Re: "Texas teens lead nation in birth rate – Experts questioning abstinence-only education approach," Monday news story.

The front-page photo of the girl who was pregnant at 15 only shows half the picture. Where is the father? Boys need to be taught that if they don't use contraception, they are not only putting their health at risk, but that the consequences of a pregnancy are devastating for the girl.

Additionally, there are no laws that guarantee the boy will help raise the child to 18.

Teaching not to have sex doesn't help those who already are.

Get real, Texas!

Shirley Brott, Flower Mound