TEEN PREGNANCY

Jessica Robinson
December 20, 2014
Dr. Jeffery Burris
SOC100

Introduction
In todays society teen pregnancy is becoming a more
serious problem that is forcing many teens to drop out of
school. It may come as a surprise but 80 percent of
teenage pregnancies are unintended. (Teen Pregnancy
Statistics - Teen Pregnancy).

Teen Pregnancy FACTS

About 25% of teen moms have a 2nd child within 24 months of

their first baby

About 2% of teen moms earn a degree by time they reach 30

8 out of 10 dads dont marry the mother of their child

("Teen Pregnancy", 2015)

The consequences to becoming a teen

parent:
Less likely to complete high school
Dependence on welfare
Single parenthood
More likely to have more children sooner
Losses childhood
More likely to abuse or neglect the child

Teen Pregnancy Prevention

DONT give into peer pressure
Learn to say NO !!!
Know what will and wont result in pregnancy
Understand the effectiveness of different birth control
ALWAYS use protection
Make sure you know how to put on a condom
Know what to do if a PREGNANCY occurs

MTVs 16 & Pregnant / Teen

Mom
82% think the show helps
teens better understand the
challenges of teen parenting
76% of teenagers say that what
they see in these shows are
great conversation starters
93% of those who has watched
MTVs teen parenting shows
believe that parenting is
harder than they imagined.

Teen Pregnancy Documentary

Major Pregnancy
Symptoms
Missing your menstrual period
Unusual fatigue
Frequent urination
Unusual mood swings
Nausea or vomiting

Chantel A.

Willie R.

Personal
Personal Testimonies
Testimonies
LaToya C.

Gwen C.

Lamont H.

My Story
Hey my name is Jessica Robinson I am a 21
year old who was born and raised to a
single parent, I have never been in any
kind of trouble with the law, I graduated
from high school and immediately started
at ECPI within two weeks. I grew up in a
drug and gang community, there was much
peer pressure to be involved in the
negative aspects of life. However, I would
say I am not like the average female my
age, why ?

Because I am not a teenage

mother

Conclusion
No one wants to become a parent as a
teenager. Being a teenage parent you
arent able to get the best education you
want because your childs needs will
come first. A baby maybe cute and all but
if you are not financially, mentally , and
physically ready for a child you should
wait until you think you are.

Works Cited

Know the Facts. (n.d.). Retrieved December 17, 2014, from http://
www.stayteen.org/teen-pregnancy
Teen Pregnancy Statistics - Teen Pregnancy. (n.d.). Retrieved December 17,
2014, from http://
www.teenhelp.com/teen-pregnancy/teen-pregnancy-statistics.html
Teen Pregnancy Statistics - Teen Pregnancy. (n.d.). Retrieved December 17,
2014, from http://
www.teenhelp.com/teen-pregnancy/teen-pregnancy-statistics.html
Teenage Pregnancy Facts. (n.d.). Retrieved December 17, 2014, from
http://www.chicksincrisis.org/resources/monday-facts/teenage-pregnancy-fact
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Teen Pregnancy Prevention. (n.d.). Retrieved December 17, 2014, from http://
www.ncsl.org/research/health/teen-pregnancy-prevention
11 Facts About Teen Pregnancy. (n.d.). Retrieved January 14, 2015, from
https://www.dosomething.org/facts/11-facts-about-teen-pregnancy
Personal Testimony Questions
Teen Pregnancy. (n.d.). Retrieved January 19, 2015, from
http://stayteen.org/16-and-pregnant

Special Thanks To:

Chantel A.
Gwendolyn C.
LaToya C.
Lamont H.
Willie R.