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Teen Pregnancy and Parenthood

Teen Pregnancy and Parenthood. Chapter Four. Teen Sexuality. Sexuality—a person’s concept of himself or herself as a male or female Expressed in various ways Teens are in the process or establishing their own sexuality Hormones—body’s chemicals Cause mood swings and emotional ups and downs

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Teen Pregnancy and Parenthood

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  1. Teen Pregnancy and Parenthood Chapter Four

  2. Teen Sexuality • Sexuality—a person’s concept of himself or herself as a male or female • Expressed in various ways • Teens are in the process or establishing their own sexuality • Hormones—body’s chemicals • Cause mood swings and emotional ups and downs • Peer pressure—the influence of people one’s own age

  3. Values and Sexuality • Values—the principles a person considers important and uses to guide his or her life • All people have values

  4. Consequences of Sexual Activity • Sexually Transmitted Diseases • Pregnancy • Abstinence– Abstaining from sexual activity • Contraceptives—Methods that prevent pregnancy • tpg

  5. Sources for help • Fathers to be • Parents • Clergy • School personnel • Family planning counselors

  6. Considering the alternatives • Single parent-hood • Marriage • Adoption • Pregnancy termination

  7. Consequences of teen parent-hood • Early pregnancy • Health risks • Financial problems • Emotional and social stresses

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