Unplanned pregnancies are pregnancies that are outside of a marriage at the same time an unplanned one. It would be perfectly fine if the couple really plan to marry each other, and that they are also old and able enough to support a child. But if both are still studying and are hardly even capable to earn a peso, then that's something people should be worried about.
So let's see. I know some people. There are those in my school and one (or more) of my neighbors. And since I'm not close to any of them, I have no right to question them for their actions. But I would like to find out their reasons why they had to be a bit..reckless.
- Overexposed to sexual themes. I believe this is one of the many factors and should have the "greatest" blame on. Pornographic stuff are now very accessible and curious people would very much like to do the deed too.
- Lack of guidance from parents. It's so sad that some parents just let their children be. I'm proud to say that my parents have this "NO BOYFRIEND UNTIL YOU GRADUATE COLLEGE" thingie. Although I really did not follow that (I had 3 boyfriends), but still. Their "rule" just shows their concern and it has also made me realize that it's the right thing to do.
- Peer pressure. Some men just have this "being a man" thing going on. Getting it on with their girlfriends would describe how masculine they are. So when they sit and hang-out with their friends, they would have something to brag about.
- Boredom. I believe this is also a factor. When some couples have nothing else fun to do, they would resort to doing the deed. It's fun and it's for free. lol
- Between the couple themselves. Say, the boy or the girl really wants to do it. Out of "love" for each other, you just have to do it to satisfy the other's desires.
- Lack of knowledge. Sex education plays a great part of a growing individual. I think this is essential and when one is not exposed to this, the greater chances that person will have an unwanted pregnancy.
Those are the only things I could think of. Since I'm only trying to figure out what their reasons really were, my statements are subject to objection and criticism. But anyway, I'm not here to rant and discriminate and judge these soon to be parents. I'm blogging about this because I am concerned and worried for their sake and for their child.
Young as they are, many opportunities are bound to pass their way. But now that they have a new mouth to feed (aside from theirs), some opportunities would have to be rejected. Their actions would be limited and they would miss out on some things. I pity them for that. But I would salute them if they would graciously accept those things and take full responsibility for their actions.
You're life is in your hands. What you make of it is all up to you. If you don't see yourself as a parent yet, then by all means, do what's right.