Unplanned Teen Pregnancy

Unplanned Teen Pregnancy
Challenges and Choices?

Watch the 5 minute DVD “Too Young”

Teen Parenthood Overview: Telling Your Parents You Are Pregnant.
Adoption Abortion

Telling Your Parents You Are Pregnant
This slide is for students NOT in school (either absent or Home Instruction) Telling Your Parents You Are Pregnant Read the article ( )in class together. If you are not in class that day, you need to write a three paragraph summary of the article after reading it. After reading the article, you should reflect on the challenges of telling your parents that you are pregnant, or for guys, that you got someone pregnant.

Telling Your Parents… Imagine you are pregnant or you got someone pregnant and you need to tell your parents. Create a dialogue that you could have with your parents to explain your situation.

Telling Your Parents… This should look like a play: Decide the setting and the characters, then decide what you would say, and imagine what they would say. The conversation should be about ¾ of a page to a page long.

Take it home and get it signed, and turn it in next class.
Telling Your Parents… Take it home and get it signed, and turn it in next class. Tell your parents that it is a HEALTH ASSIGNMENT – DON’T SCARE THEM into thinking that you are really in this situation and that you are using the dialogue to confess your troubles!

Teen Parenthood Stats The U.S. has the highest teen pregnancy rate in the industrialized world – twice as high as in England or Canada, and ten times higher as in Switzerland.

Teen Parenthood Stats The U.S. teen pregnancy rate dropped every year since 2006.

Teen Parenthood Stats About 1 in 3 women become pregnant at least once before they're 20.

Teen Parenthood Stats A sexually active teen who does not use contraceptives has a 90% chance of becoming pregnant within a year.

Teen Parenthood Stats Only a third of teen mothers earn their high school diploma. And only 1.5% have a college degree by age 30.

Teen Parenthood Stats Girls born to teen mothers are more likely to be teen mothers themselves. Boys born to teen moms are more likely to end up in prison.

Teen Parenthood Stats 75% of girls and over half of boys report that girls who have sex do so because their boyfriends want them to. 8 in 10 girls and 6 in 10 boys say they wish they had waited until they were older to have sex.

Teen Parenthood Stats Most teens (6 in 10) and adults (3 in 4) believe that teen boys often receive the message that they are “expected to have sex.”

Teen Parenthood Stats Diapers are expensive, but it's nothing compared to the $9 billion that teen pregnancy costs the United States each year. This includes increased spending in child welfare costs and public sector health care.

The Cost of Raising a Child
Click here to calculate how much it might cost to raise a child in your area. Why are teen pregnancy rates different in NYC than in other areas?

Teen Parenthood Video and article about two teens struggling as future teen parents.

Teen Parenthood Now after spending time looking at the negative aspects and hard reality of teen parenthood, work with a small group and list the positive aspects of teen parenthood.

Teen Parenthood Some positives might include:
Younger people have more energy. Maturity (hopefully) comes quickly(responsibility, independence, time management, accountability) Will be closer in age to child, maybe have a better relationship?

The Cost to Society & Taxpayers (You)
Welfare and food stamps: 75 percent of teen mothers end up on welfare within five years of the birth of their first child. Medical care: Cost to provide medical care to teen mothers and their children: $2 billion annually. Foster care: The public costs associated with children of adolescent mothers who end up in foster care were $2.3 billion. CONSEQUENCES FOR THE CHILDREN OF ADOLESCENT MOTHERS The odds are stacked against the offspring of adolescent mothers from the moment they enter the world. As they grow, they are more likely than children of later childbearers to have health and cognitive disadvantages and to be neglected or abused. The daughters of adolescent mothers are more likely to become adolescent moms themselves, and the sons are more likely to wind up in prison. Almost half of her children’s medical bills—$1,794— is paid for by the taxpayers in the form of publicly supported health subsidies. After other variables are controlled for, including the poorer health of children of adolescent mothers, the typical adolescent mother actually consumes an average of $562 more a year on healthcare for her children than does her counterpart who delays childbearing until age 20 or 21. At the same time, she spends $144 a year less out-of-pocket, while the public pays $776 more through Medicaid and other publicly funded health insurance for her children than they pay for children of otherwise similar childbearers. Based on this estimate, the health-services dimension ofadolescent childbearing costs taxpayers about $1.5 billion more each year than if girls age 17 and younger had delayed parenthood.

“What are the chances of a child growing up in poverty if… ”
The mother gave birth as a teen? The parents were unmarried when the child was born? The mother did not receive a high school diploma or GED? 27% if one of these facts apply 42% if two of these facts apply 64% if three of these facts apply Simply put: If these three facts apply, a child’s chances of growing up in poverty are 9 times greater

But if none of these things happen, a child’s chance of growing up in poverty is 7 percent. The National Campaign To Prevent Teen Pregnancy

KIDS WITH KIDS Read the article “KIDS WITH KIDS”
Answer the questions in the packet.

The Adoption Option Pros and cons of choosing to have the baby and give the child to people who want to be parents.

Facts and Figures Are these statements True or False?
Only about 1,000 children are adopted each year in the United States.

Facts and Figures Only about 1,000 children are adopted each year in the United States. (False) Explanation: Actually, more than 80,000 children are adopted in the United States each year.19 There are currently 1.5 million adopted children in the United States, more than 2% of all children.

Facts and Figures Most families who adopt children do so because they are infertile – that is, they cannot get pregnant.

Facts and Figures Most families who adopt children do so because they are infertile – that is, they cannot get pregnant. (False) Explanation: Although many families do choose adoption for this reason, over half of U.S. families with adopted children also include birth or stepchildren.

Facts and Figures Most adopted children were adopted when they were babies.

Facts and Figures Most adopted children were adopted when they were babies. (False) Explanation: Approximately 14,000 infants are adopted each year because the birth mother voluntary chooses to make an adoption plan for the baby. Most children are actually adopted from foster care, and are usually not babies when they are adopted. •Only 17% of all adoptions involve birth mothers making an adoption plan while still pregnant. • 68% are adopted out of foster care.

Facts and Figures 4) If a woman chooses adoption for her baby, she needs to get written permission from the person she got pregnant with.

Facts and Figures If a woman chooses adoption for her baby, she needs to get written permission from the person she got pregnant with. (True) Explanation: The person a woman got pregnant with is the biological father of the baby, and if he can be located, he must give his permission to make an adoption plan.

Facts and Figures If someone decides to plan for an adoption, they can pick the family that adopts their baby, if they want to.

Facts and Figures If someone decides to plan for an adoption, they can pick the family that adopts their baby, if they want to (True) Explanation: Almost all adoptions today work this way – they are called “open adoptions.” In an open adoption, the birth mother or birth parents are able to choose the family who will adopt the baby, and they are able to have ongoing contact with the baby after he or she is adopted. Some people send letters and pictures, while other people have regular in-person visits.

Facts and Figures It is legal to buy someone’s baby, as long as everyone involved agrees to it.

Facts and Figures It is legal to buy someone’s baby, as long as everyone involved agrees to it (False) Explanation: Although birth parents are sometimes reimbursed for costs associated with the pregnancy, adoptive parents do not ever “buy” the baby. Adoption is a legal process, and there are many laws that govern it. Individuals who wish to adopt must work with an adoption agency or an adoption lawyer.

Open Adoption vs. Closed Adoption
Types of Adoption Open Adoption vs. Closed Adoption

Open Adoption An open adoption is where the adoptive parents and birth parents meet prior to the adoption going through. Not only do they gain contact prior to the adoption but they will usually maintain contact throughout the life of the child. This provides a way for the birth parents to stay informed about their birth child and maintain contact with the whole family.

Closed Adoption In a closed adoption the parents, both adoptive and birth ones, are in the dark as to who each other is. The child who is adopted will also be unaware of who the actual birth parents are because the file is often sealed in a closed adoption.

Closed Adoption Although some may point to some benefits in closed adoptions, it often creates stress as the adopted child ages and wonders where their parents may be.

Myths and Facts MYTH: A really caring mother would never give up her child and you don't deserve to be a mother if you choose adoption. FACT: A mother who unselfishly creates an adoption plan for her child is placing her child's best interest above her own.

Myths and Facts MYTH: My child will hate me.
FACT: You cannot control how your child will feel, but when they get older you can explain that you made the best decision possible in a bad situation, and you tried to put your child’s needs above your own.

Myths and Facts MYTH: Adoption is a cop out when you don’t want to be accountable for your own actions. FACT: Adoption requires a strong and responsible person. Making the choice for your child to be raised in an environment that can provide the things you are not able to at this time is very brave and responsible

Myths and Facts MYTH: Adopted children will have troubled lives.
FACT: Adopted children do as well as or better than their non-adopted counterparts. Adopted children score equal to or higher than their peers on indicators of school performance and social competence. They also are not more likely to be involved in crime or negative behaviors.

Myths and Facts MYTH: No one will love a child like their biological parents. FACT: While it is true that a biological parent holds tremendous love for their child, it is not a matter of biology. It is not inherited. An adopted couple's love for your child is the result of a lot of effort and desire to be a parent.

Myths and Facts MYTH: If I put my child up for adoption, I will always wonder what their life is like and where they are. FACT: This has been true in the past when all adoptions were closed and the child was taken from the birth mother and she had to live the rest of her life never knowing what became of her child. With open adoptions, this is not an issue.

Abortion

Abortion Weighing the pros and cons of this pregnancy option.

U.S. Still Split on Abortion: 47% Pro-Choice, 46% Pro-Life No decline in voters who prioritize abortion issue, now at 19%

Poll criteria Results When the woman's life is endangered? 85% When the pregnancy was caused by rape or incest? 76% When the woman just doesn’t want to be a mother? 29% When there is evidence that the baby may be physically or mentally impaired? 75% When the woman or family cannot afford the child? 33%

Myths and Facts about Abortion
Most abortions only take 5 or 10 minutes, even though the woman is usually in the clinic for 2 to 3 hours.

Most abortions only take 5 or 10 minutes, even though the woman is usually in the clinic for 2 to 3 hours. (True) Explanation: The surgical abortion procedure takes about 5-10 minutes. The appointment is much longer, including time for paperwork, preparation, and time to rest afterwards.

Abortion: True or False?
If a woman has an abortion, she is more likely to have a miscarriage later in life.

If a woman has an abortion, she is more likely to have a miscarriage later in life. (False) Explanation: Women who have an abortion, or even several abortions, are no more likely to have a miscarriage than women who have never had an abortion.

If a woman wants to have an abortion, she needs to get written permission from the person she got pregnant with.

If a woman wants to have an abortion, she needs to get written permission from the person she got pregnant with. (False) Explanation: In New Jersey a pregnant woman or teenager does not have to have permission from anyone to receive an abortion. This includes the person she got pregnant with, her parents, or her husband or boyfriend.

Most women end up waiting until pretty late in their pregnancy to have an abortion.

Most women end up waiting until pretty late in their pregnancy to have an abortion. (False) Explanation: The overwhelming majority of abortions are performed in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy 88% of all abortions are performed before the first 12 weeks.

There is a pill you can buy at the store that makes you have an abortion.

There is a pill you can buy at the store that makes you have an abortion. (False) Explanation: There are two pills that people sometimes get confused with each other. One is prescribed by a doctor for a woman who wants a “medical abortion.” She can only get this pill from a doctor – it cannot just be bought in a store. The other pill – called Emergency Contraception (the most well-known brand is Plan B -- is a special birth control pill that can be taken after sex. Plan B does not cause an abortion, just helps to prevent a pregnancy. Anyone who is 17 or older can buy this pill at the store, and they do not need a prescription from a doctor.

If a woman is pregnant and wants to give birth, her boyfriend or parents can legally make her have an abortion or adoption instead.

If a woman is pregnant and wants to give birth, her boyfriend or parents can legally make her have an abortion or adoption instead. (False) Explanation: No one can force a woman to have an abortion or make an adoption plan. She does not need anyone’s permission to become a parent.

Abortion Abortion in the United States has been legal in every state since the United States Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, in Prior to "Roe", there were exceptions to the abortion ban in at least 10 states; "Roe" established that a woman has a right to decide whether or not to carry a pregnancy to term, but that this right must be balanced against a state's interest in preserving fetal life. How many of you know what Roe v. Wade is? As 18 year olds who can vote, you should know the political ramifications of this case.

Mandatory waiting period laws in the U.S.
Oklahoma currently has the longest waiting period, a whopping 72 hours. Mandatory waiting period laws in the U.S. Yellow: No mandatory waiting period Blue: Waiting period of less than 24 hours Brown: Waiting period of 24 hours or more Gray: Waiting period law currently enjoined

Abortion counseling laws in the U.S.
Light blue: No mandatory counselling Blue: Counselling in person, by phone, mail, and/or other Dark blue: Counselling in person only Gray: Counselling law enjoined

Mandatory ultrasound laws in the U.S.
Red: Mandatory. Must display image. Dark magenta: Mandatory. Must offer to display image. Light magenta: Mandatory. Law temporarily unenforceable. Yellow: Not mandatory. Must offer ultrasound. Tan: Not mandatory. If ultrasound is performed, must offer to display image. Gray: Not mandatory.

Reasons For Abortion 25.5% Wants to postpone childbearing.
21.3% Cannot afford a baby. 14.1% Partner issues. 12.2% Too young to be a mother. 10.8% Education/career conflicts. 7.9% Want no (more) children. 3.3% Risk to fetal health. 2.8% Risk to maternal health. 2.1% Other. Write three in your notes

Reasons For LATE Abortion (After 16 weeks)
71% Woman didn't recognize she was pregnant or misjudged gestation 48% Woman found it hard to make arrangements for abortion 33% Woman was afraid to tell her partner or parents 24% Woman took time to decide what to do 8% Woman waited for her relationship to change 8% Someone pressured woman not to have abortion 6% Woman didn't know timing is important 5% Woman didn't know she could get an abortion 2% A fetal problem was diagnosed late in pregnancy 11% Other. Write three in your notes

When People Abort in NJ Why week 24? It was determined that week 24 was the time when a fetus could live outside of the body. Now, new evidence suggests that a fetus could survive at an earlier date, and there is a chance that they will move the last week for an abortion to week In many states, INCLUDING NEW JERSEY, abortions cannot take place after week 24.

The medical advances are showing that babies can survive outside the mothers womb earlier than 24 weeks, so there is a movement to change the law to 20 weeks. Write answers in notes, call on students to share answers.

There is some support for this new law.
Do you support or oppose banning abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy? Write answers in notes, call on students to share answers.

Cost of Abortion The cost of an abortion varies depending on factors such as location, facility, timing, and type of procedure. In 2009, a nonhospital abortion at 10 weeks’ gestation ranged from $90 to $1,800 (average: $430), whereas an abortion at 20 weeks’ gestation ranged from $350 to $4,520 (average: $1,260). Costs are higher for a medical abortion than a first-trimester surgical abortion. Write in notes.

Myth: Abortion will be less emotional than adoption. I can move on and not have to think about it. Fact: Over 70% of the women who have abortions agree that abortion involves a baby, (not a zygote, embryo, or group of cells) and experience negative feelings about the abortion. (C.Reardon, ).

Myth: Abortion is the cheapest way for me to take care of my unplanned pregnancy. Fact: Abortion can cost anywhere from $500 to $2,000. These costs are not covered by insurance. There are state assistance and community programs available to assist with the costs of parenting. A woman who chooses adoption has no expenses and may receive pregnancy related living expenses to help with the costs of the pregnancy and time off work.

Myth: Abortion is the only option that allows a woman to go on with life and live out their dreams. Fact: While abortion allows a woman a choice to continue with her dreams and not have to delay plans for the future to raise her child, it is not the only option. Adoption allows women to continue with school and other dreams as well after carrying the baby for nine months, you can resume working towards other life goals.

Read this article and discuss

Sexuality Laws

1. Does New Jersey require sexuality education?

1. Does New Jersey require sexuality education? YES

2. _________________ must be covered and stressed as the only completely effective protection against unplanned pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and HIV/AIDS.

2. _ABSTINENCE__ must be covered and stressed as the only completely effective protection against unplanned pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and HIV/AIDS.

3. Age of Minority: You are considered a minor (someone who is not an adult) if you are under ______ years old.

3. Age of Minority: You are considered a minor (someone who is not an adult) if you are under ____18__ years old.

4. In the eyes of the law, teenagers of certain ages cannot legally agree to sex until they reach a specific age. This is called the “age of _________________.” In New Jersey, you can legally consent to sexual intercourse when you become ________ years old.

4. In the eyes of the law, teenagers of certain ages cannot legally agree to sex until they reach a specific age. This is called the “age of __consent_______________.” In New Jersey, you can legally consent to sexual intercourse when you become ___16_____ years old.

5. Public schools in your state have a __________ _________ Law in effect, which is a statewide anti-harassment and/or nondiscrimination laws that include the categories of sexual orientation and gender identity.

5. Public schools in your state have a ____safe______ _schools________ Law in effect, which is a statewide anti-harassment and/or nondiscrimination laws that include the categories of sexual orientation and gender identity.

6. You (circle DO or DON’T) don’t need permission from a parent or guardian to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV in your state. If you are _________ or older you can also consent to treatment. However, a physician may (but is not required to) inform your parent/guardian.

6. You DON’T don’t need permission from a parent or guardian to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV in your state. If you are ____13_____ or older you can also consent to treatment. However, a physician may (but is not required to) inform your parent/guardian.

7. What is the minimum age to buy condoms in NJ? ________________

7. What is the minimum age to buy condoms in NJ
7. What is the minimum age to buy condoms in NJ? ____no minimum age____________

8. In New Jersey, what is the age that you are legally allowed to get an abortion?______________

8. In New Jersey, what is the age that you are legally allowed to get an abortion?
___No minimum age ___________

9. What is the waiting period for abortions in NJ
9. What is the waiting period for abortions in NJ? (many states will make you wait a certain number of days between your initial appointment and the time that you are allowed to have the abortion)________________

9. What is the waiting period for abortions in NJ
9. What is the waiting period for abortions in NJ? (many states will make you wait a certain number of days between your initial appointment and the time that you are allowed to have the abortion)___no waiting time in NJ

10. You do need a prescription from a doctor or health care provider to get a pregnancy test. TRUE or FALSE?

10. You do need a prescription from a doctor or health care provider to get a pregnancy test. FALSE
NOTE: You can purchase a pregnancy test from a pharmacy, grocery store, or online. ($10 and $18) You can also take a pregnancy test at a doctor’s office or clinic, like Planned Parenthood. Many clinics offer free or reduced-fee pregnancy tests.

11. If you are _______ or older you can go directly to a pharmacy and ask to buy emergency contraception.

11. If you are 17 or older you can go directly to a pharmacy and ask to buy emergency contraception.

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