What the heck is wrong with parents today?

I have no choice but to agree! I mean ok, these girls are in control of their bodies and stuff like that, SURE ok, but I don't you think parents should know what she's doing?! I MEAN COME ON! If they bring up the excuse that they didn't know, then they're worse parents than before they opened their mouth! Iwould NEVER dream of doing such a thing and not telling my parents where I was going and stuff like that.

I'm sorry but whether the kids tell their parents or not where they are going is a metter of discipline. I know that if I ever lied about something like that and got caught I would be yelled at so bad my hair would fall off!

Btw I'm 14 yrs old and I'm disguted at the fact that they get laid my age, LET ALONE GETTING PREGNANT!

That's just my solid opinion and I'm definately sticking to it!

beckychr007, most parents still spank their kids according to surveys, so "not enough spanking" is certainly not the problem. And just because someone doesn't spank their kids doesn't mean the kids are brats! I think it is just a lack of discipline as a whole (not physical punishment) and like someone else said, the media is also a problem. Also, one of the biggest problems is that so many people feel like they have to have the biggest house, the best car, etc. and I've seen many parents who are working basically all the time to be able to pay for all that, so they never spend time with their kids at all.

The difference nowadays is the internet, the media, all saying sex before marriage is perfectly acceptable, I am not saying we should all be virgins when we get married, but hey, these kids see it as the norm, when I was little it was all hush hush, now it is in your face with asses and shows like "Sexiest beach bodies" Of course these children are going to do it if they think it gets them cool points, and they are to young to be having sex, if you cant handle the consequences, you shouldnt be allowed to do it, I dont even think a twenty year old can handle the idea of being pregnant.

It is a minority of teenage girls that get pregnant, but I do agree that there are to many. I think one problem is that parents do not want to accept the fact that their child could be sexually active so they don't teach them about safe sex practices. I also think the schools should teach more about safe sex and preventing pregnancy and STD's more. I don't agree with teenagers having sex, but since some teenagers do, schools should provide them with condoms maybe in the nurses office or something. There is also a lot of pressure to fit in with your peers in high school and sex is one way to fit in, as is drinking and drugs. None are a good option.

I think alot of parents are afraid to talk to their kids about sex because it makes them feel uncomfortable. My sister didn't want to talk to her son about it either. I have two boys and I have been explaining sex to them since they were little they are now 10 and 12 and know what they need to know and what happens if you do have sex and what precautions you need to take. I think parents should be speaking up and put aside their embarrassment and talk to their kids!!!

The 13-19 year old girls that get pregnant has nothing to do with the parents. It is always the up to them as they are the ones in control of their body and what they do to protect them self. I know am 18 and six weeks pregnant and i don't blame my mum for not teaching me the correct morals and whats right from wrong as she is a good mum this was just my own choice.

I Never ever Spanked my children,nor they theirs.

Discipline in our Family comes through talking, listening

and understanding. There is usually an underlying Problem with youngsters who get themselves mixed up with trouble Today.

As a Parent it is our duty to find and treat the cause.

Not threaten, induce with Fear or Spank the child.

A lot of Adults seem to have forgotten that they were young once. Not All Parents can be blamed for the behaviour of their children. As Not All children can be blamed for their own behaviour. My adult children talk to me about anything and everything,they are by no means perfect,nor would I want them to be.My Grandchildren also confide in me, which is as it should be. The Only Rule I ever Really imprinted on any of them was NEVER Lie to me. In the knowledge that whatever they did I would be right by their side. They kept their side of the bargain,as I will Always Keep mine.

If you see a 13 year old pregnant, she is a victim of a crime: statutory rape. But i certainly see your point.

I know this sounds simplistic--but there is not enough spanking.

And by that I do mean that particular punishment---but also making kids accountable --teaching them.

I actually think a lot of younger parents are sick and tired of all the spoiled brats and going back to more traditional styles of child discipline,Even Supernanny is a move in that direction.

vamptus is absolutly right. Couldnt say it better.