Should there be teen pregnancy prevention programs for poor teen mothers?

Question

WASHINGTON — Republican John McCain, whose running mate disclosed that her unmarried 17-year-old daughter is pregnant, has opposed proposals to spend federal money on teen-pregnancy prevention programs and voted to require poor teen mothers to stay in school or lose their benefits.

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's announcement Monday about her daughter Bristol was aimed at rebutting Internet rumors that Palin's youngest son, born in April, was actually her daughter's. Palin said her daughter intends to raise her child and marry the baby's father, identified in news reports as Levi Johnston, 18, of Wasilla, a high school hockey player whom Bristol has dated for about one year. The baby is due in late December.

Answer 1

Well, prevention is kind of wasted on teen mothers...the deed is already done. However, prevention should be taught. Abstinence is great and all, but we all know that most teens don't practice that.  

Answer 2

They only oppose of teen pregnancy if public aide/assistance is requested ... I think preventative programming would fall into those lines ... unfortunately ...

Answer 3

Yes there should be. It will save a lot of tax money over time.

Answer 4

Yes, there should.

Too bad Palin SLASHED funding for teen moms in Alaska.

Ironic, isn't it?

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