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Name three possible contributing factors to teen Pregnancy
- Disadvantaged Circus stances
- Lower Socieconomic status
- Having lower education attainment
- History of physical/sexual abuse
- Poverty
- Isolation
- Mental health
- Wanting to have a baby
Name two health struggles teen parents may face and how can social workers assist with them
- Mental Illnesses
- Attachment struggles
- Self-care levels decrease
Provide three examples to as why a teen parent might drop out of school
- Living on their own
- Without family support
- Work to financially support
- Working on parenting skills
True or false, less than more 20% of all teenage pregnancies in 2002 were intended
False, more than 20%
Which culture is more likely to have a teenage pregnancy in Canada?
Indigenous
What are some social struggles a teen parent may face?
- Increased stereotypes and negative judgement s
- A lack of social interactions
- Co-parenting with significant other
- Co-existing with parents establishing a living situation
True or False, Is there enough government involvement for Teen Parents?
False, there is a lack resources that the government could provide
What are two Programs that the Terra Centre offers for Teen parents?
Family Outreach, Services for Young Dads, Housing through partnerships, Mental Health Support Services, Youth Leadership Program, Free clothing and Essentials
How are the adolescents' parent(s) affected? Name 3 ways.
- Feelings of loss, because their child is growing up
- Feelings of failure- religious views
- The feeling obligation
- Might be finically affected