1. Teen Pregnancy & Parenthood Realities of Teen Pregnancy
Chapter 4 Section 1
Human Growth & Development

2. Teen Sexuality Sexuality & sexual activity are not the same thing
Sexuality: refers to a person’s view of himself of herself as a male of female
Involves much more than physical maturity or the ability to be sexually active
Sexuality has physical, intellectual, emotional, and social aspects
You show sexuality in the way you walk, talk, move, dress, and laugh
Changing hormones (chemicals in the body) shape these changes

3. Teen Sexuality
Hormones have an emotional impact as well, causing mood swings and emotional ups and downs
Messages about sexual activity are everywhere (television, radio, movies, commercials, and music)
Often imply that sexual activity is a necessary part of sexuality (it is not)
Peer Pressure: the influence of other teens
With pressures it is easy to lose sight of what is important

4. Values and Sexuality
Values help shape how each person answers the important questions in life
Trust, self respect, respect for others, commitment, and loyalty
By drawing on your values, you can choose to build a sense of your own sexuality without becoming sexually active

5. Consequences of Sexual Activity
Sexual activity can cause some serious problems
STDs are preventable by abstinence
Abstinence: avoiding sexual activity
STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease): spread from one person to another by sexual contact
AIDS
Chlamydia
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Hepatitis B
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Many others, but these are listed on the chart on page 121

6. Pregnancy Possible consequence of sexual activity Affect both partners
Types of Problems related to teen pregnancy
Health Risks
Education
Financial Problems
Emotional & Social Stress