Teen birth rates tend to be higher in right-swinging states (how much, economic)

[Mr. Joshua]

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Originally Posted by MTAtech

There can be many contributing explanations:

* Less access to contraceptives (Listen to Republican primary audiences to hear opposition to contraceptives)

Most parents would object to contraceptives being handed out to their child.

* Fewer constructive activities

Ahem, what do you mean?

* Less sex education. (Red States are more likely no resist formal school sec education.)

Maybe, but are you aware that there are differences between the states?

[Dutchman01]

Originally Posted by sickofnyc

The subject and main point of the article was to present the stats of teen birth rates, not the anti or pro choice issue. The fact remains that whether or not a girl decides to go ahead with a pregnancy, chances are that the lack of sex-ed and abstinence only attitude/agenda is what got her into a predicament that is most likely not ideal for her or her family. An unplanned and unwanted pregnancy does not always have the warm and fuzzy results that conservatives are attempting to puit forth on this thread. Give the young woman the knowledge and education to prevent a situation that will forever change her life...and not always for the better...a no brainer.

I know we're all ot but you're expecting too much of us. This issue is tied directly with the outcomes. These outcomes are directly tied to cultural norms. You should have anticipated this shift in the discussion.

[~HecateWhisperCat~]

Originally Posted by Dutchman01

I disagree. Either raising that same child or offering it up for adoption is taking responsibility. Abortion is just killing.

That it is, however it is still a responsible choice.

[Dutchman01]

Originally Posted by Oleg Bach

In the old days - there was support groups called extended families...grandmothers - wise old grand dads..uncles ...aunts - etc...If a teen got pregnant - it was a blessing because it was an addition to family - not that I believe..in young people having kids too early - BUT it should not be considered a curse - nor should the girl with child be perseucted..maybe conservatives are just more loyal to family than the state dependant liberals are?

In my part of the south extended families are still here and additions to the families are still celebrated, even moreso if they are the result of marriage but all are still welcome.

[Dutchman01]

Originally Posted by Lucidkitty

That it is, however it is still a responsible choice.

In your culture I'm sure. In my culture........it's still just killing.

[lizjo]

Originally Posted by MTAtech

There can be many contributing explanations:

* Less access to contraceptives (Listen to Republican primary audiences to hear opposition to contraceptives)
* Fewer constructive activities
* Less sex education. (Red States are more likely no resist formal school sec education.)

Please give some evidence for these claims.
Every state has drugstores and free clinics. Not to mention older siblings, peer groups, and plenty of family " birds and bees" lectures plus tv, Internet and movies. PLENTY of avenues to learn the ways of the world.
What are constructive activities?
Sex Ed is mandated by the state dept. of Ed in my red state.

[lizjo]

Originally Posted by Lucidkitty

"Well honey we are dirt poor,have problems paying the bills, and can barely feed ourselves but we sure are better then those baby killing liberals"

I thought conservatives were the hated rich. ????

[~HecateWhisperCat~]

Originally Posted by lizjo

I thought conservatives were the hated rich. ????

Only the ones in government and ceo's .

[LauraC]

Originally Posted by sickofnyc

Are Conservative States' Sex Ed Programs Failing to Make the Grade? - Sexual Health Center - EverydayHealth.com


Keeping kids ignorant really pays off.

Maybe it's because they are less likely to murder their babies.

[~HecateWhisperCat~]

Originally Posted by LauraC

Maybe it's because they are less likely to murder them.