Shocking survey results have revealed the sky-rocketing levels of teenage pregnancy in Britain. Even schoolgirls as young as ten often find themselves getting pregnant in England these days.
A 'Freedom of Information' survey conducted by The Sun shows that in the last eight years, 15 girls of ten and 39 aged 11 were found to be expecting.
UK Govt Launches Campaign to Curb Teenage Pregnancy
UK government has launched a campaign urging youngsters to talk more openly about sex and contraception in a bid to curb rising teenage pregnancy rate.
UK government has launched a campaign urging youngsters to talk more openly about sex and contraception in a bid to curb rising teenage pregnancy rate.
And since 2002 there have been 63,487 pregnancies among under-15s - almost 23 every day.
Sociology Professor Frank Furedi, from the University of Kent, said the figures were "tragic".
Key to Tackling Teenage Pregnancy may Lie in Enjoying School
Researchers have revealed that youth development programmes that tackle deprivation and help children and young people enjoy school are successful in reducing teenage pregnancy rates.
Researchers have revealed that youth development programmes that tackle deprivation and help children and young people enjoy school are successful in reducing teenage pregnancy rates.
Also, Norman Wells, of the Family Education Trust, added: "There are far too many schools telling children they are entitled to become sexually active when it is 'right for them'."
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Compulsory Sex Education For Brit 7-Year Olds
Children as young as seven in Britian should be taught about puberty and sexual intercourse in compulsory sex education lessons, says new official guidance.
Children as young as seven in Britian should be taught about puberty and sexual intercourse in compulsory sex education lessons, says new official guidance.
"Often the girls feel they have to have sex to please their older boyfriends."
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NHS' Pleasure Advises Teen Sex 'Can Be Fun'
Britain's National Health Service wants children to have a positive approach to sex, for which it has come up with new pamphlet, called Pleasure.
Britain's National Health Service wants children to have a positive approach to sex, for which it has come up with new pamphlet, called Pleasure.
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