Today, its starts with an innocent message.

Hi good day

Hello, how are you?

then

I like you

then

Ilove you

Then

I want you

That’s how teens today tell their love story

But does it have a happy ending?

Not for this girl, this girl got pregnant more likely at age 16

The Philippines has one of the highest teenage pregnancy rate in the
world.
THE increase in teen pregnancies could lead to the creation of
133,265 families led by minors by the end of the year, according to the
Commission on Population and Development (Popcom).

Every hour, 24 babies are born to teen mothers; that’s 500 everyday.
this is a conservative estimate and that the continuation of the
lockdown may bring this up to around 180,000 births this year.

But How does this affect our country?

The issue of tennage pregnancy as a several consequences

It is continually increasing the population rate in the society

Many babies are being born through it, which cannot be catered for by
the available resources.

The issue encourages dropping out from schools. Many pregnant

female children end up dropping out from the school to avoid shame.

Teen moms might face a number of mental health conditions related

to child birth and being a new mom

Example of this condition includes

Baby blues is a feeling of sadness or moodiness that many women experience after giving
birth.

Postpartum Depression -isn't a character flaw or a weakness. Sometimes it's simply a

complication of giving birth. 

But how can we help the other girls like her

CP: What if we also start with

Hi

How are you?

We need to know how they are, what they feel and their plans in their
life.
And how about the boys?

It also pays to listen on what they have to say.

How can we prevent teenage pregnancy?

First; teenagers need guidance and authority.

Educate both boys and girls about gender roles and issues,
specifically, what happen to their bodies during puberty so they could
know their limits

Let’s also practice sexual abstinence.

Refrain from sexual intercourse

If he truly values you, he will always wait

Beware

And be aware