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Hello,
There are two aspects of this conversation that I have not heard discussed (not very much anyway). #1 Where are the fathers of these children? Once again, the mom is the sole provider? It was the same way 40 years ago when my friends got pregnant "out of wedlock", the girl was the one blamed and shamed. #2 How are these young women going to financially care for these kids? Especially if they have no high school diploma. We citizins end up paying for them, in the long run. Also, what is their plan for the future of their children? Do they have medical insurance to help pay for the cost of the medical care for them?
I understand the oops factor, "it won't happen to me" but I remember the huge issue of birth control when I was first sexually active. We were so completely freaked out by the thought of pregnancy we always protected ourselves. And yes, it was the girl's responsibility to provide the birth control (another topic!)
thanks for listening
Kim

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