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UNIT 9: SEX EDTEEN PARENTING
TEEN PARENTHOOD
78% OF TEEN PREGNANCIES ARE UNPLANNED
Parents make many adjustments to their lives when they have a child. What changes do new parents make?
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
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
IMPACT ON TEENS CONT.
LEGAL: possible consequences if underage, adoption, safe delivery program
ECONOMIC: more difficult to finish high school, less likely to meet career goals, more likely to end up in poverty
RESOURCES
WHERE CAN YOU GO TO GET INFORMATION AND/OR COUNSELING ON THESE ISSUES?
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS & SEXUAL VIOLENCE:SHACC, Diane Peppler, website with validity, hotlineCONTRACEPTION & PREGNANCY:Chippewa County Health Dept, family doctor, website with validity
RESOURCES CONT.
ADOPTION:Website with validity, Reliable Adoption Agency, Department of Health and Human Services
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
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