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Is it true that cheerleaders increase the rate of teenage pregnancy?

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They may!: With the modern undisciplined view so often held by adolescents, cheerleaders may well evoke sexual stimulation and thoughtless action. This is not to criticize cheerleaders, it is a comment on our hedonistic culture.

Answered 8/28/2012

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Dr. Kim Fagan answered

NO: Cheerleaders do not increase the rate of teenage pregnancy. Unprotected sex in teenagers does. Lets not unfairly blame a group of athletes for a societal problem.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 12/20/2012

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