Parents and teens, what are more effective ways to prevent teenage pregnancy?

With such dire consequences for teenage parents these days, what are some more effective ways of preventing teen pregnancy besides teaching abstinence?Parents and teens, what are more effective ways to prevent teenage pregnancy?
There isn't any





The education and knowledge is out there, so are the means for affordable to free birth control methods.





Its up to the intelligence of the parents to educate and teens to use these tool.Parents and teens, what are more effective ways to prevent teenage pregnancy?
Stricter supervision of kids, for one thing. Parents are too willing to be ';pals'; and not be parents. Parenting is NOT a popularity contest. Parents should know EXACTLY where their child is at all times, who they are with, and what they are doing. If they aren't willing to put the time into this task that is necessary, then why are you bothering to have kids? A 13 or 14 year old getting pregnant is the result of a lack of effective parenting.





Once they get to be older teens, out in the world, then parents should not be afraid to have frank discussions with their children regarding sex and birth control. A parent may stick their head in the sand, but if you have a teenager who has a ';steady'; boyfriend or girlfriend, then you're living in la-la land if you don't think the subject has come up -- assume that sex is going to be a part of the equation sooner or later. I'd rather buy my daughter a prescription for a birth control pill than pay for a maternity ward bill.
Condoms and the pill. I would rather have my daughter on the pill and having sex than coming home pregnant. Also, make sure to remind them that STDs are very prevalent, so condoms are important too. You don't have to sleep with a lot of people to get an STD, only one infected person!
A meat cleaver for the guys


Needle and sew for the ladys
Practicing abstinence is much more effective then teaching it.





It is my belief that teaching adolescent psychology, or the psychology of adolescent relationships would go much farther then current methods of don't do it or you'll get pregnant.





How many girls are going to want to go to bed with someone when they know that they are but a conquest, and the hunter will do whatever it takes to bag his game, including saying those immortal words, ';I love you....lets ****';
Being open and honest about sex. Teaching everything the right way, instead of hiding sex as if it were the worst thing to ever happen. (And many abstinence only programs spread rumors about sex, rather than truths.) Give your children condoms and birth control at appropriate ages, not after their first time (if they will even come to you about having sex the first time) Have a loving and open relationship with your children so that they will come to you to ask questions about or tell you about sex.
If a girl or boy doesnt want or have the common sense to use protection then there is nothing you can do or say never mind teach them to stop them getting pregnant. Sorry but thats the facts
Parents being more open with their teenagers in discussing the issues of teenage pregnancy. Talking about birth control and abstinence. Making sure their child is educated on safe sex practices.
I think it depends on the kid. If your child is trustworthy and seems to have good judgement, then putting her on bc when she is like, 16 would be smart.


The major point is to have ';the talk'; pretty early. Don't chastise her but let her know that it's a important and mature decision. Don't do the whole abstinence only sex ed. It's just asking for trouble.
I think it would be parents spending more time with their teens because there is questions on here all the time about if they should tell their parents if they are pregnant or not and if a parent was more involved then they wouldnt have to worry about it.
my parents have talked with me every now and then about the consequenses of having sex. and i think that not having a boyfriend helps out a lot. theres no pressure to be doing anything im not ready for.





practicing abstainence is one way ive been taught too.
you take aquarterput it between your two knee and hold it there
both using the pill and condoms would give double protection and therefore less risk
Education. They need to know how to know how it happens and how to prevent it. Teaching abstinence only does not work. They need all of the tools to make informed decisions and they need to have someone that they can go to in case of problems or questions. My kids are well educated on the matter and are not afraid to ask questions. They know the importance of protections and where to get it should they need it. Seems like some parents do not want them to know this. They are going to do it anyway eventually and it is better to be informed and prepared.
besides not having sex, use a condom everytime, and get on birth control
well just use protection it always better to be safe then sorry
well, it doesnt matter if you tell them not to have sex. were going to do it anyways. 3 of my sisters and 1 of my brothers had there babies when they were 16-17. it never would have happened it my mom would have gotten them birth control and/or condoms.
At school, in sex ED, we were shown graphic pictures of people with STDs. Lets's just say ALOT of people were put off!
I think Parents need to be more open with their teens. It's not like the fifties any more. Parents should STOP feeling that just because you get your daughter on the pill. Does not mean your giving her permission to go out and have sex.But leaving it in her hands that if it happens. WELL SHE WILL NOT BE THEIR BABY HAVING A BABY......Just being more open...Talk to them.Cause if they don't some one will.......
bring back chastity belts.
i recommend getting on birth control pills...and then using condoms until ur in a monagamus relationship
1) Instilling into the teenagers that it is better to wait. Explain why


2) Show them what life would be like if they had a child now and how hard it is financially and mentally. Tough childbirth, dealing with sick babies, Baby food, diapers, clothes, doctor visits, crying all day and night( the babies too), other neccessities, etc.


3) Have them babysit a bratty child.
Talk To Your Child About Sex! My Mom Talked to Me About it! I've Tooken Sex Ed! I'm Celibit! And Even My mom Said If I Choose Not To Be Celebit, That's Fine! Birth Control %26amp; Condoms Work Too! Make Sure Kids Know About Sex %26amp; Pregnancy Along With Aids, HIV, %26amp; STD's! It Pays To Know! And maybe Show Them Sometime! Show Them A Video, Or Show Them A Pregnant Teen, And Let Them Tell Them Their Story! MAKE SURE THEY KNOW!