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…to shorten one's life, so sex once a month was considered more than enough. In the ancient Middle East, Arabs placed pebbles in the uteruses of female camels when they set off on long journeys. They thought that a foreign object in the uterus prevented pregnancy…

…of unplanned teenage pregnancies of today’s age. Many unwanted babies are abused, neglected and/or battered or even killed by unloving or immature parents. Many women make mistakes in having babies they don't want and can't love or care for. Some may…

…prevented pregnancy. In today's society, there are many types of contraceptives designed to fit our changing lifestyles. Eighty-five percent of women who don't use contraceptives during vaginal intercourse become pregnant each year. The only guarantee…

…law on the 27th October 1967. The Abortion Act stated that abortion could be carried out up until 28 weeks of pregnancy. During the 1960's and 1970's many governments relaxed their abortion laws and made it easier for women to terminate unwanted pregnancies…

…and wants. One more major factor in young marriages failing is children and pregnancy. David Lieberman, head of the Child Welfare League of America feels that pregnancy often pushes many young teenagers into marriage. David says, “They make the marriage…

…delinquent behavior. Drug use is the increasing problem among teenagers in today's high schools. Interestingly, alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence are not only adult problems -- they also affect a significant number of adolescents and young adults between…

…, as well as unplanned pregnancies. The usage of condoms is more effective than using no method at all. This information is essential for the 54% of teenagers in the high schools of our nation who engage themselves with sexual intercourse (Motamed 3). Abstinence…

…justifiable and at times felonious. In the United States, women choose to end about 25% of their pregnancies through abortion. Still Pro-Life activists have been pushing towards legislation that will outlaw abortions entirely. They successfully influenced…

…are under the age of 21, does it mean that no one in this classroom has ever tried alcohol? According to Prof. Rosenberg from the Psychological Bulletin 1993, alcohol is the most serious problem facing teenagers. B. Link to Audience: We are all students…

…I chose the subject of adolescent psychology during high school years for my final project for Medical Careers/Human Development class, because I currently am an adolescent going through high school and am curious on how different aspects of a teenager's…