According to Gallup’s recent Values and Beliefs survey, Americans are “sharply divided” on 4 issues: doctor-assisted suicide, homosexual relations, abortion, and out-of-wedlock childbearing. Close to half of us perceive these activities in particular as “morally acceptable;” close to half disagree and find them “morally wrong.” (The survey asked about 16 behaviors; these were the most evenly divided among those polled.) Curious? Listen in. (Click the POD icon.)
Categories: Abortion, Assisted Suicide, Euthanasia, Gay and Lesbian, Homosexuality, Hook-up, Jennifer Roback Morse, Pregnancy Tags: Abortion, assisted suicide, Euthanasia, Homosexuality, morality, Same Sex Marriage
The thought of kids having kids is really disturbing to me. I had my first child when I was 25, and I can say, it’s serious business. I can’t imagine doing it while trying to go to high school or even college. And who is really going to be raising these children anyhow? My guess is, the grandmothers. Let’s do a survey of how mothers of pregnant teens feel about teen pregnancy.
The picture a 13-year-old boy sitting next to his baby, which accompanied an article on this topic a while back, still burns in my memory. It was such a heart-wrenching sight. The thirteen-year-old looked so tiny. Plus his face spoke volumes of “What have I gotten myself into?” This dad is still asking to have his pb and j cut into triangles and for rides to the library. I wouldn’t let a 13-year-old boy babysit my toddlers. Babies deserve more. Read more…
Categories: Babies, Birth Control, Chastity, Condomism, Hook-up, Pregnancy, Sex Education, Single Parents, Teenagers, abstinence Tags: abstinence, babies, birth control, condoms, contraception, sex, teen pregnancy, Teenagers
My money is on the horrible movies and tv shows geered toward teens. Just a preview for an American Pie movie was enough to make me want to retch.
Charlie Butts – OneNewsNow -
Teen pregnancies were up three percent in 2006, which is the latest reporting period available. Proponents of comprehensive sex education are blaming abstinence programs for the increase. Read more…
The Internet TV show, Bump+ is up and running. The Party reveals more about Hailey, Katie, and Denise, and follows their individual stories as they struggle to make a decision about their unintended pregnancies. New episodes will follow every Monday and Thursday through March 15, 2010. And of course, the conversation between viewers continues around the clock.
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