A discussion of the differences between white and
nonwhite compliance with contraception is not complete
without a consideration of differing cultural values.
More noncompliance in the nonwhite sample of
this study was in line with national trends that show
more nonwhite teens becoming pregnant.
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A growing
body of literature examines teenagers’ desire to become
pregnant and consciously choosing not to use contraceptives
in order to have a child.
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In the United
States, where the freedom of the individual is a priority,
these values must be evaluated with caution, despite the
costs of the teen mother and her child to society.