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Fabulous 99s in West Sussex has been selling pregnany tests for 99p, sparking outrage from parents who believe the cheap tests will encourage kids to have sex. A manager of the shop says it is mostly girls in their late teens buying the tests, although a few 15-year-olds have also made the purchase.Fabulous 99s in West Sussex has been selling pregnany tests for 99p, sparking outrage... more
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What kind of lessons can we learn here? During the Bush era, when abstinence education received increased funding, reports of teen pregnancy and STDs "rose sharply," according to a new report from the CDC. Birth rates had been in decline since 1991, but that trend has reversed in more than half the states since 2005, according to the Guardian. The report also finds that syphilis has increased by 50 percent among adolescent girls and that gonorrhea and AIDS among teens are on the rise as well. Abstinence education advocates say the problem is not the failure of their curriculum, but that they need more money to promote their "no sex before marriage" message.What kind of lessons can we learn here? During the Bush era, when abstinence education... more
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Birth rates among U.S. teens increased in 2006 and 2007, following large declines from 1991 to 2005, according to a new U.S. government study.
It found that previously improving trends in teens' and young adults' sexual and reproductive health have flattened or may be worsening in some cases.Birth rates among U.S. teens increased in 2006 and 2007, following large declines from... more
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Ending child poverty means ensuring America's young mothers receive quality health care, childcare, affordable housing and reliable transportation.
As of late it seems like a there is a good deal of discussion and focus on the topics of abstinence, teen pregnancy prevention, adoption and even the search for middle ground on the issue of abortion. All are subjects worthy of thoughtful discussion, debate and collaborative problem solving, but I find the discussion a bit ironic given that we are facing the first increase in teen pregnancy in 15 years.
Perhaps the teen pregnancy rate is on the rise because we're focusing on the symptoms and not the root causes. Yet there's something else that bothers me about this discussion, something that's left out. We're not talking about how to support teen parents, the ones who have already gotten pregnant and whose babies are here.
A June 23 ABC Primetime special called " Family Secrets" did a good job of presenting the issues and challenges of one segment of the teen parent population. Nearly all the stories told in the special were of young mothers with family support to help them face the trials and to share in the joys. For these young parents, an unintended pregnancy is the result of absent, forgotten or malfunctioning birth control in the life of an otherwise "average" or even "model" young adult. Still, even for these teens, we saw in ABC's special how hard it is for them to make it all work.
For other young parents, however, a birth control failure is the most recent misfortune in a lifetime of poverty, abuse, neglect, addiction and violence. Traumatic experiences have left these young people searching high and low for safety, belonging, love and support. And sometimes, creating a family seems like the only way to get it.
Moreover, in many cases teen pregnancy is a long family tradition. We refer to these young women as young mothers at the margin, because they live at the edge of the American dream, working to break the destructive cycles into which they were born.
There's more at the link...Ending child poverty means ensuring America's young mothers receive quality... more
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By showing interviews with teenagers who became parents and taping documentaries about their daily life, media will help sex educators to promote safe sex techniques among teens.By showing interviews with teenagers who became parents and taping documentaries about... more
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How far should a school go to get help for a pregnant teen?
A mom in Texas says her daughter's school crossed a line when they forced the girl to reveal her pregnancy to staff, then sent her for medical testing and counseling.
Considering it's a Christian school, it's not surprising the First Choice Pregnancy Center, where they sent the teen, just so happens to be one of those abstinence-only, pro-life organizations. But then the Trinity Christian School allegedly expelled the girl in May of 2008, two weeks shy of the end of school.
The girls mom is suing the school, church and specific staffers at the school. But it sounds like her biggest problems are with the center, which the lawsuit says, "The pregnancy center interviewed, counseled and tested Jane Doe without the consent or knowledge of her mother and disseminated her private medical information to [school Bible teacher Shannan] Morgan and [school counselor Brad] Watson without consent or authorization."
So there was a violation of HIPAA here on behalf of the center. Her health info should not have been given to school staff based on federal guidelines regarding the privacy of health information. It's inappropriate too that the school ordered any form of medical testing, and that the girl was forced to reveal her pregnancy. Again, that's private health information. Her pregnancy was not swine flu. It was not going to affect public health. It's where the school clearly crossed a line. As they did by kicking out a student for her pregnancy.How far should a school go to get help for a pregnant teen?
A mom in Texas says her... more
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Remember the NHS viral about teenage pregnancy that got blocked by YouTube within hours of it being posted last week? Well, it's apparently been viewed about 1.5 million times, according to Sky News. Even though YouTube blocked the original video, it went viral anyways. It's also a plug for the website Hey Babe, which offers young people advice on sex, relationships and pregnancy.
It's a pretty shocking video. See for yourself.
http://www.tressugar.com/3170649
Think it's going to keep kids from becoming parents too early?Remember the NHS viral about teenage pregnancy that got blocked by YouTube within... more
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Youtube has banned a recent video of a teen giving birth in a school playground as friends group around chanting!!
The NHS Trust of Leicester posted the clip, which used actors, on YouTube in a bid to scare the $*#t out of youngsters.
You got to love this nation!! Kids having kids at school?? That would scare the hell out of me.Youtube has banned a recent video of a teen giving birth in a school playground as... more
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A hard-hitting NHS viral advertising campaign about teenage pregnancy has been banned by YouTube for showing what appears to be a schoolgirl giving birth in a playground while being watched by students.
The video clip, posted by NHS Leceister, was unbranded and appeared to be real footage shot on a mobile phone and posted on YouTube.
This footage, which was blocked by YouTube after just 24 hours on the video sharing website, was designed to target the hard-to-reach teenage demographic.
In the past YouTube has said: "If your video shows someone getting hurt, attacked or humiliated, don't post it."
I agree with the first two, but humiliation is one of the founding fathers of viral. Without it we wouldn’t have Gary Brolsma, Star Wars Kid and many, many, many more. And what sort of a world would that be? A rubbish one.A hard-hitting NHS viral advertising campaign about teenage pregnancy has been banned... more
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The Candies Foundation announced Tuesday it has appointed teen mom Bristol Palin as its new ambassador. The foundation, which encourages abstinence to prevent pregnancy among teenage girls, has chosen Palin to help promote National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy on May 6.
In a release from the foundation, Palin said that she feels she can be an example to other young women about the consequences of teen pregnancy. "If I can prevent even one girl from getting pregnant, I will feel a sense of accomplishment," she said.
According to a press release, Palin will participate in a town hall on May 6 and in various interviews to promote the event.The Candies Foundation announced Tuesday it has appointed teen mom Bristol Palin as... more
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A 19-year-old girl who allegedly took an abortion pill illegal in Australia was charged with organising her own miscarriage and faces 14 years in jail for doing so. She's gotten support from pro-choice lobby groups who are against her charge and see this landmark case as setting "an ugly precedent for the rights of women."
The 21-year-old man who impregnated her is also being charged for attempting to procure and supply drugs to procure an abortion. The pair decided to terminate the pregnancy because they were too young themselves to have a child.
You may wonder, like I did, why she's being charged even though abortion is legal in Australia.
"In their first court appearance on Thursday, it was alleged the pair did not ask about the lawful process to have an abortion. Medical abortions are legal in Queensland but are often expensive with 90 per cent or more terminations performed in private clinics for a minimum out-of-pocket cost of about $370. But it remains an offence under the 100-year-old criminal code to access or procure an abortion."
What do you make of this case? Do you think she'll be sentenced?A 19-year-old girl who allegedly took an abortion pill illegal in Australia was... more
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Pregnant teenagers and young parents in the UK are to have the opportunity to gain nationally recognized qualifications in parenting for the first time, it was announced this week.
Those who are 'considering becoming pregnant' or are so already will learn about caring for newborn babies, breastfeeding, family finances and how to deal with toddler tantrums.
And they will be offered to girls of all ages. Some of the 1,000 girls who have already been on the course were just 12.
The country’s biggest exam board, Edexcel, will now recognize the course as an official qualification.
Courses are currently held in special training centres but they will be expanded and could even be funded by the Government.
However, family campaigners fear it will only encourage underage sex and lead some girls to continue with pregnancy despite their young age.Pregnant teenagers and young parents in the UK are to have the opportunity to gain... more
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Pre-birth nerves are to be expected in any first time mum and dad - but they are even less of a surprise in Germany's youngest parents-to-be!
Kathrin (13) and her 15-year-old boyfriend Christian are eagerly awaiting the arrival of daughter Selina, but the teenaged girl admits she is "terrified" about the impending birth.
The young couple, from Bergisch Gladbach, have packed the suitcase for the hospital and are excited about their new baby.
They have already bought pink clothes, bottles and a buggy.
Christian said: “It was really exciting buying all the baby things. We went to Cologne to go shopping and bought nearly everything in pink.”
He tenderly strokes his 13-year-old girlfriend’s pregnant belly. They met ten months ago and Kathrin became pregnant after the first time they had sex.
For the full story and photos head to BILD.comPre-birth nerves are to be expected in any first time mum and dad - but they are even... more
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The story of The Baby in the Wonderbread Bag begins like so many stories of teen pregnancy, with a young girl who has successfully concealed her pregnancy from family and friends. In this case, the 16 year old girl also had a history of mental illness. She appeared in the emergency room complaining of intermittent abdominal pain. Because she looked well, she was advised to wait while patients who were seriously ill were seen before her.The story of The Baby in the Wonderbread Bag begins like so many stories of teen... more
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Thirteen-year-old Alfie Patten is the victim of a scam, his girlfriend having been told to pretend he was the father of her baby so their families could strike lucrative deals with the media, a family friend has claimed.
IT'S A SCAM!Thirteen-year-old Alfie Patten is the victim of a scam, his girlfriend having been... more
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Alfie Patten was thrown into the spotlight this week for being a thirteen-year-old father. Now Richard Goodsell, 16, is claiming he is the father of the child, Maisie.Alfie Patten was thrown into the spotlight this week for being a thirteen-year-old... more
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The body of a baby boy was found Monday by authorities combing through 60 tons of trash. Police believe the baby boy died after being born to the girl early Tuesday and was put in trash that was picked up the next day.The body of a baby boy was found Monday by authorities combing through 60 tons of... more
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Bristol Palin, the 18-year-old daughter of former Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin, gave birth on Saturday to a healthy 7 lb., 7 oz., baby boy in Palmer, Alaska.
"We think it's wonderful," said Colleen Jones, the sister of Bristol's grandmother Sally Heath, who confirmed the news. "The baby is fine and Bristol is doing well. Everyone is excited."
The baby's name is Tripp Easton Mitchell Johnston and he was born at 5:30 a.m., according to Jones.
Baby Tripp takes his surname from his dad, Levi Johnston, an apprentice electrician and former Wasilla High School hockey player who has been dating Bristol for three years.
Bristol Palin is currently residing in Wasilla and completing her high-school diploma through correspondence courses.
Johnston is studying to become an electrician. He told the Associated Press in October that he and fiancée Bristol plan to wed in 2009 and raise the child together.Bristol Palin, the 18-year-old daughter of former Republican vice-presidential... more
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