Topic > Persuasive Speech: We Must Prevent Teen Pregnancy

I. Attention/Introduction:A. Warning: the number of teenagers who get pregnant between the ages of 15 and 17 is quite worrying. Even though most teen pregnancies are unintended, this still means there are chances of them getting pregnant.B. Credibility: (story of your problem)” 3 in 10 American teenagers become pregnant at least once before the age of 20. That's nearly 750,000 teen pregnancies every year. From 1990 to 2008, the rate of teen pregnancy decreased by 42 percent. A sexually active teenager who does not use contraceptives has a 90% chance of becoming pregnant within a year. "(11 facts)C. Preview/Thesis: I would like to explain the consequences of teen pregnancy and what teens should do to prevent them. Transition: Teens come to a time when they need help and support. II. Need: (i your 2-3 main arguments and evidence) A. Many teenagers who become pregnant sometimes wish they weren't pregnant. This happens because they either don't want to be parents or they know it's not the right time never had to happen and also because they don't want their parents to know or find out.B. as the rate of teenage pregnancy increases, more and more teenagers are contracting sexually transmitted infections such as HIV. prone to health problems” and may “experience a maternal mortality rate 2.5 times higher than women aged 20 to 24” (In question: Teenage pregnancy)D. Teenage pregnancies are associated with social problems, such as lower education levels and higher poverty rates. This happens because when they are pregnant they drop out of school and only worry about their baby... middle of paper... relationships, increase self-esteem and set appropriate boundaries to achieve future goals. " (Huber)E.Transition: I believe that preventing teenage pregnancy is very important and that teenagers should know what to do in that situationV. Action/Conclusion.A. today I told you how to prevent teenage pregnancy and some of the consequencesB. I told you I ask you to think about these precautions and take them into consideration. Even if the rate of teenage pregnancy has decreased, we can still ensure that teenagers can prevent this from happening and even if they have made risky decisions in the past they will be able to make healthier ones in the future. future. Adolescents should stay in school and study in order to have a better future and be able to give a dignified life to their families. It is important that all adolescents are responsible and make the right decision.