There is an effort in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, to open a charter school for teen parents. I think it is a good idea. The goal is to get these kids who have had kids to rise to the challenge of the situation they are in — and keep from a repeat pregnancy before they are ready. Take a look.

It is not an MTV show. One does not want to encourage teen pregnancy. But one also has to deal with the reality of it — and in a way that seeks to discourage more of it. This New Directions charter-high-school approach, stressing responsibility and accountability, is worth considering and discussing and supporting. Anyway, here is my column about it.

I look forward to readers’ thoughts — especially from those of you doing similar work in your communities.