The State of Wisconsin's Subcommittee on Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention held listening sessions during both afternoon and evening hours in the communities around the state. These informal meetings gave residents the opportunity to say what was on their minds about teen pregnancy. Listening sessions were open to residents of all ages. Participants were also provided the opportunity to submit their thoughts in writing.
Pregnancy is a symptom of poverty, race, sexual abuse and other social problems.
Not all kids are going to be abstinent and kids need access to contraceptives if they to choose to be sexually active. More parenting education is needed, especially about parenting teens. Parents and children need to learn to communicate with each other. Parents need to know where their kids are and they need to have rules. There is a need for comprehensive curriculums based on research.