Teen Pregnancies in Hispanic Community

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Childbirth is biological, psychological, and natural activities by which the human species grow into its family cycle and childbirth also have a sexual tradition. Beyond the emotions and the various phases that it creates, childbirth has specific criteria to be met on both man and woman. Their union must be founded on the reciprocal love, the biological and psychological maturation, and a developed sense of responsibility. Because of this, a pregnancy occurred early in life is becoming a situation full of social, economical and psychological difficulties. The birth’s pain is weighted quickly on the young and premature couple. In the United States, teen’s pregnancies from ages 15 -19 remain one of the highest situations in the modern world. It has had little chance of success because many teens are still becoming parents and this problem is constantly increasing in the Latino/ Hispanic community. Immigration, peer pressures, dropout rate, cultural difference, and economic disadvantages are main reasons behind the majority teen’s pregnancies in this community. After I explain why it’s important to reduce teen’s pregnancy rates, I will suggest some challenging yet feasible solutions to break the cycle of unplanned pregnancies. Before any explanation, let’s talk about what cause teen pregnancy in Latino/ Hispanic group. In fact, a majority of undocumented immigrants (57%) come from Mexico and 24% are from Latino America. Between them, 35% are young women and 15% are children because children born in the United States are granted citizenship by the 14thAmendment of the US constitution (PewHispanic.com). So, because of this Amendment we understand clearly why many children living in families headed by undocumented Hispanic and Latino.... ... middle of paper ... ...ing involvement. Works Cited "Facts on American Teens' Sexual and Reproductive Health." Facts on American Teens' Sexual and Reproductive Health. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Jan. 2014. Domenico, Desirae M., Ph.D, and Karen H. Jones. "ERIC - Education Resources Information Center." Education Resources Information Center. N.p., Fall 2007. Web. 26 Dec. 2013. Kempner, Martha. "Poverty Causes Teen Parenting, Not the Other Way Around." Web log post. RH Reality Check. N.p., 29 Apr. 2013. Web. 26 Dec. 2013. Langham, Ph.D., R. Y. "What Are the Causes of Teenage Pregnancy?" livestrong.com. N.p., 16 Aug. 2013. Web. 26 Dec. 2013. Reimer, Susan. "Case Closed: Teen Pregnancy Is Poverty's Offspring." Baltimore Sun. N.p., 16 Apr. 2012. Web. 26 Dec. 2013. Solomon-Fears, Carmen. "Federation of American Scientists." Federation of American Scientists. N.p., 19 June 2013. Web. 26 Dec. 2013.

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