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what are the teen pregnancy options?
single parent, teen marriage, adoption, and abortion.
define family.
a group of two or more people who care about and are committed to each other.
what are the benefits of being a member of a family?
basic pychological needs met.
provide safe environment.
sense of belonging: first connection to the world.
opportunity to be loved and to love.
emotional support.
encouragement.
what are the family types?
nuclear biological, nuclear foster, nuclear adoption, extended, single-parent, and blended.
what is nuclear?
two generations sharing the same household. (mother, father, child.)
what is biological?
genetically connected.
what is foster?
legal but temporary.
what is adoption?
legal but permanent.
what is extended?
a family group that includes relatives other than parents and children living in the same household.
what is single-parent?
a family group of one parent and at least one child living in the same household.
what is blended?
a family group that consists of parents and at least one child from a previous relationship living in the same household.
what are the six characteristics of a healthy/functional family?
commitment.
time together.
communication.
appreciation.
shared beliefs.
coping skills.
what considerations are necessary when pondering the decisions to become a parent?
emotional maturity, desire for parenthood, health, and management skills.
what is emotional maturity?
ability to put someone’s needs ahead of your own.
what is desire for parenthood?
you need to understand why you want to be a parent.
what is health?
everyone in the family should be healthy so the child is healthy.
what are management skills?
how well you can manage your time + money.
what are the major advantages of parenting?
pride in watching a child grow.
chance to shape the future.
become more responsible.
what are the major disadvantages to being a parent?
expensive.
less time for yourself, your spouse, and your friends.
24/7, life long.
what are the internal influences on teen pregnancy?
sexual feelings.
reluctance to talk.
desire for love + affection.
what are the external influences on teen pregnancy?
societal pressures.
pressure from peers.
pressure from partner.
what are the types of birth control?
hormonal.
barrier.
IUD.
methods based on info.
permanent sterilization.
what is a condom?
barrier type. thin latex rolled onto the penis.
what are oral contraceptives?
hormonal type. Oral contraceptives are birth control pills taken by mouth to prevent pregnancy. They contain hormones that prevent ovulation and thicken cervical mucus.
what is depo-provera?
hormonal type. Depo-Provera is a hormonal contraceptive injection containing medroxyprogesterone acetate, used to prevent pregnancy. works the same as BC pills.
what is the birth control patch?
hormonal type. The birth control patch is a small, adhesive patch that releases hormones into the body to prevent pregnancy. It is worn on the skin and is changed weekly. works same as other hormonals.
what are birthcontrol implants?
hormonal type. Birth Control Implants: Birth control implants are small, flexible rods placed under the skin that release hormones to prevent pregnancy. They are highly effective and can last for several years. works the same as other hormonals.
what is the birth control ring?
hormonal type. Birth Control Ring: The birth control ring is a small, flexible ring inserted into the vagina to prevent pregnancy. It releases hormones similar to those in birth control pills.
what is emergency contraception?
hormonal type. Emergency contraception is a method to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. It is usually a pill that is swallowed. works best when taken within 72 hours. floods ovaries with hormones to stop ovulation.
what country has the highest teen pregnancy rate?
the USA
how many teen couples will get pregnant in a year having unprotected sex?
9 out 10.
what are the four factors that are most likely predict whether or not a young woman will become pregnant?
parents’ level of education.
young womans’ educational expectations of themselves.
locus of control.
confidence in graduating from highschool.
what percent of births to teen moms are fathered by adult men over 20?
50%
what is the greatest pressure to have sex?
peer pressure.
is the teen pregnancy rate in the US steadily declining?
yes
how many teen mothers were on welfare when they had their first child?
half of them.
are children of teen mothers twice as likely to be abused and neglected?
yes.
are sons of teen mothers THREE times more likely to end up in jail?
yes.
do half of the teen pregnancies that occur in the US end in abortions?
no.
how old do you have to be to have an abortion without parental consent?
18+.
what of percent of teen girls who get pregnant are able to get their highschool diploma?
30%.
how much does it cost to raise a child to age 22?
1.45 mil.
are female athletes less likely to do all the sex stuff?
yup.
what percent of highschool students have never had sexual intercourse?
30%.
how effective are hormonal BC methods?
99%.
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