Teen pregnancy

1. WHY DOES OUR SOCIETY JUDGE TEEN PREGNANCY? By – Lizleandra Sanchez

2. Why is it such a big deal now? Pregnancy rates have declined since the mid 1940’s. If rates have declined, what's the problem? Teen’s having unprotected sex! Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)! Pre Marital sex! You’re education! You’re future !

3. PROS VS. CONS

4. Why do teens get pregnant ? Rape by boyfriends, family members and strangers can result in teen pregnancy Unprotected intercourse The misconception of trying to save a relationship Getting caught up in the moment (Under the influence) Lack of sexual education (believing they cannot get pregnant) PEER PRESSURE

5. What’s Your Opinion?

6. Pregnancy Pact June 2008 17 girls at Gloucester High School were expecting babies unusual number of girls began filing into the school clinic to find out if they were pregnant. On hearing the results, some girls seemed more upset when they weren't pregnant than when they were. 16 year old girls made a pact to get pregnant and raise their babies together.

7. I Was a Teenage Mother March 2013 Gloria Malone a teen mom who feels affected by the new anti-teen pregnancy campaign States that new posters are not innovative and is an insult and stereotype of teenage parents. Hard-working mother that now has a college degree at Baruch College Today she is a advocate for young parents and a proud mom.

8. Where can I find more information? Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine Modern Mom American Baby Magazine Teen Mom Series Books of Pregnancy’s Health Teachers/ Guidance Counselors Nurse Primary Physician Family Members/ Experience

9. Questions, Anyone? What is your opinion of teen pregnancy ? Do you think teens can justify the means of getting pregnant? How can teen pregnancy be prevented? On a scale to 1-10 how many teens do you believe are informed before having sex? If you where expecting a child at this age, what would you do? For teen mothers, do you think society treat them differently than other teenagers? When would you like to have your first child if you want any children? What can teens do to spread awareness ? How important is it to use contraception ? How much is sex part of a young person’s life these days?

10. References Kingsburg, Kathleen. "Pregnancy Boom at Gloucester High." NY Times. N.p ., 18 June 2008. Web. 9 May 2013. <http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1816486,00.html> . Malone, Gloria. "I Was a Teenager Mother." The New York TImes . N.p ., 15 Mar. 2013. Web. 9 May 2013. <http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/16/opinion/i-was-a-teenage-mother.html> . Atwood , Danielle. "reasons why teenagers get pregnant." ehow . ehow , n.d . Web. 29 Mar 2011 . <http://www.ehow.com/facts_5541074_reasons-teenagers-pregnant.html> . Carrera , Michael. "children's aid society ." www.childrensaidsociety.org . the children's aids society, 30092010. Web. 29 mar 2011. < http://www.childrensaidsociety.org/carrera-pregnancy-prevention?gclid =CMOTxvuj9qcCFQdy5QodoUJeZQ>.