Bibliographies

• 23 Sept. 2007 http://www.dekalballiance.org/Teen_Pregnancy_Prevention/IMAG004.JPG.
• 24 Sept. 2007 http://www.doctorann.org/images/colour/2002/nocontraception_nosex2_150.gif.
• 24 Sept. 2007 http://www.graysondemocrats.com/images/test.jpg.
• "Clinics with Family Planning Services." Hawaii State Department of Health. 24 Sept. 2007 http://www.hawaii.gov/health/family-child-health/mchb/fp-docs/fp1.html.
• Nicolas, Claudine S. "’Obviously I’M Too Young’." The Maui News. 2007. 23 Sept. 2007 http://www.mauinews.com/story.aspx?id=9221.
• Strasburger, Victor C. "Teen Pregnancy Rates in the USA." Cool Nurse. 2007. 24 Sept. 2007 http://www.coolnurse.com/teen_pregnancy_rates.htm.
• "The National Day Quiz." Teenpregnancy.Org. 2007. 24 Sept. 2007 http://www.teenpregnancy.org/national/quiz/Default.asp?bhcp=1.
• 24 Sept. 2007 http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/01861/girl_baby_2.jpg.jpg.

Teen Pregnancy

A teenager holding her baby looking very stressed out and tired.

(http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/01861/girl_baby_2.jpg.jpg)

I could write a lecture you about how teen pregnancy can be a burden and how hard it is to raise a kid but, really how many times have to heard this from our parents, teachers, and maybe even our friends. So instead of lecturing you about things you have heard about millions of times why not list some things that you can think about.

• Babies need you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year!

Are you ready for that?

• Babies cost alot of $M$O$N$E$Y$!

Can you afford to provide for your child?

I could probably list millions of questions for you to think about but, that would just get you annoyed so I wouldn't, but remember choosing to get pregnant is a choice not a mistake.

How To Avoid Pregnancy

A teenage girl preventing herself from getting pregnant.

(http://www.doctorann.org/images/colour/2002/nocontraception_nosex2_150.gif)

• Abstinence- It is the only 100% way to not get pregnant.


• Contraception- There are different types of contraception such as the birth control pill or patch, condoms, spermicides, and many others.


• Saying "NO"- If you feel that you aren't ready then, always feel confrotable to saying," No."

Take A Test

This is a picture is symbolizing a person taking a test.

(http://www.graysondemocrats.com/images/test.jpg)

If you think you know everything there is to know about how to avoid sexual intercourse. Take this test that puts you in situations where you need to decide what to do.

Click On The Link
(http://www.teenpregnancy.org/national/quiz/Default.asp?bhcp=1)

Statistics

• One million teens in the USA will become pregnant over the next twelve months.

(Ninety-five percent of those pregnancies are unintended. About one third will end in abortion; one third will end in a miscarriage; and one third will continue their pregnancy to term and keep their baby.)

• More than half of them are 17 years old or younger when they have their first pregnancy.
• Approximately 40 percent of young women become pregnant before they reach 20 years old.
• Less than one-third of teens who have babies before the age of 18 finish high school.
• Almost half of all teen mothers end up on welfare.
• Less than 25 percent of births to teens occur within wedlock.

(Strasburger,2007)

Organizations That Can Help

Unplanned pregnancies are more common in these days in age. And sometimes teenagers feel like no one is there to help them , but in reality there are many locations on Maui for these teens. These organizations are there to provide guidance for you if you are pregnant so don't be afraid to call them.

Community Clinic of Maui • Phone: 871-7772

Planned Parenthood of Hawaii - Maui Office • Phone: 871-1176

Hana Health Center • Phone: 248-8294

Maui Community College, Health Center • Phone: 984-3493

Upcountry Medical Center • Phone: 572-9888

Interview By An Adult With A Teenage Child

1. Is teen pregnancy a serious problem?

Yes, more and more teens are getting pregnant.

2. Does the breakup of the family cause a teen to be sexual?

In some causes, because they're looking for that missing love or feeling wanted by someone.

3. Are parents responsible for their children's behavior?

No. It can be other children they hang around with and the way they act.

4. Do you think that media is in any way responsible for teen pregnancy?
In some ways because the type of movies and shows they show how to do things.