Paola Ospina
Massey, Syretta
ENC1101
March 20,2013
Teen Pregnancy
Greydanus, Donald E. "Teen Pregnancy." www.healthychildren.org. Healthy Children, 2003. Web. 2 Jan. 2013. The information on this website walks a teen mother thru the initial steps of a pregnancy. The first step is to verify the diagnosis. Although home pregnancy tests are generally accurate, it isn’t as reliable as the laboratory test the doctors do to confirm a pregnancy. So the first step is to make an appointment with a gynecologist. If the results are positive, there are three options: abort, give birth and raise the baby, or give birth and place the child up for adoption. Although parents, the young man and his family should be part of the decision-making process, ultimately the choice belongs to the expecting mother. The information provided on this website serves as a guide to young teen mothers. I will include such information in my paper as part of the decision-making process section.
Kennedy, Kelli. “Teen Pregnancy Study: Students Need Better School Support.” The Miami Herald. (2012). Academic Search Complete. Web. 21 Mar. 2013. This article supports school programs for pregnant teens. It presents an example of a teen that became pregnant in high school and was able to graduate with honors because of the support she received from her school. They allowed her to make up missed assignments, eat in class and use the restroom whenever she needed. She was also able to stay home during her junior year to take care of her child. Many schools across the country punish teens by kicking them out of school or penalize students for pregnancy-related absences. Many schools say they can’t afford support programs, including tutoring, child care and transportation for teens that can’t walk to school due to being pregnant. Similar to my paper, this article shows that teen moms need support from schools to make it through such a tough time in a young woman’s life.
Meckler, Laura. “National Teen Pregnancy Rate Reported at Record Low in ’97.” The Miami Herald. (2001). Academic Search Complete. Web. 18 Mar. 2013. This article summarizes the data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It shows the trend of falling teen pregnancy rates through the 1990s, with a record low in 1997. Pregnancy rates are significantly higher in low-income communities, and black and Hispanic girls are more than twice as likely to get pregnant as white girls are. The article provides data supporting the decrease in teen pregnancy and abortion over a seven year period. Experts credit long-lasting birth control programs that encourage teens to postpone sex and awareness efforts, after a peak in teen pregnancy in 1990. An important part of preventing teen pregnancy is awareness, which I will address in my paper.
Neil, Cole. "Diary of a Teen Mom." www.candiesfoundation.org. The Candie’s Foundation, Jun. 2001. Web. 14 Jan. 2013. This real life story outlines a teen mother’s experience as a young mother. Sarah Wilhelm speaks about how she knew of other teens having children, but never imagined she would be “one of those girls.” She admitted to not protecting herself and rarely using protection. Sarah’s friends and family were shocked the news of her being pregnant, yet have been supportive. She shares how difficult it has been and wants to let young girls know what a big responsibility it is to have a child. The story shows what young girls go through as teen moms and warns teens of the responsibilities that come with it. Including this example in my paper will give firsthand experience of what it’s like to be a young mother.
Taylor, Kate. “Posters on Teenage Pregnancy Draw Fire.” The New York Times. (2013). Academic Search Complete. Web. 20 Mar. 2013. The curly-haired baby looks out from the poster with sad eyes and tears dripping down his tawny cheeks. ''I'm twice as likely not to graduate high school because you had me as a teen,'' the text next to his head reads. In another poster, a dark-skinned little girl casts her eyes to the sky and says, ''Honestly Mom ... chances are he won't stay with you. What happens to me?'' These images were part of a public education campaign targeting teen pregnancy. Planned Parenthood of New York City felt the posters reinforced negative stereotypes, hurt and shamed teen mothers, and was the wrong approach to educating teens of the consequences of teen pregnancies. The city said the campaign's goal was to send a message about personal responsibility that would resonate with teenagers. This article shows how sensitive the subject of teen pregnancy can be and the varying opinions on which is the correct approach to educating teens. I would like to include various methods of creating awareness in my paper.
Thomas, Charles L. “Developmental Psychology” US: American Psychological Association Vol 43 (2007): p173-185. Academic Search Complete. Web. 18 Mar. 2013. This study examines the effects of school-based teen pregnancy intervention programs. Teens’ attitudes toward sexuality were recorded prior to post-intervention measures. The data from 1,136 middle school students was compared to teen students that were never exposed to intervention programs. It was seen that intervention programs impacted teens’ attitudes toward teen pregnancy in a positive way. One of the key topics of my paper is to educate teens as a preventative measure to teen pregnancy and this report supports that approach.
Weiss, Josie A. “Preventing Teen Pregnancy by Avoiding Risk Exposure.” American Journal of Health Studies. 25.4 (2010): p202. Academic Search Complete. Web. 18 Mar. 2013. This article explains data found during a research study of 20 teen females. They were asked how they felt about teen pregnancy and how it influences their sexual choices. The participants lived in risk-promoting environments, yet had avoided risky situations. All the girls had positive input from others, desired future success, and believed pregnancy at a young age would compromise achieving their long-term goals. The study speaks to the mindset necessary to avoid teen pregnancy. This is the same mentality I plan to promote as an alternative to teen pregnancy.
Williams-Wheeler, Dorrie. “The Unplanned Pregnancy Book for Teens and College Students.” Lightning Source Incorporated, (2005). Academic Search Complete. Web. 18 Mar. 2013. Wheeler’s book is intended to help and educate teen women through an unplanned pregnancy. She discusses options to help young woman decide whether to continue with her pregnancy and raise her child, have an abortion, or give up the child for adoption. If a teen decides to keep the child, the book includes information about programs such as WIC, welfare and Medicaid among other programs that can assist a woman facing an unplanned pregnancy. The book goes into detail about the abortion process and procedure, including mandatory waiting periods and parental consent laws. It also outlines the adoption process and different types of adoption. This book will help me write about the decision-making process pregnant teens go through.
Massey, Syretta
ENC1101
March 20,2013
Teen Pregnancy
Greydanus, Donald E. "Teen Pregnancy." www.healthychildren.org. Healthy Children, 2003. Web. 2 Jan. 2013. The information on this website walks a teen mother thru the initial steps of a pregnancy. The first step is to verify the diagnosis. Although home pregnancy tests are generally accurate, it isn’t as reliable as the laboratory test the doctors do to confirm a pregnancy. So the first step is to make an appointment with a gynecologist. If the results are positive, there are three options: abort, give birth and raise the baby, or give birth and place the child up for adoption. Although parents, the young man and his family should be part of the decision-making process, ultimately the choice belongs to the expecting mother. The information provided on this website serves as a guide to young teen mothers. I will include such information in my paper as part of the decision-making process section.
Kennedy, Kelli. “Teen Pregnancy Study: Students Need Better School Support.” The Miami Herald. (2012). Academic Search Complete. Web. 21 Mar. 2013. This article supports school programs for pregnant teens. It presents an example of a teen that became pregnant in high school and was able to graduate with honors because of the support she received from her school. They allowed her to make up missed assignments, eat in class and use the restroom whenever she needed. She was also able to stay home during her junior year to take care of her child. Many schools across the country punish teens by kicking them out of school or penalize students for pregnancy-related absences. Many schools say they can’t afford support programs, including tutoring, child care and transportation for teens that can’t walk to school due to being pregnant. Similar to my paper, this article shows that teen moms need support from schools to make it through such a tough time in a young woman’s life.
Meckler, Laura. “National Teen Pregnancy Rate Reported at Record Low in ’97.” The Miami Herald. (2001). Academic Search Complete. Web. 18 Mar. 2013. This article summarizes the data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It shows the trend of falling teen pregnancy rates through the 1990s, with a record low in 1997. Pregnancy rates are significantly higher in low-income communities, and black and Hispanic girls are more than twice as likely to get pregnant as white girls are. The article provides data supporting the decrease in teen pregnancy and abortion over a seven year period. Experts credit long-lasting birth control programs that encourage teens to postpone sex and awareness efforts, after a peak in teen pregnancy in 1990. An important part of preventing teen pregnancy is awareness, which I will address in my paper.
Neil, Cole. "Diary of a Teen Mom." www.candiesfoundation.org. The Candie’s Foundation, Jun. 2001. Web. 14 Jan. 2013. This real life story outlines a teen mother’s experience as a young mother. Sarah Wilhelm speaks about how she knew of other teens having children, but never imagined she would be “one of those girls.” She admitted to not protecting herself and rarely using protection. Sarah’s friends and family were shocked the news of her being pregnant, yet have been supportive. She shares how difficult it has been and wants to let young girls know what a big responsibility it is to have a child. The story shows what young girls go through as teen moms and warns teens of the responsibilities that come with it. Including this example in my paper will give firsthand experience of what it’s like to be a young mother.
Taylor, Kate. “Posters on Teenage Pregnancy Draw Fire.” The New York Times. (2013). Academic Search Complete. Web. 20 Mar. 2013. The curly-haired baby looks out from the poster with sad eyes and tears dripping down his tawny cheeks. ''I'm twice as likely not to graduate high school because you had me as a teen,'' the text next to his head reads. In another poster, a dark-skinned little girl casts her eyes to the sky and says, ''Honestly Mom ... chances are he won't stay with you. What happens to me?'' These images were part of a public education campaign targeting teen pregnancy. Planned Parenthood of New York City felt the posters reinforced negative stereotypes, hurt and shamed teen mothers, and was the wrong approach to educating teens of the consequences of teen pregnancies. The city said the campaign's goal was to send a message about personal responsibility that would resonate with teenagers. This article shows how sensitive the subject of teen pregnancy can be and the varying opinions on which is the correct approach to educating teens. I would like to include various methods of creating awareness in my paper.
Thomas, Charles L. “Developmental Psychology” US: American Psychological Association Vol 43 (2007): p173-185. Academic Search Complete. Web. 18 Mar. 2013. This study examines the effects of school-based teen pregnancy intervention programs. Teens’ attitudes toward sexuality were recorded prior to post-intervention measures. The data from 1,136 middle school students was compared to teen students that were never exposed to intervention programs. It was seen that intervention programs impacted teens’ attitudes toward teen pregnancy in a positive way. One of the key topics of my paper is to educate teens as a preventative measure to teen pregnancy and this report supports that approach.
Weiss, Josie A. “Preventing Teen Pregnancy by Avoiding Risk Exposure.” American Journal of Health Studies. 25.4 (2010): p202. Academic Search Complete. Web. 18 Mar. 2013. This article explains data found during a research study of 20 teen females. They were asked how they felt about teen pregnancy and how it influences their sexual choices. The participants lived in risk-promoting environments, yet had avoided risky situations. All the girls had positive input from others, desired future success, and believed pregnancy at a young age would compromise achieving their long-term goals. The study speaks to the mindset necessary to avoid teen pregnancy. This is the same mentality I plan to promote as an alternative to teen pregnancy.
Williams-Wheeler, Dorrie. “The Unplanned Pregnancy Book for Teens and College Students.” Lightning Source Incorporated, (2005). Academic Search Complete. Web. 18 Mar. 2013. Wheeler’s book is intended to help and educate teen women through an unplanned pregnancy. She discusses options to help young woman decide whether to continue with her pregnancy and raise her child, have an abortion, or give up the child for adoption. If a teen decides to keep the child, the book includes information about programs such as WIC, welfare and Medicaid among other programs that can assist a woman facing an unplanned pregnancy. The book goes into detail about the abortion process and procedure, including mandatory waiting periods and parental consent laws. It also outlines the adoption process and different types of adoption. This book will help me write about the decision-making process pregnant teens go through.