“The primary purpose of Title IX is to prevent the use of federal money to support sex discrimination in educational programs and to provide citizens effective protection against these practices” (“Overview of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972”). Even though it is illegal for schools to discriminate against a teenage girl if she is pregnant, they are usually still prejudiced against you. Teachers may be harsh on you and not give you extra time to complete your work, which usually leads to teens dropping out of school because they don't feel welcome or wanted. Some of your Title IX rights include allowing you to continue participating in classes and extracurricular activities even if you are pregnant, excused absences, and homeschooling/home tutoring/studying independent (“Know your