Showing posts with label teen pregnancy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label teen pregnancy. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Pregnant Pause by Han Nolan

Pregnant Pause by Han Nolan is a piece of writing that can inspire girls. It is similar to the shows Teen Mom and 16 and Pregnant that appear on MTV. 

Eleanor is 16 years old when she gets pregnant by her boyfriend, Lam. They soon get married after both families find out about the pregnancy and they live in a camp house that Lam’s parents offered them. Eleanor has to deal with many of Lam’s mistakes after they are married just so she can be with him. She is willing to stick with him as long as he shows some affection toward her. 

When their baby is born, however, Lam is nowhere near enough to see the birth. She is left alone with a baby who has been detected to have Down’s Syndrome. Her parents are constantly telling her she wouldn't be a good mother and she should think of adoption. In my point of view, her decision is inspiring because, although she is alone, she is still willing to keep the baby. She doesn't have a job, a house, a car or money but with a child in her life now she is willing to overcome any obstacles in the way of her and her baby’s  happiness. 


If you’re interested in finding out where she finally got to work (after only ten days of searching for a job), earn money and find a place to stay, read Pregnant Pause.
Casy E.

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Teen Issues and Teen Pregnancy

"Teen Issues" offers resources for teens, parents and teachers at CHS. Over the past semester we have covered issues concerning our teens such as: Coping with Divorce, Anxiety and Stress, Body Image & Eating Disorders, Bullying, and today's topic Teen Pregnancy. 

"If you're a child born to a teenage mother, you are more likely to become a teenage mother, and you're more likely to live in a resource-poor setting."  Melissa Gilliam University of Chicago has devoted her professional life to research.

WEGO counseling staff and social workers are willing to help you. Below are reliable resources available online and from our library that may also help.

Teen Pregnancy Interview-Good Morning America on You Tube


LRC Resources
Database: Teen Health and Wellness This database offers information on Sex and Reproduction, Sexual Choices and Birth Control along with Ten Great Questions to Ask Your Doctor
From our Book Shelves
Non Fiction Books
306.8743 JOH  It couldn’t happen to me: Three true stories of teenage moms by Beth Johnson

306.8742 TRA  Reality check: teenage fathers speak out


FictionThe Test by Peggy Kern  Liselle Mason is in high school and learns she is pregnant. This is Liselle struggle with what to do and who to trust.
After by Amy EfawThis straight A high school student and awesome soccer player is linked to an abandoned baby found in the trash and is accused of attempted murderDatabase

WebsiteOur Health Futures: A project by and for adolescent girls sponsored by the YWCA and Smith College