Misplaced Pages

#35964

68-679: Dealing with the issues of teenage pregnancy and (then-illegal) abortion , both versions were not without controversy. The story is set in Dearborn, Michigan during the 1950s, and revolves around 14-year-old Arthur Bartley ( Brandon deWilde ) and his schoolmates, 15-year-old Janet Willard ( Carol Lynley ) and Ernie ( Warren Berlinger ). While widower's-daughter Janet laughs at Arthur and Ernie's forays into smoking, drinking, and playing cards, she has always been interested in Arthur. As Arthur's parents try to shelter him from negative things in life (like

136-500: A direct result of rape. About 60% of teenage mothers had unwanted sexual experiences preceding their pregnancy. Before age 15, a majority of first-intercourse experiences among females are reported to be non-voluntary. The Guttmacher Institute found that 60% of girls who had sex before age 15 were coerced by males, who on average were six years their senior. In 2003, one in five teenage fathers admitted to forcing girls to have sex with them. Age of majority The age of majority

204-539: A factor in encouraging both girls and boys to have sex. The increased sexual activity among adolescents is manifested in increased teenage pregnancies and an increase in sexually transmitted diseases . Inhibition-reducing drugs and alcohol may possibly encourage unintended sexual activity. If so, it is unknown if the drugs themselves directly influence teenagers to engage in riskier behavior, or whether teenagers who engage in drug use are more likely to engage in sex. Correlation does not imply causation . The drugs with

272-471: A lack of adequate prenatal care and dangerous outcomes for the babies. Factors that determine which mothers are more likely to have closely spaced repeat births, include marriage and education. The likelihood decreases with the level of education of the young woman – or her parents – and increases if she gets married. Early motherhood can affect the psychosocial development of the infant. The children of teen mothers are more likely to be born prematurely with

340-685: A low birth weight, predisposing them to many other lifelong conditions. Children of teen mothers are at higher risk of intellectual, language, and socio-emotional delays. Developmental disabilities and behavioral issues are increased in children born to teen mothers. One study suggested that adolescent mothers are less likely to stimulate their infant through affectionate behaviors such as touch , smiling , and verbal communication , or to be sensitive and accepting toward their needs. Another found that those who had more social support were less likely to show anger toward their children or to rely upon punishment . Poor academic performance in

408-617: A minor can emancipate at 16 in the US (or younger depending on the state) but must still wait until 18 to vote or buy a firearm, and 21 to buy alcohol or tobacco. The age 18 is identified as the age of adulthood in the Jewish Talmud relative to having sound judgement to make monetary decisions as a judge. Here, the Talmud says that every judgment Josiah , the sixteenth king of Judah ( c.  640 –609 BCE), issued from his coronation until

476-641: A month is common, and in this age group the figure is likely to be higher. Restarting after the pill-free week, having to hide pills, drug interactions and difficulty getting repeat prescriptions can all lead to method failure. In the US, according to the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth , sexually active adolescent women wishing to avoid pregnancy were less likely than older women to use contraceptives (18% of 15–19-year-olds used no contraceptives, versus 10.7% for women aged 15–44). More than 80% of teen pregnancies are unintended. Over half of unintended pregnancies were to women not using contraceptives , most of

544-831: A postnatal contact as compared to 52 percent of newborns to all mothers". The lifetime opportunity cost caused by teenage pregnancy in different countries varies, from 1% to 30% of the annual GDP, with 30% being the figure in Uganda . In the United States, teenage pregnancy costs taxpayers between $ 9.4 and $ 28 billion in 2016, due to factors such as foster care and lost tax revenue. A 2014 study estimated that an increase in economic productivity from ending teenage pregnancy in Brazil and India would be worth $ 3.5 billion and $ 7.7 billion respectively. Less than one third of teenage mothers receive any form of child support, vastly increasing

612-432: A time, are more effective in women who have trouble remembering to take pills or using barrier methods consistently. According to Encyclopedia of Women's Health , published in 2004, there has been an increased effort to provide contraception to adolescents via family planning services and school-based health, such as HIV prevention education. Studies from South Africa have found that 11–20% of pregnancies in teenagers are

680-564: A variety of ages. In Medieval England , the age of majority was 15 but later raised to 21. Since 2015, some countries have lowered the voting age to 16. Some countries, like England and Wales , are even considering lowering the age of majority to 16, similar to how it already is in Cuba and Scotland . The main argument for lowering is that, on average, young people are much more educated (both because of better individual educational outcomes and being raised by more educated parents) than in

748-498: A younger age, which in turn puts them at greater risk of teenage pregnancy. Adolescents may lack knowledge of, or access to, conventional methods of preventing pregnancy, as they may be too embarrassed or frightened to seek such information. Contraception for teenagers presents a huge challenge for the clinician. In 1998, the government of the UK set a target to halve the under-18 pregnancy rate by 2010. The Teenage Pregnancy Strategy (TPS)

SECTION 10

#1732779766036

816-788: Is an even more marked problem among teenagers in developing countries . Complications of pregnancy result in the deaths of an estimated 70,000 teen girls in developing countries each year. Young mothers and their babies are also at greater risk of contracting HIV . The World Health Organization estimates that the risk of death following pregnancy is twice as high for girls aged 15–19 than for women aged 20–24. The maternal mortality rate can be up to five times higher for girls aged 10–14 than for women aged 20–24. Illegal abortion also holds many risks for teenage girls in areas such as sub-Saharan Africa . Risks for medical complications are greater for girls aged under 15, as an underdeveloped pelvis can lead to difficulties in childbirth . Obstructed labour

884-470: Is gradually becoming an adult, not necessarily stating that one is legally allowed to partake in any or all activities specified for adults. Many ages of license are correlated to the age of majority to recognize the transition to legal adulthood, but they are nonetheless legally distinct concepts. One need not have attained the age of majority to have permission to exercise certain rights and responsibilities. Some ages of license may be higher, lower, or match

952-488: Is higher than for women in their twenties. Teenage pregnancy also affects girls' education and income potential as many are forced to drop out of school which ultimately threatens future opportunities and economic prospects. Studies have examined the socioeconomic , medical , and psychological impact of pregnancy and parenthood in teens. Life outcomes for teenage mothers and their children vary. Other factors, such as poverty or social support , may be more important than

1020-412: Is more common in rural than urban areas. In 2021, 13.3 million babies, or about 10 percent of the total worldwide, were born to mothers under 20 years old. The World Health Organization defines adolescence as the period between the ages of 10 and 19 years. The mother's age is determined by the easily verified date when the pregnancy ends , not by the estimated date of conception. Consequently,

1088-1003: Is normally dealt with by caesarean section in industrialized nations . In developing regions where medical services might be unavailable, it can lead to eclampsia , obstetric fistula , infant mortality , or maternal death . For mothers who are older than fifteen, age is not a risk factor, and poor outcomes are associated more with socioeconomic factors rather than with biology. In 2022, UNICEF noted that: 84 percent of pregnant adolescents aged 15-19 attended at least one antenatal care visit as compared to 88 percent of all women and girls aged 15-49. Fewer adolescent girls received skilled delivery care as compared to all women and girls (77 to 84 percent). Additionally, fewer adolescent girls received postnatal care for themselves as compared to all women and girls (66 percent vs 69 percent). The agency noted regional disparities, noting that in West and Central Africa, "48 percent of newborns to adolescent mothers had

1156-550: Is of particular concern among teens who are pregnant or parenting. The worldwide incidence of premature birth and low birth weight is higher among adolescent mothers. In a rural hospital in West Bengal, teenage mothers between 15 and 19 years old were more likely to have anemia, preterm delivery, and a baby with a lower birth weight than mothers between 20 and 24 years old. Research indicates that pregnant teens are less likely to receive prenatal care , often seeking it in

1224-552: Is often seen as a blessing because it is proof of the young woman's fertility . Countries where teenage marriages are common experience higher levels of teenage pregnancies. In the Indian subcontinent , early marriage and pregnancy is more common in traditional rural communities than in cities. Many teenagers are not taught about methods of birth control and how to deal with peers who pressure them into having sex before they are ready. Many pregnant teenagers do not have any cognition of

1292-513: Is the threshold of legal adulthood as recognized or declared in law . It is the moment when a person ceases to be considered a minor and assumes legal control over their person, actions, and decisions, thus terminating the control and legal responsibilities of their parents or guardian over them. Most countries set the age of majority at 18, but some jurisdictions have a higher age and others lower. The word majority here refers to having greater years and being of full age as opposed to minority ,

1360-537: Is used, but proves to be inadequate. Inexperienced adolescents may use condoms incorrectly, forget to take oral contraceptives , or fail to use the contraceptives they had previously chosen. Contraceptive failure rates are higher for teenagers, particularly poor ones, than for older users. Long-acting contraceptives such as intrauterine devices , subcutaneous contraceptive implants , and contraceptive injections (such as Depo-Provera and combined injectable contraceptive ), which prevent pregnancy for months or years at

1428-510: Is usually outside of marriage and is often associated with a social stigma . Teenage pregnancy in developing countries often occurs within marriage and approximately half are planned. However, in these societies, early pregnancy may combine with malnutrition and poor health care to cause medical problems. When used in combination, educational interventions and access to birth control can reduce unintended teenage pregnancies. In 2023, globally, about 41 females per 1,000 gave birth between

SECTION 20

#1732779766036

1496-499: The UK found that only 11% received a salary , while the remaining 89% were unemployed . Most British teenage mothers live in poverty , with nearly half in the bottom fifth of the income distribution. Rates of teenage pregnancies are higher in societies where it is traditional for girls to marry young and where they are encouraged to bear children as soon as they are able. For example, in some sub-Saharan African countries, early pregnancy

1564-433: The age of maturity , age of sexual consent , age of criminal responsibility , marriageable age , school-leaving age , legal working age , drinking age , driving age , voting age , smoking age , gambling age , etc., which each may be independent of and set at a different age from the age of majority. The term "age of majority" can be confused with the similar concept of the age of license , which also pertains to

1632-410: The third trimester , if at all. The Guttmacher Institute reports that one-third of pregnant teens receive insufficient prenatal care and that their children are more likely to have health issues in childhood or be hospitalized than those born to older women. In the United States, teenage Latinas who become pregnant face barriers to receiving healthcare because they are the least insured group in

1700-562: The 20th century. Among Norwegian women born in the early 1950s, nearly a quarter became teenage mothers by the early 1970s. The rates have steadily declined throughout the developed world since that 20th-century peak. Among those born in Norway in the late 1970s, less than 10% became teenage mothers, and rates have fallen since then. In the United States, the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 included

1768-550: The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, nearly 1 in 4 teen mothers will experience another pregnancy within two years of having their first. Pregnancy and giving birth significantly increases the chance that these mothers will become high school dropouts and as many as half have to go on welfare. Many teen parents do not have the intellectual or emotional maturity that is needed to provide for another life. Often, these pregnancies are hidden for months, resulting in

1836-472: The US in grades 7–12 to compare the use of contraceptives among Whites, Blacks, and Hispanics . 36.2% of Hispanics said they never used contraception during intercourse, compared to 23.3% of Black teens and 17.0% of White teens who did not use contraceptives during intercourse. In a 2012 US study, over 1,000 females were surveyed to find out factors contributing to not using contraception. Of those surveyed, almost half had been involved in unprotected sex within

1904-481: The US], the high U.S. rates arise primarily because of less, and possibly less-effective, contraceptive use by sexually active teenagers." Thus, the cause for the discrepancy between rich nations can be traced largely to contraceptive-based issues. Among teens in the UK seeking an abortion, a 2007 study found that the rate of contraceptive use was roughly the same for teens as for older women. In other cases, contraception

1972-841: The United States one third of high school students reported being sexually active. In 2011–2013, 79% of females reported using birth control. Teenage pregnancy puts young women at risk for health issues, economic, social and financial issues. Being a young mother in a first world country can affect one's education . Teen mothers are more likely to drop out of high school . A 2001 study found that women who gave birth during their teens completed secondary-level schooling 10–12% as often and pursued post-secondary education 14–29% as often as women who waited until age 30. Young motherhood in an industrialized country can affect employment and social class . A 2009 study found that teenage girls who are pregnant or are mothers are seven times more likely to commit suicide than other teenagers. According to

2040-487: The age of eighteen was reversed and he returned the money to the parties whom he judged liable, due to concern that in his youth he may not have judged the cases correctly. Other Jewish commentators have discussed whether age 13 or 18 is the age to make decisions in a Jewish Court . The highest known age of majority historically was around age 30, during the age of the Roman Empire, where young males were placed under

2108-404: The age of majority can be referred to as minors. For example, if a country's age of majority is 18, but the legal drinking age is 21, then a 20 year old would still be considered a "minor" in situations involving buying or consuming alcohol. Another example is the age to consent to sexual activity , which in most of the cases in the world is under the age of majority. In other cases, it can be above

Blue Denim - Misplaced Pages Continue

2176-661: The age of majority is 18 in most states. In the Republic of Ireland the age of majority is 18, but one must be over 21 to stand for election to the Houses of the Oireachtas . Also, in Portugal the age of majority is 18, but one must be at least 25 years of age to run for public office and 35 to run for president. A child who is legally emancipated by a court of competent jurisdiction automatically attains to their maturity upon

2244-445: The age of majority, and in that case the younger part, despite having already reached the legal adulthood, would be still referred to as minor or underage to consent to sexual activity. If a minor attempts to use adult privileges without being of age, they have committed a crime . Therefore, they could be prosecuted as a criminal and sentenced to fines or, more rarely, incarceration . Age of majority should not be confused with

2312-472: The age of majority. For example, to purchase alcoholic beverages , the age of license is 21 in all U.S. states. Another example is the voting age, which prior to 1971 was 21 in the US, as was the age of majority in all or most states. After the voting age was lowered from 21 to 18, the age of majority was lowered to 18 in most states. In most US states, one may obtain a driver's license, consent to sexual activity, and gain full-time employment at age 16 even though

2380-433: The age of the mother at the birth. Many solutions to counteract the more negative findings have been proposed. Teenage parents who can rely on family and community support, social services and child-care support are more likely to continue their education and get higher paying jobs as they progress with their education. A holistic approach is required in order to address teenage pregnancy. This means not focusing on changing

2448-471: The ages of 15 and 19, compared with roughly 65 births per 1,000 in 2000. From 2015 to 2021, an estimated 14 percent of adolescent girls and young women globally reported giving birth before age 18. The adolescent birth rate is higher in lower- and middle-income countries (LMIC), compared to higher- income countries. In the developing world, approximately 2.5 million females aged 15 to 19 years old have children each year. Another 3.9 million have abortions . It

2516-669: The baby is born. The film was released on July 30, 1959 by 20th Century Fox at the Victoria Theatre in New York City. 20th Century Fox released Blue Denim on DVD on March 16, 2016. Twilight Time released the film on Blu-ray disc on April 10, 2018. It plays occasionally on cable TV and video on demand . According to Dunne, the film was a financial, if not critical, success. In its first week of release in New York it grossed $ 39,500. The film score for Blue Denim

2584-523: The beginning of the day of that person's relevant birthday; under English common law this was not always the case. In many countries minors can be emancipated : depending on jurisdiction, this may happen through acts such as marriage , attaining economic self-sufficiency, obtaining an educational degree or diploma , or participating in a form of military service . In the United States, all states have some form of emancipation of minors. The age of majority in countries (or administrative divisions ) in

2652-589: The behaviour of girls but addressing the underlying reasons of adolescent pregnancy such as poverty, gender inequality, social pressures and coercion. This approach should include "providing age-appropriate comprehensive sexuality education for all young people, investing in girls' education, preventing child marriage , sexual violence and coercion, building gender-equitable societies by empowering girls and engaging men and boys and ensuring adolescents' access to sexual and reproductive health information as well as services that welcome them and facilitate their choices". In

2720-463: The biological effects of age. Risks of low birth weight , premature labor , anemia , and pre-eclampsia are not connected to biological age by the time a girl is 16, as they are not observed in births to older teens after controlling for other risk factors, such as access to high-quality prenatal care . Teenage pregnancies are related to social issues , including lower educational levels and poverty . Teenage pregnancy in developed countries

2788-429: The central facts of sexuality. Economic incentives also influence the decision to have children. In societies where children are set to work at an early age, it is economically attractive to have many children. In societies where adolescent marriage is less common, such as many developed countries, young age at first intercourse and lack of use of contraceptive methods (or their inconsistent and/or incorrect use;

Blue Denim - Misplaced Pages Continue

2856-409: The children of teenage mothers has also been noted, with many of the children being held back a grade level, scoring lower on standardized tests, and/or failing to graduate from secondary school. Daughters born to adolescent parents are more likely to become teen mothers themselves. Sons born to teenage mothers are three times more likely to serve time in prison . Maternal and prenatal health

2924-402: The children, they have an increased probability of getting pregnant themselves. Once an older daughter has a child, parents often become more accepting as time goes by. A 2011 study in Norway found that the probability of a younger sister having a teenage pregnancy went from 1:5 to 2:5 if the elder sister had a baby as a teenager. In most countries, most males experience sexual intercourse for

2992-540: The country. Young mothers who are given high-quality maternity care have significantly healthier babies than those who do not. Many of the health-issues associated with teenage mothers appear to result from lack of access to adequate medical care. Many pregnant teens are at risk of nutritional deficiencies from poor eating habits common in adolescence, including attempts to lose weight through dieting , skipping meals , food faddism , snacking , and consumption of fast food . Inadequate nutrition during pregnancy

3060-561: The euthanasia of the family dog, done while he is at school), he turns to Janet for comfort. The relationship between Janet and Arthur results in her becoming pregnant. Unable to ask their parents (who misinterpret their pleas as "ordinary" teenage curiosity about sex and adulthood) for help, they turn to Ernie, who had boasted earlier about "helping a sailor who got his girl in trouble" by directing him to an abortionist – only to discover Ernie made it all up, based on secondhand stories. The three seek together to arrange an abortion and raise

3128-492: The film had different endings, and the word abortion in the play was not used in the screenplay. In the original stage version, Janet does have her fetus aborted, and she and Arthur talk it over later as they settle their feelings for each other. When the play was adapted for Hollywood, however, strict production codes forbade anything but the condemnation of abortion, so the storyline was changed. Arthur and Janet instead get married and stay with Janet's aunt in another city until

3196-515: The first period usually takes place between the ages of 12 and 13. Pregnant teenagers face many of the same pregnancy-related issues as older women. Teenagers are more likely to experience pregnancy complications or maternal death than women aged 20 or older. There are additional concerns for those under the age of 15 as they are less likely to be physically developed to sustain a healthy pregnancy or to give birth. For girls aged 15–19, risks are associated more with socioeconomic factors than with

3264-622: The first time before their 20th birthday. Males in Western developed countries have sex for the first time sooner than in undeveloped and culturally conservative countries such as sub-Saharan Africa and much of Asia. In a 2005 Kaiser Family Foundation study of US teenagers, 29% of teens reported feeling pressure to have sex, 33% of sexually active teens reported "being in a relationship where they felt things were moving too fast sexually", and 24% had "done something sexual they didn't really want to do". Several polls have indicated peer pressure as

3332-421: The funds, only to be discovered by their parents at the last moment. In the meantime, Arthur and Janet find out how much they do not yet know about life – and how much they truly care about each other. The play was first announced in 1955. In December 1955, its title was changed to The Children's Comedy . In June 1957 the title was changed back to Blue Denim . Joshua Logan agreed to direct. Carol Lynley

3400-497: The guardianship of adults known as " Curatores " whose permission was needed to engage in formal acts and sign contracts until the youth turned 30. This was later lowered to 25, and eventually 21 became the common age of majority. In some places historically, 23 or 27 could have also been this age. It has also been as low as 14 or 15 years of age. They are somewhat arbitrarily chosen, but have rarely been designated outside of this approximate age range. It has not always been 18 or 21 but

3468-459: The leading cause of death for women and girls 15 to 19 years old. The definition of teenage pregnancy includes those who are legally considered adults in their country. The World Health Organization defines adolescence as the period between the ages of 10 and 19 years. Pregnancy can occur with sexual intercourse after the start of ovulation , which can happen before the first menstrual period ( menarche ). In healthy, well-nourished girls,

SECTION 50

#1732779766036

3536-480: The likelihood of turning to the government for assistance. The correlation between earlier childbearing and failure to complete high school reduces career opportunities for many young women. One study found that, in 1988, 60% of teenage mothers were impoverished at the time of giving birth. A 2002 study found that nearly 50% of all adolescent mothers sought social assistance within the first five years of their child's life. A 1999 study of 100 teenaged mothers in

3604-510: The objective of reducing the number of young Black and Latina single mothers on welfare, which became the foundation for teenage pregnancy prevention in the United States and the founding of the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, now known as Power to Decide. According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), "Pregnancies among girls less than 18 years of age have irreparable consequences. It violates

3672-480: The past (the same argument was made in the 1970s when most countries lowered the age of majority from 21 to 18, which remains the age used for most countries). In addition, compared to the past, information is much more easily accessible as a result of the spread of the Internet , which can be accessed through both the personal computer and the smartphone . A person reaches the age of majority at midnight at

3740-624: The previous three months. These women gave three main reasons for not using contraceptives: trouble obtaining birth control (the most frequent reason), lack of intention to have sex, and the misconception that they "could not get pregnant". In a 2011 study for the Guttmacher Institute , researchers found that from a comparative perspective, however, teenage pregnancy rates in the US are less nuanced than one might initially assume. "Since timing and levels of sexual activity are quite similar across [Sweden, France, Canada, Great Britain, and

3808-512: The rest are due to inconsistent or incorrect use. 23% of sexually active young women in a 1996 Seventeen magazine poll admitted to having had unprotected sex with a partner who did not use a condom, while 70% of girls in a 1997 PARADE poll claimed it was embarrassing to buy birth control or request information from a doctor. In 1995, the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health surveyed 1,027 students in

3876-491: The rights of girls, with life-threatening consequences in terms of sexual and reproductive health, and poses high development costs for communities, particularly in perpetuating the cycle of poverty." Health consequences include not yet being physically ready for pregnancy and childbirth leading to complications and malnutrition as the majority of adolescents tend to come from lower-income households. The risk of maternal death for girls under age 15 in low and middle income countries

3944-607: The signing of the court order. Only emancipation confers the status of maturity before a person has actually reached the age of majority. In almost all places, minors who marry are automatically emancipated. Some places also do the same for minors who are in the armed forces or who have a certain degree or diploma. Minors who are emancipated may be able to choose where they live, sign contracts, and have control over their financial and medical decisions and generally make decisions free from parental control but are not exempt from age requirements set forth in law for other rights. For example,

4012-469: The state of being a minor. The law in a given jurisdiction may not actually use the term "age of majority". The term typically refers to a collection of laws bestowing the status of adulthood. Those under the age of majority are referred to as minors and are legally forbidden from enjoying certain privileges or rights (e.g. the right to vote, buy and/or drink alcohol, marry, sign a binding contract). However, there are exceptions in which those who have reached

4080-440: The statistics do not include pregnancies that began at age 19, but that ended on or after the woman's 20th birthday. Similarly, statistics on the mother's marital status are determined by whether she is married at the end of the pregnancy, not at the time of conception. Teenage pregnancy, with conceptions normally involving girls between ages 16 and 19, was far more normal in previous centuries, and common in developed countries in

4148-650: The strongest evidence linking them to teenage pregnancy are alcohol , cannabis , "ecstasy" and other substituted amphetamines . The drugs with the least evidence to support a link to early pregnancy are opioids , such as heroin , morphine , and oxycodone , of which a well-known effect is the significant reduction of libido – it appears that teenage opioid users have significantly reduced rates of conception compared to their peers who do not use opioids, and peers who do use alcohol , "ecstasy" , cannabis, and amphetamine . Girls who mature early (precocious puberty) are more likely to engage in sexual intercourse at

SECTION 60

#1732779766036

4216-416: The threshold of adulthood but in a much broader and more abstract manner. As a legal term of art, "license" means "permission", which leads to implications of a legally enforceable right or privilege. Thus, an age of license is an age at which one has legal permission from a given government to participate in certain activities or rituals. The age of majority, on the other hand, is a legal recognition that one

4284-647: The use of a method with a high failure rate is also a problem) may be factors in teen pregnancy. Most teenage pregnancies in the developed world appear to be unplanned. Many Western countries have instituted sex education programs, the main objective of which is to reduce unplanned pregnancies and STIs . Countries with low levels of teenagers giving birth accept sexual relationships among teenagers and provide comprehensive and balanced information about sexuality. Teenage pregnancies are common among Romani people because they marry earlier. Teen pregnancy and motherhood can influence younger siblings. One study found that

4352-412: The younger sisters of teen mothers were less likely to emphasize the importance of education and employment and more likely to accept human sexual behavior , parenting , and marriage at younger ages. Younger brothers, too, were found to be more tolerant of non-marital and early births, in addition to being more susceptible to high-risk behaviors . If the younger sisters of teenage parents babysit

4420-510: Was cast in the lead. Warren Berlinger joined the cast several months later. Newcomer Burt Brinckerhoff was the lead male role. The play opened February 27, 1958 at the Playhouse Theatre . The New York Times called it "a moving play". It closed after 166 performances. Film rights were bought by 20th Century Fox. In August 1958, Fox announced that the leads would be played by Carol Lynley and Ray Stricklyn. In September Lynley

4488-490: Was composed and conducted by Bernard Herrmann . It has been described by Film Score Monthly as a "Baby Vertigo type of score, reminiscent of Herrmann's anguished romantic writing for Hitchcock ". The score was released on CD in November 2001. Teenage pregnancy Teenage pregnancy , also known as adolescent pregnancy , is pregnancy in a female under the age of 20. Worldwide, pregnancy complications are

4556-549: Was established to achieve this. The pregnancy rate in this group, although falling, rose slightly in 2007, to 41.7 per 1,000 women. Young women often think of contraception either as 'the pill' or condoms and have little knowledge about other methods. They are heavily influenced by negative, second-hand stories about methods of contraception from their friends and the media. Prejudices are extremely difficult to overcome. Over concern about side-effects, for example weight gain and acne , often affect choice. Missing up to three pills

4624-468: Was signed to a long-term contract at Fox and Dick Powell was to produce and direct. In October 1958, Fox assigned Phillip Dunne to write and direct the film. Dunne wrote the script in collaboration with Edith Sommer, who just had a play on Broadway about teenagers titled A Roomful of Roses , which producer Charles Brackett had admired. Eventually Stricklyn dropped out and the lead was played by Brandon de Wilde. Filming started May 23, 1959. The play and

#35964