Santo Domingo.- The number of teenage pregnancies in the country is on the increase each year because there is no policy aimed at tackling these problems, says Luis Acosta Moreta, director general of the Community Development department. He called for an education program involving the country’s churches.
Another concern expressed by Acosta Moreta (a.k.a. Luis el Gallo) is the problem of the number of Dominicans without identity documentation, which he blamed on lack of guidance, and neglect and the obstacles put in the way of people when they try to get a birth certificate. He also mentioned the growing number of destitute or ‘indigent’ people.
Acosta Moreta says that this year his work would concentrate on tackling the teen pregnancy problem.
From: Dominican Republic, Bonao
nahh , this is common, that is the problem of each individual
From: United States, Somewhere in the World
Ofcourse anyone is going to have these problems, it would help if they had some kind of access to birth control, but ofcourse you need money for that, which half of these kids families do not even have jobs to be able to support them, and who can see one of these kids going to their parents and asking them if they can have some kind of protection because their going to go out and have some fun, come on, thats not going to happen.
Written by: Jander, 10 Jan 2009 1:12 PM
From: Dominican Republic
I don't believe it is on the rise I think they just figured out how get to get some stats.
Every woman I know that has a kid (s) had it when they were 18 or younger.
But that;'s Latin America in a nutshell.
I blame it on the lack of electricity and an overactive libido.
Here is scientific proof.
Psychological factors
Reduction in libido can occur from psychological causes such as loss of privacy and/or intimacy, stress, distraction or depression. It may also derive from the presence of environmental stressors such as prolonged exposure to elevated sound levels or bright light
We rule out prolonged exposure to bright lights now can't we.
From: United States, Somewhere in the World
Jander are you retarded or what? What does the electricity have to do with having sex and making kids? And besides this is not just a womans problem, men should be protecting themselves to not produce kids if they're not going to rear them, just as much as a woman should be taking care of that aspect also, and yes your comment on an overactive libido is right, could help if they had their mind occupied in something else, like a job!
Written by: josean, 10 Jan 2009 3:50 PM
From: United States
Teenage Pregnancies are not a priority METROs are!
From: United States, Somewhere in the World
josean yes we know that, you've proven how important the metro is and we are so glad that the releasing of the metro has brought the best out of you. We are very grateful.
Bless you!!!!!
From: Dominican Republic, PLD ,PRD are both corrupted
I only need Metro, No food, no education, no jobs we only need METRO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From: United States
The truth about teenage pregnancies in DR is: 1) Prostitution is legalized. 2) Tourism was on the rise. 3) Poverty
From: United States
DR should know as tourism rises, so does prostitution.
Written by: Probitas, 11 Jan 2009 5:20 AM
From: United States
The Underground Guide to Teenage Sexuality
These issues continue to impact US society due to politics trumping science, and our culture of selling sex, but avoiding talking about sex.
I used a great resouce to overcome some of my own inhibitions about talking and educating my own kids about sex called, The Underground Guide to Teenage Sexuality. I think it's available in Spanish also. But my teens and I now have a very open relationship to talk about these issues, and I sleep much better at night.
Written by: antonioj, 11 Jan 2009 8:26 AM
From: Canada, Oakville on terra firma
In Cuba it's a priority every teen girl at school at 14 get a UID inserted to protect them against unwanted pregnancy.
It has to do with priorities of the government , the NGO's should coordinate this action specially on the Haitian side of the border.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
tonyj you still throwing galoshes down at the embassy ?
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
Jander makes more sense than you think ...Turn on your TVs and watch the junk that is peddled Dominican youth doing the dirty dog right before your eyes imagine the impact this has on 10 year old girls ....This is worse than Britney a Hannah Montana and all that garbage combinded...we are living in a cesspool
Written by: antonioj, 11 Jan 2009 9:10 AM
From: Canada, Oakville on terra firma
"Written by: gouletcolonial, 11 Jan 2009 8:44 AM
From: Puerto Rico, Luquillo ,Playa Azul
tonyj you still throwing galoshes down at the embassy ?
"
Early bird GC, you caught me right handed, yes that is my picture Go Leafs
Written by: antonioj, 11 Jan 2009 9:11 AM
From: Canada, Oakville on terra firma
Jander you are the man !!
From: United States
Jander are you retarded or what? What does the electricity have to do with having sex and making kids?
Well hold on there gatita, not so fast !! Jander might not be so retarded after all. There is a direct relationship with pregnancies in general and electricity. It was well documented that when NYC had a black out in 1977, that year hospitals reported a mark increase in pregnancies. So what do you think people do when the lights go out?
From: United States
Additionally, while I agree that birth control is the responsibility of both partners, it is however the female who is left holding the bag if the guy takes off. She is the one who bares the burden to protect herself and would be foolish to rely on a male partner when in actuality, the female has a greater risk to suffer the consequences of an unwanted pregnancy. Sexual activity is risky business in more ways then one. It is unfortunate how people take sex so lightly as if it were a recreational activity. That is why I have a problem when people state that Sex Ed is the answer as if it were a panacea to STD and teen pregnancies. No question that protection is better then no protection, but It gives people a false sense of security. It is NOT a 100% protection for anything. Sex Ed should be combined with character development, moral upbringing and self-control. Otherwise, the ways things are now, we might end up like dogs and hump on the first girl we see waiting at the bus stop.
From: United States, Somewhere in the World
guillermone
jajajaja, ya but we all know thats not new
but basically what your saying is that its the woman's fault if she gets pregnant, she's the one who needs to take care of her own protection to avoid getting pregnant, I see a little bias in that comment
where we should all be raising our girls and boys accordingly and making them understand that its not just the girls who need to protect themselves but also the boys, or no?
Written by: antonioj, 11 Jan 2009 6:29 PM
From: Canada, Oakville on terra firma
"Written by: gatitapequena, 11 Jan 2009 5:31 PM
From: United States, Somewhere in the World
guillermone
jajajaja, ya but we all know thats not new
"
There always have been a bias somehow in term family planning, the lion share of responsibilty is relegated to women, and tople that with men reticence to use condoms, then you have the all picture.
Unless we start seriously fostering shared acountability, education, and promote scientific research such as ie contraceptive pills for men, we still have some roads ahead of us.
From: United States, Somewhere in the World
No we don't need resources to instill it into our kids heads from an early age in life that they need to take responsability for that action, and show them preventative measures. We should be teaching our kids this......not society.
And if we don't teach them, it just goes to show how lazy we are and irresponsible we are as parents.
Written by: josean, 11 Jan 2009 6:58 PM
From: United States
"we are living in a cesspool"
Lie-onel it was Chauncey that said it not me!
From: United States
if anyone knows who i can contact to volunteer in the dominican republic at no cost. i have seached but they are extremly expensive and i rather spend that money on causes like these to help teens, rural community etc. please conatct me at gabrielajdeleon@aol.com
From: United States, Somewhere in the World
gabrielajdeleon, make sure you don't go get suckered into something you don't know about because their are people who will con you out of your money and so your effort to help out a program like this directed at teens, you might be taken advantage of, just be careful of what you accept and always ask for proof of that place before you give your benefits.
From: United States
" your saying is that its the woman's fault if she gets pregnant, she's the one who needs to take care of her own protection to avoid getting pregnant, I see a little bias in that comment."
No, I am not placing blame on the female. It takes two to tango. I agree both have equal responsibility, morally and ethically. However, if the guy is a jerk and decides to take off, disappear and never to to be seen, the girl might have to deal with the situation alone. That is why If I were a girl, would never rely exclusively on a guy for my safety, security and protection. Remember, outside of a comitted relationship the guy in most cases is simply a sperm donor. The women has to bear the burden of carrying the fetus for 9 mon, the risk and stress of child birth, raising a new born baby and the bond which develops between the mother and child is deeply spiritual, which men would never truly understand. Even if the girl decides to an abortion, that in and of itself involves risks.
Written by: Carmen, 14 Jan 2009 9:53 AM
From: United States, New York City
I say instead of pumping so much money on this METRO let's spend that money on condoms and birth control pills what do your think?
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
Carmen I agree wholeheartedly and yes this is what joseans Mother and Father should have done also
Written by: Carmen, 14 Jan 2009 10:34 AM
From: United States, New York City
ahhhhhhhhh if joseans mother and father did that we wouldn't have him to fight with you back and fourth with and I wouldn't have your to brighen my day with so let's keep him okay!
Written by: antonioj, 14 Jan 2009 10:48 AM
From: Canada, Oakville on terra firma
"Written by: gouletcolonial, 14 Jan 2009 9:57 AM
From: Puerto Rico, Viejo San Juan Calle Cristo
Carmen I agree wholeheartedly and yes this is what joseans Mother and Father should have done also
"
no no no we need josean, there are others I can think of in the Forum, but Josean is not one
Written by: Carmen, 14 Jan 2009 10:54 AM
From: United States, New York City
Antonioj, nice to meet you I'm Carmen here in NY. Please do tell, am I the one in this Forum being the newjack and all.....
Written by: antonioj, 14 Jan 2009 11:17 AM
From: Canada, Oakville on terra firma
Welcome onboard Carmen, if you hung around long enough, you will find some pretty stiff competition.
The most commented articles are those dealing with Haitians - Dominicans issues. Stay tight and enjoy the ride.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
we need josean ?......that is what Custer said about the indians ....just kidding he is my little whining complaining amigito
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
Carmen tonyj is from my frozen hometown and shovels snow professionally for a living he also has a little ice scraper he uses with great skill when he is not throwing galoshes down at the Israeli embassy
Written by: antonioj, 14 Jan 2009 11:39 AM
From: Canada, Oakville on terra firma
"Written by: gouletcolonial, 14 Jan 2009 11:20 AM
From: Puerto Rico, Viejo San Juan Calle Cristo
Carmen tonyj is from my frozen hometown and shovels snow professionally for a living he also has a little ice scraper he uses with great skill when he is not throwing galoshes down at the Israeli embassy"
Carmen, actually Goulet is right, however he's a professional paid contributor that work for Dominican Today, just keep this in mind he's a tough act to beat.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
Hooray for tonyj....there is a cocktail here in the sun waiting for you with your name on it
Written by: Divinna, 14 Jan 2009 4:25 PM
From: Dominican Republic
say instead of pumping so much money on this METRO let's spend that money on condoms and birth control pills what do your think?
I see your point but i also feel that if you can buy a cervesa and pay for a cabana (hotelito)
please use the change to buy some condems boys and girls.
From: United States, Somewhere in the World
jajajajajaja, you said it divinna!!!!!!!!!
Written by: antonioj, 15 Jan 2009 8:36 AM
From: Canada, Oakville on terra firma
"Written by: gouletcolonial, 15 Jan 2009 5:58 AM
From: Puerto Rico, Viejo San Juan Calle Cristo
tonyj please bring a body condom when you come down for Josean ,he has been dipped in Leper spit and we cannot touch him except with the proverbial 10 foot pole"
ja ja ja where do I get viagara GC ?
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Every woman I know that has a kid (s) had it when they were 18 or younger.
But that;'s Latin America in a nutshell.
I blame it on the lack of electricity and an overactive libido.
Here is scientific proof.
Psychological factors
Reduction in libido can occur from psychological causes such as loss of privacy and/or intimacy, stress, distraction or depression. It may also derive from the presence of environmental stressors such as prolonged exposure to elevated sound levels or bright light
We rule out prolonged exposure to bright lights now can't we.
Bless you!!!!!
These issues continue to impact US society due to politics trumping science, and our culture of selling sex, but avoiding talking about sex.
I used a great resouce to overcome some of my own inhibitions about talking and educating my own kids about sex called, The Underground Guide to Teenage Sexuality. I think it's available in Spanish also. But my teens and I now have a very open relationship to talk about these issues, and I sleep much better at night.
It has to do with priorities of the government , the NGO's should coordinate this action specially on the Haitian side of the border.
From: Puerto Rico, Luquillo ,Playa Azul
tonyj you still throwing galoshes down at the embassy ?
"
Early bird GC, you caught me right handed, yes that is my picture Go Leafs
Well hold on there gatita, not so fast !! Jander might not be so retarded after all. There is a direct relationship with pregnancies in general and electricity. It was well documented that when NYC had a black out in 1977, that year hospitals reported a mark increase in pregnancies. So what do you think people do when the lights go out?
jajajaja, ya but we all know thats not new
but basically what your saying is that its the woman's fault if she gets pregnant, she's the one who needs to take care of her own protection to avoid getting pregnant, I see a little bias in that comment
where we should all be raising our girls and boys accordingly and making them understand that its not just the girls who need to protect themselves but also the boys, or no?
From: United States, Somewhere in the World
guillermone
jajajaja, ya but we all know thats not new
"
There always have been a bias somehow in term family planning, the lion share of responsibilty is relegated to women, and tople that with men reticence to use condoms, then you have the all picture.
Unless we start seriously fostering shared acountability, education, and promote scientific research such as ie contraceptive pills for men, we still have some roads ahead of us.
And if we don't teach them, it just goes to show how lazy we are and irresponsible we are as parents.
Lie-onel it was Chauncey that said it not me!
No, I am not placing blame on the female. It takes two to tango. I agree both have equal responsibility, morally and ethically. However, if the guy is a jerk and decides to take off, disappear and never to to be seen, the girl might have to deal with the situation alone. That is why If I were a girl, would never rely exclusively on a guy for my safety, security and protection. Remember, outside of a comitted relationship the guy in most cases is simply a sperm donor. The women has to bear the burden of carrying the fetus for 9 mon, the risk and stress of child birth, raising a new born baby and the bond which develops between the mother and child is deeply spiritual, which men would never truly understand. Even if the girl decides to an abortion, that in and of itself involves risks.
From: Puerto Rico, Viejo San Juan Calle Cristo
Carmen I agree wholeheartedly and yes this is what joseans Mother and Father should have done also
"
no no no we need josean, there are others I can think of in the Forum, but Josean is not one
The most commented articles are those dealing with Haitians - Dominicans issues. Stay tight and enjoy the ride.
From: Puerto Rico, Viejo San Juan Calle Cristo
Carmen tonyj is from my frozen hometown and shovels snow professionally for a living he also has a little ice scraper he uses with great skill when he is not throwing galoshes down at the Israeli embassy"
Carmen, actually Goulet is right, however he's a professional paid contributor that work for Dominican Today, just keep this in mind he's a tough act to beat.
I see your point but i also feel that if you can buy a cervesa and pay for a cabana (hotelito)
please use the change to buy some condems boys and girls.
From: Puerto Rico, Viejo San Juan Calle Cristo
tonyj please bring a body condom when you come down for Josean ,he has been dipped in Leper spit and we cannot touch him except with the proverbial 10 foot pole"
ja ja ja where do I get viagara GC ?