Politicians are using low teen birth rates to further restrict access to birth control, abortion

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Adolescent birth rates in the U.S. are at record lows, prompting lawmakers to impose stricter regulations on contraceptive and abortion access.
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The framing of low teen birth rates as a problem reflects a desire to control adolescent sexuality for political and economic reasons.
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Historical narratives around teen pregnancy have shifted from viewing declining rates as positive to framing them as a societal concern.
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Efforts to restrict access to abortion and contraception are intensifying, fueled by negative perceptions of low teen birth rates.
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Public policy should prioritize reproductive autonomy and support systems that allow young people to make informed choices about parenthood.

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