Originally Posted by rlynnm

So would you say that allowing a 12 year old dress like she's 'of age' will prohibit her from getting pregnant in her mid teens? Doubtful. I doubt that all young mothers were products of overly strict, religious backgrounds.

The problem is parents these days are letting their children run them--parents have become so loosey goosey as of recent that their kids take advantage of them. If they want to be allowed to express their 'creativity', have them paint a picture, not put on risky ensemble.

I am young mother. My family was fairly strict in my youngr days and my rebellion only went as far as not doing homework here and there, or the occassional talking back. When I was 18, I ws pretty much liberated to do as I pleased, and it was after a few years past that point that I got pregnant. I can and will not hold my family's traditions and values responsible for what I have involved myself in.