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Teen pregnancy is a problem that has been escalating for the past couple
decades. Young girls, under the age of 20 are getting pregnant, and not
considering the consequences that follow. What many young girls do not
understand is that teen pregnancies do not only affect them. It affects
their families and their children as they get older. It is important for all
teens to know the teen pregnancy stats, and how teen pregnancy can
change their lives forever. When parents and teens know the facts about
teen pregnancy, it is the first step toward prevention.
that the U.S. Has been tracking teen childbirths. In 2010, fewer babies
were born to teenage girls than any year since the mid 1940s. There are a
few reasons for this drop.
Education Through the Media: There are more and more commercials
on television which are designed to educate teens on pregnancy.
These commercials show statistics, short interviews with real teen
parents, and ways to prevent teen pregnancy, and where to get teen
pregnancy help.
Where is Dad?
When a teenage girl has a baby, the question most people ask is where is
the babys father? Statistics show, that 8 out of 10 teenage fathers do
not marry the mother of their child. Often times, the relationship does not
last through the childs first birthday. Twenty percent of these teenage
fathers will find a new relationship within two years of ending their
relationship with their childs mother, and will become a father again in
that relationship. Most teenage mothers have a vision of their life when
they are pregnant. They expect to have the baby, and live happily ever
after with their childs father. This almost never happens. Over 80% of
teen mothers will eventually become single mothers.
Why Teens Do Not Protect Themselves?
When teens get pregnant, people often wonder why they did not protect
themselves in the first place. Something as simple as a condom or birth
control could prevent pregnancy, so why arent all teens using these
methods. There are a few reasons why.
Some teens want to get pregnant: There are some teens out there
who actually want to get pregnant. These are the teens who have
not been educated on how a baby can impact their lives. They may
want to hold on to their boyfriend/girlfriend, and think that a baby is
the way to do this.
1. Megan Fox
Megan Fox said that she felt that high school would never be over as she faced
constant bullying at school.
(Source)
about...Age: 29
Birthplace: Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States of America
Profession: Model, Actor
Institution: St. Lucie West Centennial High School, Kingston Elementary School
Height: 5'4"
Medical Conditions: Hyperactivity, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Impulsivity
Megan Fox : see more
also ranked...
#3 on
The Hottest Celebrities of All Time
#13 on
The Hottest Natural Beauties
#23 on
The Most Beautiful Women of All Time
#26 on
The Most Beautiful Actresses Ever
2. Christian Bale
Christian Bale started acting at 13. His fellow classmates used this as a reason to
bully and beat up the actor who went on to play Batman.
(Source)
about...Age: 41
Birthplace: Haverfordwest, United Kingdom
Profession: Actor, Voice acting
Institution: Bournemouth School, Dolphin School
Height: 6'0"
also ranked...
#5 on
Famous Actors Who Were Almost James Bond
#39 on
The Greatest Actors & Actresses in Entertainment History
#69 on
Mila Kunis was bullied in school because of her "funny face." The Black Swan star
says that kids would make fun of her big eyes and lips.
(Source)
about...Age: 32
Birthplace: Chernivtsi, Ukraine
Profession: Model, Actor, Voice acting
Institution: University of California, Los Angeles, Bancroft Middle School, Loyola
Marymount University, Rosewood Elementary School, Fairfax High School
Height: 5'4"
also ranked...
#5 on
The Hottest Celebrities of All Time
#20 on
The Greatest 90s Teen Stars
#25 on
The Hottest Natural Beauties
#46 on
The Most Beautiful Women of All Time
5. Rihanna
Rihanna says that she was teased in school for her skin color and her breasts. The
pop star says she is grateful for these struggles because they made her stronger.
(Source)
about...Age: 27
Birthplace: Saint Michael Parish, Barbados
Profession: Fashion designer, Songwriter, Actor, Music artist, Singer
Institution: Combermere School
Height: 5'8"
also ranked...
#86 on
Most Powerful Women In The World
#122 on
The Hottest Celebrities of All Time
#127 on
Jessica Alba may be a successful, beautiful actress, but the Sin City star was bullied
in high school. Alba said she got picked on because she was an awkward child with
buck teeth and a Texas accent.
(Source)
about...Age: 34
Birthplace: Pomona, California, United States of America
Profession: Model, Actor
Institution: Claremont High School, Atlantic Theater Company
Height: 5'6"
also ranked...
#1 on
The Hottest Celebrities of All Time
#6 on
The Hottest Natural Beauties
#7 on
Jennifer Lawrence said that her bullying became so bad that she switched schools to
get away from some mean girls.
(Source)
about...Age: 25
Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
Profession: Film Producer, Model, Actor
Institution: Kammerer Middle School
Height: 5'8"
also ranked...
#19 on
The Hottest Celebrities of All Time
#21 on
The Hottest Natural Beauties
#45 on
Miley Cyrus was bullied by a group of girls who called themselves the Anti-Miley
Club.
(Source)
about...Age: 23
Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
Profession: Musician, Singer-songwriter, Actor, Voice acting, Dancer
Institution: Heritage Elementary School
Height: 5'4"
also ranked...
#68 on
The Hottest Actresses Under 30
#80 on
The Top Female Country Singers
#179 on
The Hottest Celebrities of All Time
#251 on
The Most Beautiful Women In Hollywood
12.
13.Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift says that her junior high bullies gave her the inspiration to start writing
songs.
(Source)
about...Age: 26
Birthplace: Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Profession: Guitarist, Musician, Singer-songwriter, Film Producer, Actor
Institution: Aaron Academy, West Reading El Ctr, The Wyndcroft School,
Hendersonville High School, Wyomissing Area Junior/Senior High School
Height: 5'9"
also ranked...
#34 on
The Hottest Celebrities of All Time
#132 on
The Top Country Artists of All Time
#159 on
Tom Cruise struggled with reading, which made him an easy target for bullies.
(Source)
about...Age: 53
Birthplace: Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Profession: Television director, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Actor
Institution: Glen Ridge High School, Henry Munro Middle School, St. Xavier High
School, Johnson State College
Height: 5'6"
Medical Conditions: Dyslexia
Tom Cruise : see more
also ranked...
#20 on
The Greatest 80s Teen Stars
#29 on
Famous Actors Who Were Almost James Bond
#32 on
The Greatest Actors Who Have Never Won an Oscar (for Acting)
#888 on
The Hottest Celebrities of All Time
15.
16.Madonna
Madonna says that the boys at her school used to bully her and call her a "hairy
monster." The Queen of Pop rebelled against her bullies by refusing to shave her
armpits.
(Source)
about...Age: 57
Birthplace: Bay City, Michigan, United States of America
Profession: Record producer, Entrepreneur, Singer-songwriter, Film Producer,
Screenwriter + 5 more
Institution: West Junior High, Rochester Adams High School, University of Michigan,
St. Andrew's School
Height: 5'4"
also ranked...
#9 on
The Best Singers of All Time
#33 on
The Best Female Rock Singers
#175 on
Famous Role Models We'd Like to Meet In Person
#175 on
The Hottest Celebrities of All Time
17.Barack Obama
Barack Obama was bullied in school, but that didn't stop him from becoming the
first African American President of the United States.
(Source)
about...Age: 54
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Profession: Politician, Author, Law professor, Writer, Lawyer
Institution: Noelani Elementary School, Occidental College, Columbia University,
Harvard Law School, State Elementary School Menteng 01 + 2 more
Height: 6'0"
also ranked...
#3 on
The Most Influential Contemporary Americans
#17 on
The Greatest U.S. Presidents of All Time
#34 on
The Most Influential Politicians in American History
#69 on
Famous Role Models We'd Like to Meet In Person
18.
19.Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera said that she would get a lot of cold shoulders at school because
her classmate couldn't understand her success.
(Source)
about...Age: 35
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Profession: Record producer, Entrepreneur, Singer-songwriter, Film Producer,
Actor + 5 more
Institution: North Allegheny Intermediate High School, Marshall Middle School,
Rochester Area El School
Height: 5'1"
also ranked...
#13 on
The Best Singers of All Time
#26 on
The Greatest 90s Teen Stars
#98 on
The Hottest Celebrities of All Time
#291 on
The Greatest Musical Artists of All Time
20.Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
The headmistress at Kate Middleton's school says that the Duchess of Cambridge
was bullied for two terms.
(Source)
about...Age: 33
Birthplace: Royal Berkshire Hospital, United Kingdom
Institution: Marlborough College, St Andrew's School, Pangbourne, Downe House
School, University of St Andrews
Height: 5'8"
also ranked...
#25 on
Steven Spielberg was bullied for being a "nerd" in school. Today, he is the coolest of
film geeks!
(Source)
about...Age: 69
Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Profession: Television director, Businessperson, Television producer, Entrepreneur,
Film Producer + 4 more
Institution: Saratoga High School, Brookdale Community College, Arcadia High
School, California State University, Long Beach
Height: 5'7"
Kristen Stewart says that she couldn't relate to kids her own age because "they
were mean and didn't give you a chance."
(Source)
about...Age: 25
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Profession: Actor
Institution: Ramble Elementary, Yale University, Yale Law School, Edmund A. Walsh
School of Foreign Service, University College, Oxford + 2 more
Height: 6'2"
also ranked...
#5 on
The Most Influential Contemporary Americans
#12 on
The Greatest U.S. Presidents of All Time
#29 on
The Most Influential Politicians in American History
#87 on
Famous Role Models We'd Like to Meet In Person
26.Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga says that she felt like a freak in high school. She used her negative
experience with bullying to empower her fans across the globe.
(Source)
about...Age: 29
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Profession: Fashion designer, Record producer, Businessperson, Singer-songwriter,
Actor + 3 more
Institution: Convent of the Sacred Heart, Tisch School of the Arts
Height: 5'1"
Medical Conditions: Anorexia, Bulimia
Lady Gaga : see more
also ranked...
#8 on
The Greatest New Female Vocalists of the Past 10 Years
#24 on
The Female Singer You Most Wish You Could Sound Like
#39 on
Most Powerful Women In The World
#124 on
The Best Singers of All Time
27.
Megan Fox said that she felt that high school would never be over as she faced constant
bullying at school.
(Source)
about...Age: 29
Birthplace: Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States of America
Profession: Model, Actor
Institution: St. Lucie West Centennial High School, Kingston Elementary School
Height: 5'4"
Medical Conditions: Hyperactivity, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Obsessivecompulsive disorder, Impulsivity
Megan Fox : see more
also ranked...
#3 on
The Hottest Celebrities of All Time
#13 on
The Hottest Natural Beauties
#23 on
The Most Beautiful Women of All Time
#26 on
The Most Beautiful Actresses Ever
Christian Bale started acting at 13. His fellow classmates used this as a reason to bully and
beat up the actor who went on to play Batman.
(Source)
about...Age: 41
Birthplace: Haverfordwest, United Kingdom
Profession: Actor, Voice acting
Institution: Bournemouth School, Dolphin School
Height: 6'0"
also ranked...
#5 on
Famous Actors Who Were Almost James Bond
#39 on
The Greatest Actors & Actresses in Entertainment History
#69 on
The Coolest Actors Ever
#123 on
The Greatest 90s Teen Stars
30.
Mila Kunis was bullied in school because of her "funny face." The Black Swan star says
that kids would make fun of her big eyes and lips.
(Source)
about...Age: 32
Birthplace: Chernivtsi, Ukraine
Profession: Model, Actor, Voice acting
Institution: University of California, Los Angeles, Bancroft Middle School, Loyola
Marymount University, Rosewood Elementary School, Fairfax High School
Height: 5'4"
also ranked...
#5 on
The Hottest Celebrities of All Time
#20 on
The Greatest 90s Teen Stars
#25 on
The Hottest Natural Beauties
#46 on
32. Rihanna
Rihanna says that she was teased in school for her skin color and her breasts. The pop star
says she is grateful for these struggles because they made her stronger.
(Source)
about...Age: 27
Birthplace: Saint Michael Parish, Barbados
Profession: Fashion designer, Songwriter, Actor, Music artist, Singer
Institution: Combermere School
Height: 5'8"
also ranked...
#86 on
Most Powerful Women In The World
#122 on
The Hottest Celebrities of All Time
#127 on
The Hottest Natural Beauties
#238 on
The Best Singers of All Time
33.
about...Age: 50
Birthplace: Andrews, South Carolina, United States of America
Profession: Comedian, Television producer, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Actor + 3 more
Institution: James Madison High School, Stuyvesant High School
Height: 5'10"
also ranked...
#4 on
The Funniest Stand Up Comedians of All Time
#15 on
The Funniest People of All Time
#19 on
Jessica Alba may be a successful, beautiful actress, but the Sin City star was bullied in high
school. Alba said she got picked on because she was an awkward child with buck teeth and a
Texas accent.
(Source)
about...Age: 34
Birthplace: Pomona, California, United States of America
Profession: Model, Actor
Institution: Claremont High School, Atlantic Theater Company
Height: 5'6"
also ranked...
#1 on
The Hottest Celebrities of All Time
#6 on
The Hottest Natural Beauties
#7 on
Your Favorite Hispanic Celebrities
#18 on
The Most Beautiful Women of All Time
36.
Jennifer Lawrence said that her bullying became so bad that she switched schools to get
away from some mean girls.
(Source)
about...Age: 25
Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
Profession: Film Producer, Model, Actor
Institution: Kammerer Middle School
Height: 5'8"
also ranked...
#19 on
The Hottest Celebrities of All Time
#21 on
Miley Cyrus was bullied by a group of girls who called themselves the Anti-Miley Club.
(Source)
about...Age: 23
Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
Profession: Musician, Singer-songwriter, Actor, Voice acting, Dancer
Institution: Heritage Elementary School
Height: 5'4"
also ranked...
#68 on
The Hottest Actresses Under 30
#80 on
39.
Taylor Swift says that her junior high bullies gave her the inspiration to start writing songs.
(Source)
about...Age: 26
Birthplace: Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Profession: Guitarist, Musician, Singer-songwriter, Film Producer, Actor
Institution: Aaron Academy, West Reading El Ctr, The Wyndcroft School, Hendersonville
High School, Wyomissing Area Junior/Senior High School
Height: 5'9"
also ranked...
#34 on
The Hottest Celebrities of All Time
#132 on
The Top Country Artists of All Time
#159 on
The Most Beautiful Women of All Time
#177 on
The Best Singers of All Time
Tom Cruise struggled with reading, which made him an easy target for bullies.
(Source)
about...Age: 53
Birthplace: Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Profession: Television director, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Actor
Institution: Glen Ridge High School, Henry Munro Middle School, St. Xavier High School,
Johnson State College
Height: 5'6"
Medical Conditions: Dyslexia
Tom Cruise : see more
also ranked...
#20 on
The Greatest 80s Teen Stars
#29 on
Famous Actors Who Were Almost James Bond
#32 on
The Greatest Actors Who Have Never Won an Oscar (for Acting)
#888 on
The Hottest Celebrities of All Time
42.
43. Madonna
Madonna says that the boys at her school used to bully her and call her a "hairy monster."
The Queen of Pop rebelled against her bullies by refusing to shave her armpits.
(Source)
about...Age: 57
Birthplace: Bay City, Michigan, United States of America
Profession: Record producer, Entrepreneur, Singer-songwriter, Film Producer,
Screenwriter + 5 more
Institution: West Junior High, Rochester Adams High School, University of Michigan, St.
Andrew's School
Height: 5'4"
also ranked...
#9 on
The Best Singers of All Time
#33 on
The Best Female Rock Singers
#175 on
Famous Role Models We'd Like to Meet In Person
#175 on
The Hottest Celebrities of All Time
Barack Obama was bullied in school, but that didn't stop him from becoming the first
African American President of the United States.
(Source)
about...Age: 54
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
also ranked...
#3 on
The Most Influential Contemporary Americans
#17 on
The Greatest U.S. Presidents of All Time
#34 on
The Most Influential Politicians in American History
#69 on
Famous Role Models We'd Like to Meet In Person
45.
Christina Aguilera said that she would get a lot of cold shoulders at school because her
classmate couldn't understand her success.
(Source)
about...Age: 35
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Profession: Record producer, Entrepreneur, Singer-songwriter, Film Producer,
Actor + 5 more
Institution: North Allegheny Intermediate High School, Marshall Middle School, Rochester
Area El School
Height: 5'1"
also ranked...
#13 on
The Best Singers of All Time
#26 on
The Greatest 90s Teen Stars
#98 on
The Hottest Celebrities of All Time
#291 on
The Greatest Musical Artists of All Time
The headmistress at Kate Middleton's school says that the Duchess of Cambridge was
bullied for two terms.
(Source)
about...Age: 33
Birthplace: Royal Berkshire Hospital, United Kingdom
Institution: Marlborough College, St Andrew's School, Pangbourne, Downe House School,
University of St Andrews
Height: 5'8"
also ranked...
#25 on
Most Powerful Women In The World
#41 on
The Hottest Natural Beauties
#95 on
The Most Beautiful Women of All Time
#183 on
The Most Beautiful Women in the World
48.
Steven Spielberg was bullied for being a "nerd" in school. Today, he is the coolest of film
geeks!
(Source)
about...Age: 69
Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Profession: Television director, Businessperson, Television producer, Entrepreneur, Film
Producer + 4 more
Institution: Saratoga High School, Brookdale Community College, Arcadia High School,
California State University, Long Beach
Height: 5'7"
Medical Conditions: Kidney cancer
Steven Spielberg : see more
also ranked...
#2 on
The Greatest Living Directors
#4 on
The Greatest Directors in Movie History
#4 on
Kristen Stewart says that she couldn't relate to kids her own age because "they were mean
and didn't give you a chance."
(Source)
about...Age: 25
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Profession: Actor
Institution: Arthur E. Wright Middle School
Height: 5'4"
also ranked...
#161 on
The Hottest Natural Beauties
#177 on
The Hottest Celebrities of All Time
#278 on
The Most Beautiful Actresses Ever
#489 on
The Most Beautiful Women of All Time
51.
about...Age: 69
Birthplace: Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Profession: Statesman, Politician, Author, Lawyer, Teacher
Institution: Ramble Elementary, Yale University, Yale Law School, Edmund A. Walsh
School of Foreign Service, University College, Oxford + 2 more
Height: 6'2"
also ranked...
#5 on
The Most Influential Contemporary Americans
#12 on
Lady Gaga says that she felt like a freak in high school. She used her negative experience
with bullying to empower her fans across the globe.
(Source)
about...Age: 29
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Profession: Fashion designer, Record producer, Businessperson, Singer-songwriter,
Actor + 3 more
Institution: Convent of the Sacred Heart, Tisch School of the Arts
Height: 5'1"
Medical Conditions: Anorexia, Bulimia
Lady Gaga : see more
also ranked...
#8 on
54.