Teachers are a typically very compassionate group. Compassion is a trait that makes someone a good teacher. Unfortunately I've seen that compassion bestowed upon oh so many unprepared pregnant teens, and the attention and excitement directed to them becomes an enviable situation by other at risk students. It quickly becomes... within an immature mind... a seemingly quick path out of your dismal life situation, get pregnant, you'll get someone (the baby) that will love you unconditionally, get a check, an apartment, self esteem, attention from your teachers, and a what seems to be a life which will be so much better.
Hence we maintain Day Care Centers at the High School. Who ever heard of that 25 years ago?

We need some mandated requirements to be a parent. You don't pass them. You lose the child.

Right now you can't buy a cigarette or vote if you're not 18 ( you're deemed to immature) No drinking alcohol until 21 (because you're too immature) - No driving until you're 16 and passed several tests --- Can't hunt a or fish, buy fireworks, etc. because of similar age and testing restrictions... but go ahead and have a baby, an actual dependent human being, and be in charge of that human life, raise that human being. there's no age limit, no tests, go for it, raise the baby... have at it.!! It's all good fun! -- It's absolutely insane is what it is.