Strategies to Prevent Teen Pregnancy

Teen Pregnancy

Parents of teen girls are very cautious and in fact afraid of their teen girls getting pregnant. So parents must know how to prevent teen pregnancy and should keep their teens updated and informed of pregnancy and its related issues.

Building a strong relationship with your teen will help you out discussing the matter with ease and giving them directions. It’s better to talk to your teen on the topic of "sex early and often". Keep tracking the activities of your teen and don’t let them date with one who is 2 years older; discourage them on early dating and consistent dating. Watch carefully if your teen is not into watching porn, sexting etc.

The best strategy that works to prevent teen pregnancy is contraception and abstinence. The stats of teens getting pregnant are very high; 84 per 1000 girls (2001). This means that teens get involved in sexual activities more often and it is unrealistic to expect them to abstain from doing sex.

Mother is always a best guide for teen girl. Being a parent, your utmost duty is to tell them the values of love and what is best for them i.e., sex after marriage. But this does not applies totally in today’s world where teens have social circle of their own, influence of other friends, peer pressure and so on. The only and most effective option left for a mom of a teenage girl is to educate her about contraception.

There are various methods by which you can help your teen in preventing pregnancy.

• Discuss this issue one to one and tell her about the consequences of teens getting pregnant.

• Accompany your teen to your family physician so that the Dr can explain this matter comprehensively and with ease.

• You can also find family planning clinic in your local areas where you can take your teen for the correct information needed to prevent pregnancy.