A new campaign to reduce teen pregnancies has begun
appearing in the NYC subways. One poster
which features a photo of a baby reads: “I’m twice as likely not to graduate
high school because you had me as a teen.”
While another, which addresses teenage dads reads: “Dad, you’ll be
paying to support me for the next 20 years.” (Dudman, 2013)
Oddly enough Planned Parenthood has expressed disapproval of
the effort stating that they “prefer a judgment-free approach.” Hmm.
What does telling it like it is have to do with making judgments?
From what I have read they could have gone a
step further, and reminded people that the sons of teen moms are nearly three
times as likely to serve a prison sentence. (Maynard, 1996)
So what do you think?
Is the approach too harsh to work?
Or will it open some eyes and be a success?
Dudman, G. (2013, March 13) Bloomberg’s teen pregnancy
prevention campaign sparks controversy. Washington Square News. p3.
Maynard, R. (1996) Kids
Having Kids. Washington D.C.: Urban
Institute Press
