Shhhhh! It's a dirty little secret! It's not supposed to be said!
Thank God this book was written. Anyone who was paying attention (ie:'the man on the street') already knew it to be true. I just don't think it's been very p.c. to actually name the phenomenon truthfully. It is a choice. It is something these young girls set out to do deliberately and with much (faulty reasoning and) forethought.
I think it is great that you have a sort-of sympathetic outlook on unwed parenting. I on the other hand think it is just a false sense of empowerment. I am a product of Newark,NJ and currently reside here. I went to public schools, was sexually active at an early age and I took my ass to Planned Parenthood for birth control. I found power in that choice.
I wouldn't describe my outlook on having children out of wedlock as "sympathetic." It's hard enough for a child growing up today with two, mature, responsible parents. A child born to an immature, single mother has very little chance of a successful life.
A teenage girl chosing to become pregnant out of wedlock is making a very foolish choice. The result will have a profound impace on her life and the life of the child.
It's much better to wait, as you have done.
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