Preventing teen pregnancy. It's time to stop kidding around

The challenge of breaking the cycle of teen pregnancy patterns looms like an almost impossible task. For many, the tragedy of teen pregnancy within our society represents the failure of communities and government in addressing a fundamental social problem that sends hundreds of thousands of citizens into poverty each year. The problems surrounding teen pregnancy are complex, and so are the solutions, according to a host of reports released during the last 18 months. Each of these reports paints a picture of a health problem that is staggering in its implications and epidemic in proportion.