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Teen Pregnancy a Tradition
By Ji Hyun Lim
For many American teenage girls, life is filled with the thrill of picking out prom dresses, the excitement of learning to drive, and the rigor of applying for college. But teens who are sexually active have a host of other issues to contend with, top among them the possibility of getting pregnant.
Studies from the Centers for Disease Control, Child Trends Research, and The Alan Guttmacher Institute show that overall, teen pregnancy is has declined. But for Asian Americans like Mary* and Lisa*, the lack of resources can strain them financially while the cultural taboo of unwed parenting can strain them emotionally.
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