"And, one more question/thought. In this day and age, it is my opinion that most teenagers that become pregnant do so willingly and purposefully. I have a difficult time believing that they didn't know!".

My sister's 17 year old girl, v. bright, excellent school, (consistently rated in the top 10 of UK), is now pregnant. Lad is a waster, 19 years old, one kid already. No one can tell me they both didn't know the facts of life. Why not take the morning after pill if worried.

Unfortunately all the work will fall on my sister who is trying to rebuild her life following a divorce. She is already arguing with her "new chap", who, in his mid 40's did not have sharing the house with someone else's baby on the agenda.

Never underestimate the selfishness of a teenager !!

Neil.