DISS CASE STUDY ANALYSIS:

I. Introduction (hya)
Curiosity tags along with puberty, and as it increases, the more “reckless”
teenagers become. Sex has been an avoided topic in family discussions, educational
sectors, and social kinships. With this, as sex lingers in the mind of young people and
stay there, they experience it for themselves. That’s how teenage how is this topic
unnerving, and yet no one bats an eye?
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II. (hya)Context
As stated above, puberty and curiosity go hand in hand — always together.
It’s the time where children transition to adulthood slowly; yet they must earn their
badges of responsibility and accountability. On the contrary, most teenagers “rebel,”
when they are just exploring. One must ask – where is the limit? Teenage pregnancy
has been a “national and social emergency”, due to hindrances it shows to both
physical and emotional states of young mothers. Add the burden of society, and it’s a
hot topic. Many are affected, no matter the demography, as it is a national concern, if
not, worldwide. Pregnant women or young mothers are putting their own lives at risk
due to the lack of emotional stability — most people assume they are not mentally
and emotionally ready to bring life into this world, and the writer agrees with said
statement. Not only that they cannot foster their emotions due to motherhood and the
status outside of it, but the child is at risk, too. They cannot be taught good if the
environment is not good; they cannot think of their emotions well if the environment
does not think of emotions well. Youth in general is impacted too, the possibility of
teenage pregnancy seen in everyday lives as a normal and ordinary case is alarming.
Influence may go both ways: if one preaches a better solution and everyone follows,
it will end up good. However, if one romanticizes the case and so does its community,
it might risk the loss of its norms. Parents of said young parents are in the line of
danger, too. It is only recently that the disturbing issue of teenage pregnancy has
drawn attention, but it is no longer just a number it is a story of young lives disrupted
and futures altered. From a recent study, Nepal's Chepang communities revealed a
pregnant rate of 71.4% among teens, and the necessity to have more awareness
created and educated would bring about better change. This reflects a similar crisis
that is unfolding in the Philippines, where teenage pregnancy has been branded a
"national and social emergency." Alarming statistics show that pregnancies among
girls under 15 increased by over 35% from 2021 to 2022, leading to the birth of more
than 410 children daily to adolescent mothers. And in our analysis of these trends, we
have to never forget the social, emotional, and economic burden beneath every
statistic the serious risks for physical health consequences, but also a young woman.
Teenage pregnancy poses significant health risks, as the bodies of young mothers are
often not fully developed or prepared for pregnancy. When the mother is not healthy,
it can negatively impact the health of the baby in her womb. Adolescent mothers aged
 10-19 are more likely to experience complications such as eclampsia, puerperal
endometritis, and systemic infections compared to women aged 20-24. Additionally,
babies born to teenage mothers face higher risks of low birth weight, premature
delivery, and severe neonatal conditions. Beyond physical health concerns, adolescent
pregnancy can lead to psychological challenges, social difficulties, and financial
burdens that greatly impact the young mother's overall well-being. Addressing this
issue requires effective interventions. I suggest implementing a community-based
sexual education program starting at the primary school level. A well-crafted
curriculum should be introduced across all educational stages, emphasizing sexuality,
responsible parenthood, and moral values. Collaboration among the government, the
Church, private organizations, and non-governmental groups is essential to develop
community initiatives that promote sexual responsibility among teenagers. Through
these partnerships, we can work toward creating a meaningful and positive impact on
the lives of adolescents.
III. (marvyn)Impacts
(needs fixing)
Teenage pregnancy can cause negative effects on a teenager’s life. It can be
social or even economic effects on teens, they also face problems such as the
limitations on their opportunities and their educational lives. it can also bring
problems on teenagers physical and their mental health like emotional stress from all
the pressure that had put in them. These are some of the factors that a pregnant teen
can encounter that makes their lives harder to achieve their goals in life teenage
pregnancy can affect youth by shaping awareness and the behaviors within their
peers. It can also cause challenges on the youth including getting less education, even
worse is their behavioral and physical outcomes, creating divisions, and also the
judgments from peers or other people. Other effects of teenage pregnancy on the
youth is having a greater risk for lower birth weight and infant mortality a daughter's
adolescent pregnancy and birth might alter her mother's parenting, for example, by
diminishing the mother's ability to monitor her own children, by increasing a mother's
acceptance of early non-marital childbearing, by reducing a mother's achievement
expectations for her other children, and by compelling a mother to speak more often
and more frankly with her other children about sex and contraception. Teenage
pregnancy is a health issue that has an effect on our society. A child having a baby as
a teenager is more likely to face critical social issues like poverty, poor education,
risky behaviors that lead to poor health issues, and child welfare. This problem can
affect the gaps in the education, healthcare access, and social support systems, saying
that it needs a collective action to address this problem and to support the affected
teenagers
IV. Intro to cause
(the intro can be “teenage pregnancy has been a problem generation by generation)
(yves and ivan) Intro:
Teenage pregnancy is a global concern that affects millions of young lives. It
continues to occur in spite of prevention attempts, which raises concern about its causes.
Analyzing the factors that contribute to the issue is crucial to comprehend this problem.
There are four critical factors that lies in this issue: lack of sex education, poverty,
misogyny, and curiosity. Teenage pregnancy has become an urgent public health
emergency. The Philippines is one of Southeast Asia with the highest number of teenage
pregnancies due to the lack of knowledge of young women in sex education. Moreover,
poverty and societal pressures exacerbate this situation causing premature births that pose
serious risks to the health of both mother and child. This troubling issue not only
endangers the future of these young women but it continues the legacy of poverty and
lack of opportunity to have an education that may end up being the issue our country is
still facing today. These factors are an environment where unwanted pregnancies are
more likely to be happen. Because of these factors, it is difficult to address teen
pregnancy without considering on how they would react. By understanding the factors in
which this issue impact adolescent pregnancy will allow us to create preventative action
that will work and guide the youth in making decisions.
(sam)Cause#1:
Comprehensive sex education remains a contentious issue in the Philippines. In many
countries, open discussions about sex and contraceptives are standard for teenagers; however,
not all students receive sex education in school, nor do they always receive guidance at
home. This absence of proper education contributes to the fact that one in ten births in the
Philippines is to a mother younger than 19. Government data indicates a decline in the
percentage of females aged 15 to 19 who became pregnant over a five-year period, dropping
from 8.6% in 2017 to 5.4% in 2022. Nonetheless, in 2021, 2,300 girls aged 10 to 14 gave
birth. Regardless, experts and groups advocating to stop teenage pregnancy find these
numbers alarming. Currently, minors can legally access contraceptives only with parental
approval, which limits their options. Many young people are unaware of the responsibilities
that come with parenthood or the various forms of birth control available, such as pills,
condoms, and implants. That results to more unplanned pregnancies. Discrimination against
youths when purchasing contraceptives and condoms is
these individuals are considering safe sex to prevent unplanned pregnancies. Similarly, when
purchasing pregnancy tests, there is a tendency for others to label them negatively, instead of
promoting understanding and education. Such judgments limit open discussions and hinder
comprehensive sex education. Furthermore, most teenagers do not realize that a woman can
become pregnant from her first sexual encounter. The topics of sex education and
contraceptive access are highly debated, especially considering that the Catholic Church
influences around 80% of the population in the country. That significantly affects the
implementation of sexuality education that limits the needed materials and facilities. Rev.
Jerome Secillano, a spokesperson for the Catholic Bishops' Conference, argues that educating
people about contraceptives may encourage them to engage in sexual activity. He emphasizes
that sex should be confined within marriage and that the use of contraceptives is discouraged
in favor of natural reproduction, reflecting a belief in preserving the sanctity of the body.
(jay)Cause#2:
Poverty is one of the biggest problems or issues faced by people in the Philippines,
which is why there are many reasons for it among the people. First, poverty is the reason
why young people cannot go to school. Poverty is the reason why there are those who go
hungry and get sick because they do not have enough money to buy expensive and rising
prices of goods. Poverty is one of the reasons why crime increases because they cannot
think of a way to earn money. Poverty is the reason why there is discrimination against
poor people and many other effects of it. But despite all of this, one of the hardest and
biggest reasons for it is teenage pregnancy, which also leads to the increase in population
in the Philippines, causing people to suffer more. Many young people below the legal age
get pregnant early, have several children, stop their education, experience discrimination,
and many more. Based on statements from Lydio Español Jr., Director for the National
Capital Region, approximately 200,000 adolescents became pregnant in 2019. He also
mentioned that teenage pregnancy resulted in an estimated ₱34 billion loss to the
Philippine economy that year. While the adolescent pregnancy rate among 15- to 19-year-
olds decreased to 7.2% in 2021 from 14.4% in 2013, the number of births among mothers
aged 10-14 years showed a slight increase, rising from 1,903 in 2016 to 2,113 in 2020,
according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. That is too many to ignore. Poverty is the
reason for teenage pregnancy, and teenage pregnancy becomes the cause of poverty for
some people, especially the youth. Many teenagers cannot continue their studies because,
instead of focusing only on education, they already have a child to support and take care
of. Some still continue their studies but face a lot of discrimination and judgment from
others. Others choose abortion to hide their situation because they think it brings shame
to themselves and their families. Due to poverty, many young people are unable to go to
school, and because of that they cannot study, they lack awareness about the things they
should do. They might get some information from their parents, but what if their parents
are not responsible enough to provide guidance? There are also parents who have enough
knowledge to help their children, but their children may lack the courage to open up
about such matters. This is why it is important for them to get an education—to learn and
gain awareness about these issues and understand the possible effects on their lives.
(rowelyn)Cause #3:
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Being a teenage parent is one of the heaviest responsibilities that two teens can
experience. This type of sexism happens due to early and premarital sexual activity
without being married, the decision not to undergo abortion or place the child for
adoption, and the failure to use contraceptives. Another reason why there is conflict in
being teenage parents is because of the lack of knowledge on how to stand as a parent.
 However, discrimination or sexism occurs; in which, young women are believed to have
a greater role and primary responsibility in issues related to teenage pregnancy—such as
birth control, childbirth, and raising a child. Teenage mothers are often judged more
harshly than teenage fathers. Teenage mothers may be pressured to leave school, stay
home, or make sacrifices for their child, while teenage fathers are often not held to the
same standard. The role of young men as young parents is commonly ignored. This lack
of support can make young fathers feel left out and unimportant in parenting. As a result,
many teenage fathers lose the opportunity to be involved in their child's life, which adds
to the unfair idea that parenting is mostly the mother’s obligation. Teenage fathers may
feel distant from their children and unsure how to be good parents. This may cause the
young women to feel stress, depression, and financial difficulties that may affect the
child. This unfair situation can also impact the child, who may lose out on the benefits of
having both parents fully involved in their life.
(hanzen)Cause#4:
(needs fixing)
One of the main reasons why youth are so clueless about sexual intercourse
and its consequences are the fact that the youth are misinformed about sexual
intercourse. They are now much exposed to sex and romantic scenes from movies, the
internet, magazines, television and other forms of media. And they are exposed to this
kind of information without knowing the proper knowledge on how to handle the
input. The teenagers upon laying hands on this kind of information tries to also
explore themselves so they can also give a living testimony which ends up landing
them into teenage pregnancy. The lack of proper knowledge or understanding about
handling certain inputs, such as sexual education or media exposure, is a major factor
that can lead to teen pregnancy. Without proper guidance the teens may struggle with
impulse control, peer pressure, or emotional decision-making to increase their
likelihood of engaging in risky sexual behavior. Proper knowledge empowers teens to
make informed decisions to reduce the risk of unintended pregnancies.

V. Call to action

For Sex education- Education institutions should teach students limited sex
education. The sex education should not be focused on pleasure but rather age-
appropriate conversations about the mechanics of sex and different types of
contraception. For poverty - Accessible education to all, not only to teenagers that
go to school but also to others that don't have the privilege to. Rape- Seek therapy
that can be trauma-focused for advices, Talk to friends and families for emotional
support. Provide justice and comfort to the victim of rape through law. Miso- Join
or create Programs about women empowerment and equality and break the unfair
belief/stigma Curiosity- Asking a trusted adult or parent about sex. The answers
 should be focused on natural intercourse and contraception. Explore educational
sex and not pornography.
VI. Conclusion