7 th Grade

1. 7th Grade Growth & Development

2. Puberty usually begins between 12 & 15 yrs old Production of hormone: testosterone Secondary sex characteristics: 4-12” growth spurt Hair in pubic area, armpits, on face & chest Deeper voice Changes in the reproductive organs Production of sperm cells Puberty usually begins between 8 & 15 yrs old Production of hormone: estrogen Secondary sex characteristics: 2-8” growth spurt Hair in pubic area & armpits Changes in body shape Breasts Hips Changes in the reproductive organs Menstrual cycle begins Adolescent Changes Females Males Lesson 12

5. Why is Abstinence the Expected Standard for Teens? Lesson 9

6. Practicing Abstinence Protects Health • You reduce the risk of becoming infected with HIV and developing AIDS • Your reduce the risk of becoming infected with sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s). • You will not become a teenage parent. Lesson 9

7. Practicing Abstinence Protects Safety • You reduce the risk of violence that is associated with teen parenthood. Lesson 9

8. Practicing Abstinence Follows Laws • You avoid being in situations in which you can be prosecuted for having sex with a minor. • You avoid sexual behavior for which you can be prosecuted for date rape. Lesson 9

9. Practicing Abstinence Shows Respect for Self & Others • You maintain a good reputation because you are responsible. Lesson 9

10. Practicing Abstinence Follows the Guidelines of Parents & of Other Responsible Adults • You avoid having conflicts with your parents or guardian because you follow their guidelines. Lesson 9

11. Practicing Abstinence Demonstrates Good Character • You are self-disciplined and can delay gratification in order to uphold your values. Delaying gratification is waiting to have sex until a person is older, married, and able to handle the responsibilities of parenthood. Lesson 9

12. Ten Reasons to Choose Abstinence! • I want to follow family guidelines. • I want to respect myself. • I want to respect others. • I want to have a good reputation. • I do not want to feel guilty. • I am not ready for marriage. • I do not want to risk pregnancy. • I am not ready to be a parent. • I do not want to be infected with an STD. • I do not want to be infected with HIV. Lesson 9

13. How Can I Resist Pressure to Be Sexually Active? • Be confident & say. “NO, I do not want to be sexually active.” • Give reasons why you practice abstinence. • Repeat your reasons for practicing abstinence. • Do not send a mixed message. • Avoid situations in which there might be pressure to be sexually active. • Break off a relationship when someone does not respect your limits. • Influence others to practice abstinence. Lesson 9

14. Reasons to Practice Abstinence & Avoid Teen Pregnancy & Parenthood It's Your Choice!!

15. Babies born to teen parents are at risk for:* Being born prematurely;* Having a low birth rate;* Not surviving the infant years;* Being mentally retarded;* Having birth defects;* Having little contact with their fathers;* Being abused;* Growing up in poverty.

16. Teen mothers & fathers are at risk for:* Dropping out of school; * Giving up career goals; * Living in poverty; * Getting divorced if they marry; * Abusing their children; * Having a limited social life; * Having health problems (teen mothers); * Making child support payments (teen fathers); * Lacking contact with their child (non-custodial parent).

17. HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus

18. Human Immunodeficiency Virus VIRUS Attacks the immune system Destroys helper T-cells Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome DISEASE Infections take over the body HIV vs AIDS

19. How HIV Progresses to AIDS • HIV enters the body. • HIV attaches to and takes control of helperT-cells. • HIV reproduces itself and destroys helperT-cells. • HIV continues to reproduce, and to attack and destroy other helper T-cells. This weakens the body’s ability to fight infection. According to the CDC, a person infected with HIV has AIDS when (s)he has 200 or fewer helper T-cells per microliter of blood OR an opportunistic infection.

20. Ways HIV is Spread • Blood • Semen • Vaginal Secretions • Breast Milk It's Your Choice!!

21. How Can I Resist Pressure to Choose Risk Behaviors for HIV Infection? • Be confident & say. “NO, I do not want to be sexually active.” • Give reasons why you practice abstinence. • Repeat your reasons for practicing abstinence. • Do not send a mixed message. • Avoid situations in which there might be pressure to be sexually active. • Break off a relationship when someone does not respect your limits. • Influence others to practice abstinence.

22. Universal Precautions • Wear disposable latex gloves. • Do not wear the gloves more than once. • Wash your hands with soap and water after you take the gloves off. • Wear a face mask or shield if you give first aid for breathing. • Do not use the face mask or shield more than once without sterilizing it. • Cover cuts, scrapes, or rashes on your body with plastic wrap or a sterile dressing. • Do not eat or drink anything while giving first aid. • Do not touch your mouth, eyes, or nose while caring for a victim.