Teen pregnancy has become a growing epidemic in today's society and is a very frequently spoken about topic amongst adolescents and adults alike. "Teen Mom " and "The Secret Life of the American Teenager " are examples of common TV shows focusing on ... and 1995 the amount of adolescent females who first had sex at age 14 or younger almost doubled (Domenico & Jones 6). This statistic is a valid example of how teenage girls in todays society are being forced to grow up before they are truly ready, which is exactly what leads girls to engage in premature sex causing unintended pregnancies. Dom...

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