A Shocking Story
Alfie Pattens became dad at 12 years old . Alfie ’ s girlfriend , Chantelle Steadman , gave birth to Maisie Roxanne . He told that to have a baby is very beautiful , but he can ’ t afford her ! The story took another shocking when “ DNA test ” seemed to prove that Alfie was not the “ boy-dad ”. It was another teen ! Chantelle ’ s mum can now ask nearly £ 30.000 a year in childcare benefits from the British Government . Very important to remember is that price of teen parenthood is high : babies have 60 % high risk of dying , and mothers are three time more likely to suffer from postnatal . Another big problem is to keep one ’ s family . For example , Alfie ’ s parents are separated and his dad has other kids . Chantelle ’ s parents survive only on state benefits .
It ’ s irresponsible to have a child when you are too young !
What should Institutions do ?
We think that the institutions should increase the lessons about sex education . For example at School , at Home , on TV , on the Radio and Internet . Sex education should be taught informally , such as when someone receives information by a father or mother , friends , religious leader or through the media . Formal sex education occurs when schools or health care providers offer sex education . The Institutions should talk about risks , diseases and to face the consequences of the next years for teenagers .
Marta Di Rosa Stefano Iacono
Mariantonietta Firrincieli Michelle Lorefice
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