In denial about teen sex issue

I REFER to the report “5,000 babies born to under 18s” (The Star, July 23) where Deputy Prime Minister and Women, Family and Commu­nity Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail was quoted saying that among the factors leading to cases of illegitimate children and baby dumping were incest, child abuse, domestic violence, premarital sex and pornography.

I believe it is important to take heed of the following facts when discussing this issue.