Sometimes issues such as unmarried teen pregnancy are used as political weapons when they are actually problems that belong to society as a whole. Teen pregnancy in particular isn't a problem that occurs in one political camp, or that can be traced to a single party, class, race or nation. Prominent teens like Americans Jamie Lynn Spears and Bristol Palin find themselves sparking political and religious debates on issues that may never have crossed mind of either girl. Nevertheless, they are used as pudding proof against varying agendas that have little to nothing in common. These two premature mothers may live thousands of miles apart, but to all intents and purposes they live in the same society with the same influences. In all likelihood they're exposed to the same media, the same role models, the same curricula in school. It matters not a whit what their political views are, or what the views of their parents are. The point remains the same: study after study underscores the fact that it's not ideal for unmarried teens to risk pregnancy. Even if a young mother plans to eventually marry the child's father, there are associated difficulties: does a child exert unnecessary pressure on an otherwise promising relationship? Will the grandparents ensure that the young couple has the required help to overcome the demands of a new baby on young parents and a young marriage? Obviously there are situations where a normally responsible young girl with high aspirations drops the ball. How does one know whether anyone fits that description? One doesn't. From outside the situation one can only hope the young mother, the young father and their families turn their collective attention to providing adequately for the physical and emotional needs of the newest family member. | 
