Question 1
State any two reasons mentioned in the article which contributes to the sharp rise in girls under 16 having sex.
Answer: The first reason is that some girls were under peer pressure. Their friends had sex before and they wanted to follow them, mainly to have fun. They were under the bad influence of friends, which led them to this mistake. The second reason is that the girls under 16's boyfriends pressurized by their boyfriends. They felt that having sex is the only way to prove both of their love. It is also a way to keep the boyfriend for as long as possible.
What are some consequences which a girl might face for engaging in casual sex?
Answer: First, they might have unplanned to have babies as they did not use contraceptives. They would then resort to abortion. Abortion will make the girl suffer next time when she is pregnant. Second, both parties might get Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD). If one of the party do not know they have the disease, the other party might suffer as once they have sex again, the disease might start transmitting. Having STD might lead to death or future infertility.
Babies that are born might also be affected.
Question 2
What are some of your reactions after reading this article? If one day, a close friend of yours confess to you that he/she has been engaging in sex, what would your advice to him/her be?
Answer: I felt shocked when I read the article. Such a large number of young girls having sex in a young age is a total shock. These young girls do not even think before they act. They did not think of the consequences at all. If the girl gets pregnant, it may be serious matter. Teenagers do not have the money to support their babies. Even if they undergo abortion, in the future, they might have difficulty when they are pregnant.
If one day, my friend confessed to me, I would try to stop them from doing the same thing again. I will tell him/her the consequences of having sex in a young age. I will then teach him/her ways to avoid having sex. However, if my friend does not heed my advice, I would respect his/her decision.