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Every ten seconds a teenager becomes sexually active for the first time. Many people question on whether or not premarital sex is a problem at all. According to singer/songwriter Kim Hill, who states, "The decision to have sex outside of marriage results in a slow, subtle kind of death," it is. Many people all around the world have negative thoughts and attitudes towards premarital sex, not just the experts. "Sex within marriage is the only kind that lasts for a lifetime," is a statement by actor, Kirk Cameron. Premarital Sex is a major problem among teens. This kind of sex is usually the cause of teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and deep, emotional feelings of regret.
Sex before marriage has been one of the major causes of teen pregnancy. In fact, 10% of all 15 to 19 year-old females become pregnant each year. Some teenagers just act carelessly when they have sex and don't think of the consequences that can happen. Others just use different forms of......

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