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TEEN HEALTH  

A serious look at the consequences of teen pregnancies.

My look at how sex is "sold" to teenagers, the dangerous consequences of doing so, and why abstinence is a smart decision.

An increasingly greater number of teen mothers and fathers are choosing to keep their child. With the support of community outreach centers, these young parents benefit from parenting classes early in the pregnancy and soon after childbirth.

Canton, Ohio is known to have one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the nation. An interview with Joanne Green of Planned Parenthood puts perspective on this issue, as well as discusses options to reduce this rate and educate both teens and parents.

"Don't have sex!" "Wear a condom"

What is the most effective way of educating teens about sexual health and safety? This article reviews the current debates over sex education in our public high schools.

It has been questioned that teenagers should not be learning sex education at school, because many people belive this may be influencing them into having sex at an earlier age. However, if they do not recieve this education in school, when will they learn?

The movie Juno chonicles the life of a pregnant teen. This movie provides the perfect conversation starter for parents to start talking to their teens about teen pregnancy.

With the types of sexual education varying so much in America's school systems, which way is the most effective? Should your children's school change their point of view?

Teen pregnancy has been an issue for decades. These days though kids are surrounded by sex even more than their parents were as teenagers. As a parent you need to find a way to explain to your children the results of sex, and how it will effect their lives

An article about Nikol Hasler and her method of getting teens to talk openly about sex. The importance of getting teens to communicate with parents about all the issues they face is more important than ever.

Why I plan to teach my children about sex from an abstain-till-marriage viewpoint instead of a "safe sex" viewpoint.

A research paper on the events of 1968 in the public school system in Anaheim, California. The paper details the topic of sex education and the public school system when religion gets involved.

Times have changed, and pregnancy rates have changed with them. However, we have to look at what is meant by today's statistical teen pregnancy.

In an effort to control and prevent teen pregnancy, many schools are implementing new concepts in health class, including the initiative known as "Postponing Sexual Involvement", PSI.

For girls involved in a teen pregnancy, education is important to the health of the newborn, especially in terms of the risk for asphyxia neonatorum.

Jessica Mousseau presents the Debate of Sex Education Programs skewed toward Sex Education. While I disagree with her stance on the subject, I do not feel that the real problem lies there.

Sex education in school's.

With children wanting to become adults at an alarmingly quick rate, sex becomes an option that far too many children know too little about.

Thanks to the recent announcement of Jamie Lynn Spear's pregnancy, many parents have had to have conversations with their tweens and teens about pregnancy and sex. Talking to children about these topics can prove to be scary and a difficult task, but it doesn't have to be.

This article explores the idea of flushable condoms and how they could prevent teen pregnancies and STD's.

Anyone who has ever taken a sex education class should know there is no such thing as safe sex, but only safer sex. Let's explore some common misconceptions and myths about safe sex, coming directly from a group of college students.

In July 2006, Michigan Governor Granholm signed into law the first of several bills allowing for single-sex schools in Michigan. This throwback to the 'glory days' of segregation is going to lead to problems for anyone who implements it.

Teen pregnancy needs more awareness these days.

For many teenage girls, an unwanted or unplanned pregnancy may be hidden for many months, leading to adverse social and personal health issues.

Teen sexuality. Argument that media does influence teen sexuality.

Parents of teenagers need stamina, resources, and support dealing with teen angst.

Teen birthday party planning is fun and easy, if you simplify the process. Keep in mind that it's all about allowing laughter and fun in a safe environment - It's not about "Keeping up with the Jones's".

How do you know where registered sex offenders in your neighborhood are? It's as easy as a simple check on a free website.

Your child will find lots of information about sex online, in books, on the television and in books and magazines. The information they find may not be correct or age appropriate. Giving them the correct information is essential to their wellbeing.

Today's teens are becoming more violent and irresponsible perhaps as a result of parenting. This interview can shed a little light of the mentality of teenagers today. The truth can be a bit shocking.

What are you teaching your teens about sex? Have you considered mentioning abstinence? Teens and sex. The statistics are staggering and parents need to know. Teens are encouraged to be sexually active by our society.

As a parent of two teens myself I know that worrying about teen drug use is always on your mind. It doesn't matter what your social standing in life is or your race or religion.

Guiding your child through the phase of adolescence to adulthood could be an exhausting adventure. Parenting teens involves the transition of puberty, acne, peer pressure and discovering ones independence.

Nikol Hasler's "Midwest Teen Sex Show" mixes humor, sarcasm and frank (but questionable) talk about teen sex.

How and when kids learn about the birds and bees is a controversial subject. Does Barack Obama have the right plan? Let us see what the parents think about sex education.

In many sex education classes, lessons on proper condom use and applicaiton are explained in terms that girls can understand and apply

Why is teen pregnancy so wide spread and prevalent? Why aren't the current methods of birth control working?What is it with the teen youth? Once again why is teen pregnancy so common?

After doing my daily reading, I discovered on ThinkGirl (thinkgirl.net), a womens-issue news website that I am involved in, that U.S. teen pregnancy has declined.

How o deal with the hard questions from children about sexual stuff and where babies come from.

Teen pregnancy is a widespread concern for thousands across the world. Girls as young as 5 years old have been reported pregnant- and most cases involve incest or molestation.

For teens who live with ADHD, there may be a need for sex therapy or sex education to reduce the risk for engaging in abnormal sexual behavior

An op-ed piece on the idea of sex education, abstinence education and the law.

Why we need comprehensive sex education in our schools.

Sex Education is a hot topic among parents. No matter what side of the fence we fall, it's how our children turn out that really matters.

Many people believe that all Christians are for abstinence only sex education, and that all abstinence only sex education supporters are Christians. I, as a devout Catholic, do not believe in abstinence only sex education, so where does that leave me?

Discussion stressing the importance of a comprehensive sex education program for schools.

The Maharashtra state education minister had recently announced that sex education would be made compulsory for schollchildren. However, this announcement is being greeted with heated opposition by other legislators in the House.

Self respect and reciprocity is an important part of sex education for teenagers.