There are many possible answers to this question, so I'll just get you started with a couple to think about. I encourage you to think of your own answers as well.
1) Peer pressure—Teens are heavily influenced by peer pressure, so this is a big one. Maybe their friends have had unprotected sex, so they feel the need to do the same. Maybe people tell them that unprotected sex is better. Teens are easily influenced by those around them.
2) Inadequate access to contraception—Maybe teens don't want the hassle of finding and buying contraception. Maybe they don't know where to find it. Maybe they don't know how to properly use it.
3) Underdeveloped prefrontal cortex—Adolescents, and more specifically adolescent males, are understood to have an underdeveloped prefrontal cortex. This part of the brain deals with rational decision-making, and if it is not fully functional, then they often cannot make proper and informed decisions.
... this list can continue on, so try to think of your own ideas!
Factors influencing unprotected sex to teenagers
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