Facebook Blamed For Underage Marriage And Teen Pregnancies
An Indonesian town's officials are bblaming Facebook for a drastic increase in underage pregnancies and marriages.
Gunung Kidul, located in the province of Yogyakarta and renowned for fine art, culture and now, the Indonesian town’s mark of modernity is for officials blaming Facebook for the sharp increase in matrimony and pregnancies amongst its minors.
Local town officials have been concerned with the rise in underage marriage since Facebook has gained steam over the past couple of years. Many young people are meeting via the social networking site and having sexual relations which has, in many cases, led to teen pregnancies out of wedlock.
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