Issues Today: Teenage Pregnancy

The UK has the highest rate of teenage pregnancy in Western Europe – seven times that of the Netherlands and double that of France or Germany. This book provides information on trends surrounding teenage conceptions, the options available to pregnant young people, the challenges and stigma faced by young parents and how underage pregnancy can best be tackled. The information comes from a variety of sources, including government reports and statistics, newspapers and magazine articles, surveys and polls, academic research and literature from charities and lobby groups; articles have been tailored to an 11 to 14 age group. Additionally, at the end of each chapter are two pages of activities relating to the articles and issues raised in that chapter.