1. UNIT 8: SEX ED
TEEN PARENTING

2. TEEN PARENTHOOD 78% of teen pregnancies are unplanned
80% of teen fathers do not stay with the mothers of their babies(stayteen.org)
Parents make many adjustments to their lives when they have a child. What changes do new parents make?

3. PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Basic physical needs: food, clothing, shelter, medical care
Developmental and emotional needs
Unconditional love, proper nurturing, education
Guidance, understanding of right & wrong, development of good self-concept
Self-direction & accepting responsibility

4. IMPACT ON TEEN PARENTS
PHYSICAL: strain on your body, risk of medical complications: early/prolonged labor, high blood pressure, anemia
EMOTIONAL/MENTAL: stress, depression, frustration, strained relationships
SOCIAL: isolation, loss of friends, miss out on activities

5. IMPACT ON TEENS CONT.
LEGAL: possible consequences if underage, court ordered child support, custody issues, adoption, safe delivery program
ECONOMIC: more difficult to finish high school, less likely to meet career goals, more likely to end up in poverty

6. RESOURCES
WHERE CAN YOU GO TO GET INFORMATION AND/OR COUNSELING ON THESE ISSUES?
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS & SEXUAL VIOLENCE:
SHACC, Diane Peppler, Local counselors/therapists, website with validity(loveisrespect.org), hotline(Nat’l Teen Dating Abuse Helpline)
CONTRACEPTION & PREGNANCY:
Chippewa County Health Dept, family doctor, IHS, website with validity(plannedparenthood.org)

7. RESOURCES CONT.
ADOPTION: Website with validity, Reliable Adoption Agency, Department of Health and Human Services, Anishnaabek Community & Family Services

8. SAFE DELIVERY STARTED JANUARY 1, 2001
Purpose: to end the tragedy of unwanted newborns being abandoned
Unharmed newborns up to 3 days old may be surrendered to a “safe place”
“safe places” include: hospital, police department, fire department
28 days to petition the court if you change your mind