Baby Dumping Among Teenagers in Malaysia

Teenagers are now getting pregnant at the ages of 16 to 17. Some of the teenagers family won’t want them to have the baby or have it but they don't want them to keep it. The parents think that they can pick what is best for the baby and for their kid. When it is up to the mother of the baby and the father (depends on if the father wants to be apart of the baby's life). The baby should have both parents in her/his life.

Based on the cross-contextual analysis and evidence, adolescent pregnancy seems to be a glaring issue. This is due to the fact, that all statistical findings point to the same direction: expressions practiced among the ethnic/racial groups towards the issue. Therefore, will provide analysis on the external factors: programs, policies, and social conditions in the following

In the world of today, one of the most predominant controversies, we have been facing for decades is ‘Teenage Pregnancy’. Teenage pregnancy, affects different aspects of life, the newborn, mother and family of the teenagers involved. Few people believe that the society should be reprimanded. But I believe the society, should not take all the blame. In spite of societal blames, teens having unprotected/protected sex and getting pregnant are personal decisions. There is just a little that any society can do to avert such activities. In today’s world teenage pregnancy could be precluded and reduced by giving them the appropriate education on sex, why it is important for them to refrain from any sexual

Then, following connecting the causes and responses to teenage pregnancy and parenthood, the validity and effectiveness of the policy responses will be assessed. Successes and shortcomings will be considered, along with suggestions as to what policy and structural changes would be more advantageous. Finally, this paper will conclude that teen pregnancy is a structural issue not individual one, if it can even be considered an issue at all. Policy changes alone will not be sufficient, as social and economic disadvantage does not go away if one doesn’t get pregnant. Instead, it involves targeting societal values at their root, which is not socially or economically as simple as just introducing reports and growing a social panic largely against those who already face many obstacles.

One child laws in China are starting to raise questions of acceptance in other countries. Because of one-child laws in China, there is an abnormal gender imbalance. In China, there are currently 32 million more boys under the age of 20 than girls. If these numbers continue in this imbalanced growth pattern there will be no need for a one-child law because there will be no women to carry on reproduction. Since there can only be one child to each family, the parents prefer a boy, they consider boys to be better workers and a male child carries on the family name. Because of this desire to have a son, 1,500 children aborted every HOUR in China. “Women who get pregnant without permission are dragged out of their homes, strapped down to tables, and forced to abort

Teen pregnancy plays a huge role in today's society. Article of Teen Pregnancies in the United States on CDC.com states “In 2014, a total of 249,078 babies were born to women aged 15–19 years, for a birth rate of 24.2 per 1,000 women in this age group.”, this quote sttresses the amount of new born babies born to women who are yet still babies themselves! Teens have sex, catch std’s and some get the ”best of both worlds” who end up with both; a baby and a std. It's a repeated cycle that 60% of teen girls fall victim to. Everyone thinks babies are so cute until it's their baby and can't just “give them back to their mommy”, because they

In addition to this, education should be aimed at adults and children alike, regardless of gender. A study of sexual and reproductive health conducted at schools in Kelantan, Malaysia revealed shocking statistics that could have perilous implications (5). According to the researcher’s findings, 69.96% of the students were unaware that pregnancy could occur after having unprotected sex only once, and 64.4% indicated that they learn about sexual health from their peers (5). Misinformation and inadequate information on sexual and reproductive health are catalysts for dire situations such as unwanted pregnancies and child abandonment.

Teenage sexual activity has sparked an outcry within the nation. With such activity comes a high price. Studies have shown that there has been a significant rise in the number of children with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), emotional and psychological problems, and out-of-wedlock childbearing. Sex has always been discussed publically by the media, television shows, music and occasionally by parents and teachers in educational context. Teens hear them, and as the saying goes, “monkey see, monkey do”, they are tempted to experiment with it. Therefore, it is important for every teenager to be aware of the outcome associated with premature-sex. If students are educated about the impact of

The United States holds the title of one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the western industrialized world. It causes many setbacks for the young girls and boys that have to take the role of being a teen parent. Becoming a parent is the lead reason that teenage females

Recent studies have shown that pregnancy rates have declined from 117 out of a 1000 to 64 out of 1000 teens over a teen year period (Nihira, 2012). Not only has it declined but it is becoming brought out more to the public attention how many children are coming out they are pregnant. A couple of reasons why it is declining attributes to the rise of parents giving a more clear “birds and bees” talk. All parents have to go through the talk with their children and depending on if they explain the consequences of growing up to soon most will never know until it occurs (Czarnecki, 2008). The attention of HIV/aids has also helped the decrease in teen pregnancy due to the fact couples are engaging in safe sex more the ever with proper

Both parents are less likely to finish high school, even less likely to go to college and get a degree, will depend on welfare and other assistance programs, are more likely to be poor in the future, more likely to face drug and alcohol abuse problems, and the chances of separation are very high. Teens experimenting with sex are the leading cause in unplanned pregnancies and have to face this lifetime list of hardships. Also, in high school teenagers face many peer pressures such as alcohol, drugs, and sex. When drinking and the use of drugs are involved it leads to a major decline in judgment. This can sometimes lead to one night stands and hook-ups, which sometimes end with an “oopsie baby”. Experimenting can cause many consequences on the teen and the relationships at hand, including the relationships with the baby’s mom or dad and also the parents of the teens. At such a young age it is more likely for the baby’s dad to leave and not support the baby due to immaturity and fear of losing their teenage years.

Pregnancy in adolescents is a significant problem that needs the attention, prevention and solution. According to the World Health Organization, the quantity of births that take place throughout adolescence is about 2% in China, 18% in Latin America and the Caribbean and more than 50% in sub-Saharan Africa. Half of all adolescent births take place in just seven countries: Bangladesh, Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, India, Nigeria and the United States. Why have some countries a high rate of pregnancy in teenagers? What makes a big different in between Comprehensive Sexuality education at young age in some countries? What are some of the strategies that successful teachers use to teach Sexuality education in their classrooms? Sexuality education in public schools at young age will lead to healthier sex behavior among the students in their later lives of adolescents.

In 2016 teenagers have become the newest trend in Hollywood. The problem here is not the fact that teens are having babies, but the real problem is that teenagers are no longer taking their time to get to know each other before they end up in a bed or in most occasions in the back of a car. Boys tent to lie to get a girl naked and girls tend to manipulate boys by getting naked. Females no longer care who they have sex with, therefore they do not see the consequences that come with their actions. Ladies have indulge in sexual activity with multiple partners and often ending up with a child from every guy. Thinking that it is their true love they go off and just have sex ending up with a size 16 maternity pair of pants. Even after having the kid they choose to blame each and every tiny thing they possibly can.

It is generally accepted that the majority of teen births are a result of accidental pregnancies. Even with the fact that this subject received much attention in the recent years, it is very difficult for society to understand what influences some teenagers in taking an important step in such matters. The environment that an individual lives in is apparently essential when considering the strategy that the respective person is going to employ with the purpose of resolving the 'problem'.

Money is one of the biggest impacts on teenage pregnancy. The cost to prepare for a baby (cot, change table, pram, clothes, nappies etc.) and prenatal care as well as the other expenses involved in bringing up a child can pose vast financial hardships for teenage mothers. Often girls are forced to drop out of school in order to work so they can provide for their baby, but can find it difficult to find decent jobs since they did not complete their schooling. A high percentage of teen parents have to rely on welfare payments to support their families, but these payments are often barley enough to survive on (Home Remedies for you, 2017). Some teenage mothers even rely on their parents to help financially support them, which can make them feel guilty for having to rely on their parents. In worse case scenarios, some teenage mothers may find it difficult to even provide the proper nutrition and care for their babies (Kamalasanan, 2012). In the survey conducted, many girls