U.S. Teen Birth Rate Rising

The teen birth rate in the United States rose in 2006 for the first time since 1991, and unmarried childbearing also rose significantly, according to preliminary birth statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

This news can leave parents wondering how they can help their children avoid becoming one of the statistics. Experts on the Kidshealth.org website offer advice for parents on how to educate their children.  While schools often begin offering sex education in the fifth grade, experts recommend parents begin a conversation on the subject much earlier.

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