ABUSE MAGAZINE
• The daughters of young teen mothers
are 3 times more likely to become teen
mothers themselves.
• The sons of teen mothers are twice as
likely to end up in prison.
Now you know why having a baby too early
is a bad idea. So how do you prevent too
early pregnancy?
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Get Involved
So you think teen pregnancy is a problem?
Want to do something about it? There are
organizations in many communities devoted
to preventing teen pregnancy—they are affiliated with churches, synagogues, schools,
independent clubs, non-profit organizations,
health centers, and reproductive health organizations. Contact your local school board,
faith leaders, youth groups, and others who
are concerned about young people. You can
also talk to parents and teens and educate
them about the consequences of unprotected sex and teen pregnancy. In fact, one
of the most important things anyone can do
is to make sure parents and teens talk about
these issues and know the facts.
We
are proud to join the
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Have A Plan
Start by thinking it through carefully yourself. Are you ready to have sex? Are you
going to wait? Though there are a variety of
ways to avoid pregnancy, they can be boiled
down to two basic strategies:
• Delay Sex: Not having sex at all is
the only 100% effective method of
preventing pregnancy and STIs.
• Use Contraception: If you do choose
to have sex, you need to make sure
that you use protection correctly every
single time you have sex. There are a
variety of types of contraception, so do
some research and figure out which
method is right for you.
Whether you choose to have sex or not, it
is important to be able to talk about it with
your partner. Having direct conversations
about sex can be difficult or embarrassing,
but if you are confident about your facts and
able to express openly how you feel it should
be easier. So take some time to get informed
and to think through what feels right for you.
It may be helpful to talk these decisions over
with a close friend, parent, doctor, or other
trusted adult before you talk to your partner.
When you are clear about your own feelings,
it will be easier to communicate them to
someone else. And don’t wait until you’re in
the heat of the moment to make these decisions—having a plan means being prepared
before you’re in the moment.
208-847-1630
164 S. 5th St.
If You’re Already A Teen
Parent
If you’re already a teen parent, all the
stuff on this page might sound like it’s meant
to hurt your feelings. We know that our message might unintentionally offend teen parents and we hope that you don’t take what
we’re saying here the wrong way. While your
experiences as a teen parent may be very
positive, we know that the majority of teen
moms and dads have an incredibly difficult
road ahead for themselves and for their children. We are by no means trying to insult you
as a teen parent or make you feel like you’ve
made a bad choice, but are instead hoping
to help all teens realize the consequences of
having children too early.
We know that you love your family very
much and are working hard to support them
while still doing all those things that make
being a teen fun. Best of luck to you and your
family!
We are proud to support preventative
education for our youth!
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