Teen Pregnancy

There are many theories about why there is such a high rate of teen pregnancy. There is the theory that many teen stars have gotten pregnant, given birth, and are 'mothering' their children, thus making pregnancy a part of pop culture. There is the vague permission that sex education gives. "Don't do it, but if you do, wear a condom." There is even the old, "Society is losing all its moral fiber." But, the other day, I discovered the real reason for teen pregnancy. It's all Discovery's fault.

I rented 'Human Body: Pushing the Limits' by Discovery from Netflix. The boys have really enjoyed watching this. Xavier especially liked the surgery portion. But, the other day, Xavier came upstairs and asked, "Mom, did they have to take your eggs out and fertilize them, when you had us?"

That is when I had my epiphany. Teens are getting pregnant because they don't know sex causes babies. They think you get pregnant by in vitro. Obviously, all that sex ed is failing and we need to step it up a notch.

Oh my gosh! I just saw this over on The Reluctant Optimist. Apparently, you can get in vitro in the pool! That's why so many teens are getting pregnant!

note: Netflix is great for a lot of "school" related things. It is amazing what they have available for rent.