INCREASED EARLY CHILD SEX AND PREGNANCIES ATTRIBUTEDTO POVERTYSome school going children and parents have attributed the rise in childrenengaging in sexual activities and early pregnancies to high levels of poverty in the country.Adolescents spoken to told s24 that lack of parental guidance and attention from their parents and guardians has led them to engage in sex at a tender age.Meanwhile, some parents believe increased poverty and lack of properaccommodation as well as high unemployment levels have largely contributed to the rise in the scourge.However, Mental health expert Naeem Dalal argues that social media hascontributed to children engaging in sex. | Spring24 TV