More than 700,000 girls between the ages of fifteen and nineteen in the United States become pregnant each year. Through objective discussion, numerous direct quotes, and full-color illustrations this title explores the issue. It includes chapters such as: Why Is Teen Pregnancy a Problem? What Are the Origins of Concerns About Teen Pregnancy? What Should Schools Teach about Sex? Should Teens Have Access to Birth Control? How Does the Media Influence Teen Pregnancy? and What Else Can Be Done to Reduce Teen Pregnancy?