Many teenagers now are very sexually active and take the risk that comes with sexual intercourse. There are many consequences that come with having sex. First of all, it can cause pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and emotional consequences too. (Edelson 50) That is why birth control is an important part a teenager's life today. Birth control can reduce pregnancy and STD's. Teens must be provided with a birth control method to protect themselves and also their futures. Providing teens with birth control will reduce teen birth rates, more teens would complete high school, and in addition prevent U.S. expenses on teen pregnancies.
             Over one million teens become pregnant each year. (Teen Pregnancy Facts &Stats) More than half of the pregnancies are unplanned. Teens have unplanned pregnancies because either they were drinking, believed they couldn't get pregnant the first time they've had sex, assumed everyone is having sex, and as a matter of fact have unwanted sex. If teens decide to have sex, it means that they must also decide to take responsibility to protect themselves. Many teens do not have birth control to prevent the consequences that comes with sex. Teens need more Sexuality Education. By teens having this education and knowledge they will be aware of what contraceptive are available to them. This will for sure protect teens from HIV and STDs and unintended pregnancy. (Teen Pregnancy, The Case for Prevention)
             The U.S. government tries very hard to reduce the number of teen pregnancies in the United States. (Edelson 115) Teen pregnancy costs the United States at least $7 billion annually. (Teen Pregnancy Facts & Stats) Since teens can't afford to take care of a child many go on welfare. Teen pregnancy has a high cost on welfare and health care. About 80% of teen mothers do not complete high school. Wouldn't it be a great to have more teens rec...