Teen pregnancy has gotten increased attention in recent weeks as information has come out about a group of teenage girls in Massachusetts who may have conspired to have babies together. According to Planned Parenthood, about 750,000 American teens will become pregnant this year.

"Regardless of what is happening in [Massachusetts], teen pregnancies are problematic across the United States. Aside from these girls going up against a myriad of stereotypes and discrimination, they'll fight an uphill battle to provide everything from financial stability to emotional maturity for their unexpected family."

Young girls who have babies because "they want someone who'll love them" are in for a rude awakening. Not that children don't love or need their parents, but most parents will tell you that they give much more than they ever receive. It's a reality that many teen parents aren't ready for. Source: Telegraph Herald (Iowa)

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