I am not a fast girl? or like maybe talk to the school about opening a counseling center for girls that have maybe gone through similar things as me and need someone to talk to? any kind of uplifting response will help =) thank you...and thanks for reading this long paragraph lolland yes I am a believing Christian now. at first I would say no I wasnt because I was very angry with him but as time went on and I realized that that verse wasnt for me I've gained more of a closer bond with Godwe did use a condom. it came off of him and got stuck inside of me for like 10 mins. more

Resolved Question: Exactly how much insanity will you liberals put up with?

Van Jones(Green Jobs Czar): Self proclaimed communist, Signed papers that 9/11 was an inside job John Holdren(Science Czar): "Forced abortions and mass sterilization needed to save the planet" "Single mothers and teen mothers should have their babies seized from them against their will and given away to other couples to raise" Those are quotes from his book That new video where all the liberals claim that they will "Pledge to be a servant to obama" Can you honestly say that sits right with you? Honestly liberals, that doesn't sound odd at all? Really? Are you going to pledge to serve obama too? Because I thought the government was there to serve it's people... obama is going to children s schools where they will have to watch and fill out worksheets about his policies and about what exactly does he "inspire them" to do. A Civilian National Security force? "We cannot continue to rely on our military in order to achieve the national security objectives we've set. We've got to have a civilian national security force that's just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded." So like a gestapo? Is this going to turn into something how if you have opposing views you have to answer to these people? Almost like how he said to tell on your neighbors if they say anything "fishy" about him? How much are you willing to take before you understand how insane this all is? And NONE of these things have to do with bush, so I don't wanna here you blabber on about that. And I'm NOT A REPUBLICAN, so your one comeback that you always use isn't going to work here. This isn't "propaganda", it's facts and quotes. What's propaganda is that crazy video about pledging to serve obama and having him go spread his propaganda to young impressionable school children and ave them to write papers about how they can help him, and how he inspires themFelonius Monkey: Exsactly what did I say here that was a lie? These are FACTS that I researched. But of coarse all you can do is complain about talk radio that has differing views from you. I don't even listen to the radio. So I'm asking you again, what did I say here that wasn't true?Mr. T: You really don't know about these things? You haven't heard these quotes yet? I'm not going to give you links, I want you to look them up your self, then you might realize what's going onhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqcPA1ysSbw Watch this, where they crazy liberals "Pledge to be a servant to obama" more

Resolved Question: Why are some people against teaching safe-sex in schools?

As a teenager, I honestly don't understand the logic myself even though I like looking at both sides of the argument. Can someone please explain? And below is my argument, a sophmore's argument for safe sex education. ----- And as a teenager, let me explain to you when I say that many teenagers lose their virginity by high school graduation. Seriously. Closing your eyes will not change the problem, and may in fact worsen it. Also, teenagers who wear purity rings are no less likely to have sex than teens who don't. Plus, 90% of teen virgins aren't doing so because they believe in abstinence, but because they can't get laid. And virginity rates keep going down, while unwanted pregnancy rates keep going up. We can cut down on abortion too, I think, if we teach safe sex. Also, in countries in places like Europe, where condoms and such are available in the bathroom, the unwanted pregnancy rates are lower. Plus it's been proven that abstinence only education doesn't help. It's been proven. Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting different results. And yeah, the parent should teach their kid what they want, but what if the parents don't teach the child? I'm fourteen, and had to figure all this out myself. My parents have taught me nothing, and if I didn't have a good head on my shoulders, I could probably be with child too at this point. Or I might've gotten an abortion, I kid you not. If you are old enough to have a child yourself, if you are old enough to be a parent yourself, I think you should be given information. Why are we legally allowed to not teach information that could benefit our youth in so many ways? Do we really want a bunch of unneeded abortions performed, or a lot of teenage mothers who could've been leading their own lives instead? Seriously. I don't understand this logic. If a religious parent doesn't want their kid to learn, then fine. The kid can have a free-period. And we can combine abstinence education too, because abstinence is the best way to prevent pregnancy, but we need to make it clear that there are options where kids need them. We can also teach teens about how to approach their parents. This is a really touchy subject. Agree or disagree and why? -----And someone on my other question was like, giving kids birth control tells them that having sex is okay. No. That's retarded. That's like saying seat-belts give a right to speed, and cause car accidents. Birth control is merely there for safety from unwanted pregnancies and STDs.Haha, I'm just really passionate about it. My best friend had a pregnancy scare actually, and I guess I noticed then how important it is to not only teach abstinence, but safe sex as well.And yes. Americans are retarded, and it bothers me.@Eve: Yes, I agree that that's too much information, but in America the children aren't given any information at all. I'm sure we can design a program in our country, that will be helpful. Like I said, we'll be teaching kids both abstinence and safe-sex; also, I just mentioned the religion thing because a lot of people think that that has something to do with it. I'm sorry about England, but I just didn't remember the country. I'll try to find the statistic and link to it then. Give me a bit.@Eve: Alright, maybe I was wrong about Europe. Here's a link to an article though: http://voice.paly.net/view_story.php?id=3211 And here's a quote from it: "Although parents may scoff at the idea, condom dispensing machines are a very prominent fixture in many foreign countries. In these enlightened nations, teen pregnancy rates are low and sexually transmitted diseases are less than rampant."@Benny: Haha, thank you. So are you. And I just remember my mom telling me something like that, but I'll find the info or post something taking back that in a little bit.@Eve: Also, the media and our society are continually sexualizing our kids at younger and younger ages. That might be to blame as well, because even though many kids might refrain from watching television and stuff; they're obviously going to be affected by their peers who do. more

Resolved Question: Gender Studies section, do you think that schools should educate people about safe sex?

I'm a teenager. I am fourteen, and the majority of my friends are older than me and under eighteen. They have sex. Teenagers have sex. It might be good, it might be bad, but whatever; it happens. I would just like to get that out of the way before someone starts talking about how young people are too young to have sex. People will have sex, regardless of age, to a certain extent. Sex, sex, sex. There. People my age do it and talk about it. Penis, vagina, clitoris, prostate, head, shaft, labia, vulva, frenulum. We know these things, and at least a majority of us do. I personally am waiting to have sex. I don't plan on being abstinent until marriage , though that may happen, but I plan to wait until I'm in love and am willing to have the other partner's child. I understand that sex is for breeding and has risks; that's why I've decided, on my own, to wait a long time before I do something that might hugely complicate my life. I don't believe in religion. And while I'm pro-choice, I wouldn't have an abortion myself. Just clarifying. But I do think that we should teach safe sex in our schools, and we should get there early. As much as we may like it to happen, not a large number of people stay abstinent; the numbers are actually decreasing. I would also like to point out that teenagers with purity rings have been proven to be just as likely to have sex as well, and I also want to state that 90% of teen virgins are just virgins because they don't get any. Those are facts. So why are some people against teaching safe sex? I think knowledge is liberating, and knowledge is what allows us to make smart choices in life. Why not give at-risk-to-get-preggers people some logic they can actually use? Yeah, some kids might listen to the "don't have sex" thing, but it's like telling someone to get there hand out of the cookie jar. Not everyone will listen. (Look at all the fat people.) I'm fourteen. I can compose good arguments because I'm educated. I have found out everything myself through research because my parents never taught me anything. They're absent. Seriously. Other kids though, aren't like me. But I do believe we should educate them. I think schools should preach abstinence, and why it's preferable, but I also think that we should teach kids safe sex as well because kids are always going to have sex. It's true. I'm a student and I'm telling you right now, that it's true. And it isn't just the hoes or slus. A lot of my friends who you never would've guessed have already had sex by soph and junior year. I go to a really nice school too. It still happens, regardless of race or wealth (though religion might play a role.) Do you agree or disagree? What is your stance and why? Please be reasonable. I'm open to both sides as long as you have a good argument. ----- I also think birth control should be made available to teenagers, (there are places in Europe with condom dispensers in the bathroom; a lot of these places have shockingly low unwanted preg rates.) Agree or disagree and why? ----- Plus, there's been a lot on abortion today. I'm just pointing out that this would stop a lot of abortion through stopping unwanted pregnancy. I don't know this for certain, but I'm assuming that a lot of abortions come from teenaged mothers unequipped to handle kids.My parents never taught me anything about sex, and I figured it out myself. Since other kids are like me, but don't seek out information, I honestly think that our schools need to take some part in it too. ----- And heh, I do write a lot. I'm trying to avoid studying and I'm a teenager. We're immature. What did you expect? more

Voting Question: Why do adults always complain about teens nowadays?

SO what if we do drugs, drink, and have allot of sex. I am 17 and feel like adults constantly pick on this generation to blame their problems on. People say that rap music is corrupting our youth. I love rap myself and see no connection from music to this generation. The truth is parents don't understand and are often hypocritically. Or they grew up in strict Christian/Jewish homes and didn't see the outside world like the rest of us do. I always do drugs, hang out with gang members, have lots of sex with different men/women every night, and party all night. Those stupid generations of the pre-2000s have ruined it for us. Our generation will probably be the last to grow up in this world thanks to you. We should in fact be saying, whats wrong with adults nowadays. And if you say that kids nowadays are uneducated, i don't believe that. Even though I do drugs, drink and have had 2 abortions since I was 12 I am proud of myself and my life.It is ok for me because I am over 16 and legally a adult under USA law. more

Resolved Question: Who doesn't think abortion rates are "over the top"?

I googled "abortion statistics in the United States". Here are a few of the top results the computer pulled up: this one is, at least, unbiased, at least, as far as I can tell: http://www.mccl.org/Page.aspx?pid=400 this one talks about the increasing percentages of unwanted pregnancies, as well as who is getting pregnant: http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/fb_induced_abortion.html this one is admittedly a pro-life site, but does have some interesting information on it: http://www.nrlc.org/ABORTION/facts/abortionstats.html another interesting site: http://www.nrlc.org/ABORTION/facts/abortionstats.html this one is a bit graphic, but maybe worth a glance: http://www.abortionno.org/index.php/abortion_facts.;,l I know...most of them are pro-life sources, and I was specifically hunting an unbiased source. Anyway, it does look as if over a million abortions are being done every year in the United States. Again...does anybody really think that there were that many "coat hangar" abortions before Roe vs Wade? Yes, there were kids that got pregnant. But, even accounting for the fact that there were fewer people then, I don't think there were that many teen pregnancies, and definitely not as many std's. It wasn't all that unusual to be a virgin bride in the 60s...and even the early 70s, and it was considered a "special" thing. What happened? more

Resolved Question: People tell me I should work on forgiveness in regards to my abortion?

This is a tricky dilemma, and I have been on here before. I had an abortion because of the stupid medical agents that were unknowingly administered to me while I was pregnant. I found out I was pregnant at 4 weeks. The chances of my child being disabled/defected were pretty sound. I didn't mind having a disabled child. In my eyes, as soon as I conceived, I would consider that my baby..and so does my fiance. We didn't plan this baby..but nevertheless...we TRULY TRULY TRULY wanted to keep it. We knew it would be a challenge to raise a challenge...but didn't feel it was impossible..and for both of us..never believed in abortion..personally. for US. Never did we think we would fall pregnant under such a tricky circumstance..and I guess none of us really do. But we were old enough (21/22), financially able, and mentally able to deal with a child. Believe me..we've both been thru some realllllly terrible things...we didn't see a baby as a problem...or the end of our youth....we felt it was OUR child...and loved it. The thing is...what started weighing in on us was the fact that YES, we didn't mind raising a disabled child...but how much would our child suffer? We remember as teens, etc. how depressed we both were..and how hard it was for us..and we were "normal"...at least to the eye you know? Fast forward...thru prayers...tears....and begging for a miracle..we had to grit our teeth and choose to stop the pregnancy. It makes me sick to even word it like that. A lot of people tell me it's not our fault...that we didn't do it because we wanted to...and that we had a "reason". I guess that doesn't help . I knew right away that if I did go thru with the ab...I was going to be extremely depressed. That's the type of person I am. I couldn't look at it as an "embryo". I don't judge other women who do..but we all see things differently for ourselves you know? So bottom line...it strikes a chord with me when people say that I need to pray to God for forgiveness. I mean...believe me...I do. But at the same time...I feel like...what have I done? What would I have done? Am I sorry that I kept my child from suffering?...or just sorry that I got pregnant at such a terrible time?...I didn't get preg. on purpose..and we were trying to careful. And please..I'm not asking anyone to bash Christianity or religion at all. I'm just trying to hear the right words...and make sense of this. To me, my abortion wasn't something like..." Oh, I'm getting this abortion..I really want it...Oh my gosh..now I regret it...How could I do that? How could I be so selfish?".....It wasn't one of those things that I wanted ever...it was like " Ugh..I can't believe this is the only sane choice I have (and please, don't say there is a choice when your child has to suffer..I am PERFECTLY ok with suffering my whole life..but not my child...the guilt would tear me apart to see them suffer bc of me)..." The feeling was" I hate myself for getting preg....I hate myself for not being able to protect my baby...I hate myself for having to take those medical things and this makes me sick". Like I said...not one of those " Let's have the abortion...oh and NOW I'm sorry" I always knew I was going to be sorry...it wasn't a revelation...it's something I'm against. I have a lot of friends that have had them...I just support them in their time of need..but I don't agree with it for myself...they were different people in different circumstances and I cannot judge. Lord knows...this pain..I would NEVER judge. So can someone please help me make sense? Of the very few abortion support groups and counseling...most of them are to help the woman forgive herself for her "mistake"...I just don't know what I would consider my mistake? If I had my baby and he suffered and was disabled...wouldn't that be a mistake just as much as anything else? Even if your answer is NO...my answer, as his potential mother, is YES. Sorry to ramble...am I making sense? :-( Feedback? ThanksBryan...I totally agree...my peace will come from God...He has already forgiven me. I guess I am just trying to hear what other women have to comment about this..or if they can relate.***To the people who are saying they "don't agree"**: Where did I ask if you agree or not? Not to be mean, but I'm not asking. That's not what is important. I'm the mother and you don't get to call the shots in regards to my potential baby. I say that as nicely as possible..and I think you can understand that. Please--if you are going to reply..just give it some thought. I don't pull anything from " I don't agree with what you did" except that you are here to "try" to judge me and just gain 2 points. I would like to be able to take everyone seriously..but those replies I cannot. Thanks to everyone else.Alyssa (no comment..you need to pray)- just see your "thumbs down"...they can speak for your answer. Marie...I can't quite take your reply seriously as you are botched with grammar and spelling....and "E"....while your reply seemed to be "kind" (uhm I think) it's just your opinion that having a disabled child is not bad. Do I think it's bad? Nope- I would love my baby the same...I would be proud of them. Do I think it's right for them to be brought into a world of suffering because of agents put into my body? Absolutely. It's wrong. I can't live with myself knowing that I put my wants above the suffering of a baby. If I was born mentally disabled..or without limbs..I wouldn't want to be here..at all. That's no life to be subjected to by choice. I'm the mom...so it was my choice in that sense you know?KATELYN----I think you hit it on the nail! Thank you a lot. :)E, I'm surprised that you don't have more thumbs down. I didn't give you one though. I didn't give you one because I don't think you realized how off key you were with your reply. I think you were trying to be genuine with your reply...but the thing is..you still didn't answer the question appropriately. This isn't a debate on whether you think it was "wrong or right". The fact is...it was right. I did the right thing. But now I'm asking women who have been thru this what they feel about "forgiveness" comments. I'm not a selfish person, it's wrong for you to think that you're allowed to think I should have put my baby thru suffering...I'm sorry but I take that personally..and I'm going to leave it at that. That's all I have to say. I hope you can see why people dislike your reply now.Alyssa, you are not fighting for anything. I'm the mother and I do not advocate abortion. I pray for your ignorance to be removed. You need to step out of your neck of the woods and into the real world and see REAL issues. Until then, whatever you "think" really is irrelevant. People are giving you a thumbs down for a reason. And you have a WHOLE lot..it's not even somewhat even..you have 6 my dear! Think about your replies. ;) more

Resolved Question: pregnant teen emancipation in oklahoma (urgent!!!)?

My friend is seventeen years old and pregnant. Her parents are being very unsupportive and trying to force her to do things she doesn't want to, like get an abortion. I know they can't make her, but the situation is very stressful and not good for her at all. A major problem is the fact that they put her down and emotionally abuse her all the time. Unfortunately that's nearly impossible to prove. We were going to talk to a lawyer about getting her emancipated, but in the state of Oklahoma that's really complicated. We're also going to involve juvenile services and DHS. I was just wondering if there is anything we should or could do or anyone other people to call that would help her case more in any way, and perhaps guarantee her a way out? She has a place to stay with us, financially stable and willing to do anything and everything for her and her baby. more

Resolved Question: Why do some woman have mulitiple abortions?

I was looking for some information about government funded abortions, which this "health care" legislation would allow. I'm not too happy about that. In my research, I came across this Sept 2008 article from Time magazine. This is what they said, Statistically one in three U.S. women will have an abortion in her lifetime, the study found, but that risk does not apply to all women equally. Women who choose abortion are more likely to be in their 20s or 30s than in their teens or 40s; they're more likely to have children already; and they're also more likely to be black or Hispanic than white. The abortion rates in 2004 were 50 abortions per 1,000 black women and 28 abortions per 1,000 Hispanic women, compared with 11 out of every 1,000 white women. "This is the first time that somebody's really sat down and said, in this 30-year time period, what have been some of the changes in characteristics of women obtaining abortions?" says Rachel Jones, a senior research associate at the Guttmacher Institute and the project manager for the new study. In 2004, 60% of women who had abortions had already given birth to at least one child, an increase from 50% in 1989, while 47% of women who had an abortion had already undergone the procedure at least once before. 47%?? What to hell is wrong with this picture? Now the government wants me and every other taxpayer to fund stupidity? How do you feel about this? Do you agree that we should fund abortions, given the fact that 47% of them are the result of a person having nothing above the brain stem. I'm pro choice. I am not pro "go ahead and do it again, and your neighbors will pay for it." more

Voting Question: I'm writing an essay on Teen Pregnancy?

Its has to be five paragraphs long but all I need help on is the opening sentences for each paragraph this is the order I'm writing them in: Paragraph 1: intro , statistic , facts.....etc.. paragraph 2: teen pregnancy...... Paragraph 3: Abortion....... Paragraph 4: Adoption..... Paragraph 5: my conclusion.... if anyone can help that would be great, all i need is 1 sentence for each paragraph. thanks more