Parenting Perspective: Ch. 6 Teens and Parenting Parenting Perspective: Brainstorm a list of ways a couple can show they care for one another besides having sex.
Objectives Discuss the problems associated with teens having children Recognize and discuss pressures and circumstances that increase the risk of teen pregnancy Describe the impact of teen pregnancy on teens, their children, families, and society Give reasons and suggestions for practicing abstinence Evaluate options for teen parents Suggest sources of support for teen parents
Parents Too Soon 1995 = 1/20 teens had a baby 13% of all births in country “children having children” Few teens are ready physically, emotionally, and financially to meet the demands of parenting Daily life for teens should involve new feeling and experiences Teen years = time for exploring life’s possibilities and preparing to meet challenges later in life
Roots of Teen Pregnancy INTERNAL PRESSURES Sexual Feelings Reluctance to Talk Desire for Love and Affection EXTERNAL PRESSURES Societal Pressures Pressure from Peers Pressure from Partners
Effects of Teen Pregnancy Medical Problems Financial Responsibility Education and Job Concerns Emotional Problems Effects on the Children Effects on the Families Impact on Society
Options for Teen Parents Single Parenthood Marriage Adoption
Sources of Support Parents and Family School Counselors Health Care Professionals Religious Leaders Social Service Organizations
Looking For Solutions Guidance from Parents is a MUST Media Attention Educational Programs Promotion of Teen Responsibility