Palin daughter speaks out against teen pregnancy

The daughter of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has spoken out against teenage pregnancy, but says her famous mother's advocacy of abstinence is unrealistic.

Unmarried Bristol Palin's pregnancy became a US presidential election campaign talking point last year after her mother was announced as Republican candidate John McCain's running mate.

Palin, 18, later gave birth to a baby boy in December.

Speaking about the birth of Tripp to Fox News, Bristol Palin said she now hoped to become an advocate against teen pregnancy.

"Everyone should wait 10 years," Palin said. "I hope people learn from my story -- It's so much easier if you're married, have a house and career. It's not a situation you want to strive for."

"I'd love to be an advocate to prevent teen pregnancy. Kids should just wait. It's not glamorous at all," she added.

Not that Palin harbors any regrets.

"(Tripp) brings so much joy I don't regret it all. I just wish it happened in 10 years rather than right now," she said.

Asked for her views on contraception, she added: "I don't want to get into details about that. Everyone should be abstinent but it's not realistic at all."