i thought parents might wanna know to prevent teen pregnancy=)
By angelzfangz
@angelzfangz (244)
Philippines
September 15, 2010 4:48am CST
i have read something about preventing teen pregnancy and im sure parents round here might wanna know so i tried to share something with you guys here....
parents must invest in their relationship with their daughters studies show that children with poor self esteem and a shaky family environment are more likely to become sexually active. They don't have self confidence to say no--and may turn to their counterpart the males for affirmation they don't get at home.
parents should talk to their daughter no matter how awkward it may seem about the deed.. Avoiding the topic won't make it go away. Talk frankly about pre marital S and its consequences. Though she'll probably roll her eyes, she will remember what you say-- and is at least aware of your expectations.
parents should not be over protective... Being too strict inspires rebellion. Trusting her puts the pressure on her not to break that trust.
THANX FOR READING!!! HAPPY MYLOTTING AND GOOD LUCK TO PARENTING=)
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@daliaj (5674)
• India
15 Sep 10
Teen pregnancy is a big issue in today's world. I think the parents should be clever enough to deal with their children in such a way that this would not happen. Every parent is responsible to take care of their children and handle them in a good way especially when they are in their teens. They should be able to understand their children in teenage and be able to provide them with good support, care, and affection.
@angelzfangz (244)
• Philippines
16 Sep 10
I know that being a teenager is hard and complicated..yeah i agree that parents should understand teenagers so that they can reach out to them whenever tey want to say something important the difficult part is teenagers are not easily understood so being a teen we must also be mindful that our parents are reaching out to us and that let us meet halfway so there will be no problems=)
@rmorefield (941)
• United States
15 Sep 10
While I agree with you that we need to teach our daughters responsibility, I also think that our sons need the same lesson. I am mom to two boys and two girls. I don't want one of my sons to be sexually active and irresponsible any more than I want one of my daughters to. It is just as much my son's responsibility to not bring home a pregnant girl, or a disease.
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@rmorefield (941)
• United States
15 Sep 10
Thank you for understanding how the general public treats these girls. I was one of them. When I had my first child, I had just turned eighteen. I was pregnant my senior year of high school with her, and the principal actually tried to talk me into dropping out because I was a popular girl and he didn't want others to follow my footsteps. Those are the exact words he used!! Yes, I was popular. Kids I didn't even know were walking up to me to offer congrats. I wasn't one who tried to hide it. But I also wasn't proud of it. It was just something that happened, and I dealt with it openly. I don't believe in abortion for the sake of birth control, so I now have a thirteen-year-old. Anyway, people in the community looked down on me and acted as if I had shamelessly thrown myself at this boy. They treated him as if it was expected for him to be active and irresponsible. My parentes were treated horribly because they openly supported me and never acted ashamed. It was an unfortunate blessing.
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@angelzfangz (244)
• Philippines
16 Sep 10
my sister undergo the same experience like yours and i believe the best part of it all is when you deliver them healthy... everything else fade and all you feel is love for your child.... i salute you for not resorting to abortion it is awful that others do=(......anyway good luck and have fun being a mom and my Lotting=)
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@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
15 Sep 10
I know a 14 year old girl. She goes into and out of some different relationships. She has one boyfriend and they last about 4 months. Then they split up and she stays with her next boyfriend for around 6 months. Her mother has got her daughter put on a long lasting type of birth control. Her mother is divorced and she began a relationship with another man. Her mother was on an oral form of birth control when she got pregnant. Her mother has now got a baby son.
I have a teenage son and he is interested in studying for his school work. He likes gaming. When my daughter becomes a teenager I will talk to her about it being fine to say no thank you in a teen relationship. I will mention that although many girls and ladies are on birth control sometimes it can fail. That female I will explain can end up getting pregnant. I will trust my daughter and not be over protective.
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@angelzfangz (244)
• Philippines
16 Sep 10
i agree with you sons should also be aware coz they too are affected with this kind of issue=) good luck parenting and good luck mylotting=)
@elleb0418 (1107)
• Philippines
16 Sep 10
Parenting is a very hard responsibility.For my daughter,in terms of discipline I am very strict to it,but as a mother I am not too protective.Yes you are right being very protective makes a kid rebellious.I am very open to her,we talks everything like friends,she shares all to me like her crushes and everything.She doesn't have secrets and for me it is good between a mother and a daughter.
Today teen pregnancy is quite a trends but to be able to skip this situation parents should always have the time to their kids for a talk.
@barath007 (42)
• India
16 Sep 10
According to the CDC, the rates of teen pregnancy may be on their way back up after falling for the last 15 years......
The most important thing parents can do to prevent teen pregnancy is to be involved in their teen's lives. Spend time with your teen every day. Talk to your teen and not only tell them that you are there for them, but show it in your actions. Get interested in what your teen is interested in and if they have no interests, help them find some. Be active as a family and show your unconditional love. The more you are involved with your teen, the more you will be able to keep up open lines of communication about tough issues like teen pregnancy and the more you will help your teen avoid this problem.
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@angelzfangz (244)
• Philippines
16 Sep 10
yes it is very very important that parents is submerged in the life of their children that much so they will be able to guide them every step of the way..=) by being open to each other they can discuss a lot f things and that they can shed light on the decision their children will do...=)
