1. 1.02 Teen Sexuality MacLeod Parenting and Child Development

2. Teen Sexuality  Refers to sexual feelings, behavior and development in adolescents and is a stage of human sexuality.  Ways teens show their sexuality  Attitudes  Ways of walking and moving  Speech  Dress

3. Aspects of Teen Sexuality  Physical  Hormonal changes  Boys – testosterone  Girls – estrogen  Intellectual  Changes in sense of responsibility  Changes in priorities  Emotional  Mood swings  Emotional ups and downs

4. Aspects of Teen Sexuality  Social  Attractions to new friends  Changing family relationships  Greater independence  Desire to spend more time with friends  Questioning parental authority  Effects of media on teen sexuality

5. Responsible Decisions about Abstinence versus Sexual Activity  Potential consequences of sexual activity  Pregnancy  Health risks  Impact on educational choices  Financial problems  Emotional and social stress

6. Teen Pregnancy  Risks  Poor eating habits – deprives mother and baby of adequate nutrition  Skeletal structure not fully developed  High blood pressure  Failure to go to the doctor  Exposure to harmful substances  Sexually Transmitted disease  Birth defects

7. Teen Pregnancy  Rubella  Low birth weight  Infant mortality rate  Getting pregnant again too soon  Social and emotional changes  Education and career