Fun Facts
True or False? "The United States has one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the western industrialized world."
True
True or False? The younger the age of the mother the higher the proportion of infants of low birth weight.
True.
Did the teen mom in the given scenario in the slideshow have supportive parents?
Yes. "I was physically and emotionally drained, but my family's support saved me from becoming another statistic."
What do teen parents have to now largely prioritize when making decisions?
Their child.
Contraceptives
methods to avoid pregnancy and STIs
True or False? “The average cost of raising a child in Canada is $15,000 per year."
True.
Is it more likely for children with teen parents to have social advantages or difficulties?
More likely for them to have social difficulties.
Due in part to social stigma and possibly a lack of parental involvement in their social activities, these kids may find it difficult to make and keep friends.
Fertility rate among females aged 15 to 19 years in Canada from 2014 to 2022 increased.
False, they decreased.
What is a large economic factor that teen parents have to consider when having a child?
Affording basic needs. (Housing, clothes, food, education etc)
OBGYN
a medical physician that specializes in pregnancy and the reproductive system of females
True or False? "2/3 of teen girls who drop out of high school cite early pregnancy or parenthood as a key reason."
False. 1/3 girls cite early pregnancy or parenthood as a key reason for dropping out of school.
What is one of the ways teen parenting can affect their child health?
Low Birth Weight
Premature Birth
Nutritional deficiencies
A common trend among teen parents and opportunities. (Limitations)
May limit their education and career opportunities and set them on a different life path compared to their peers.
What is a common stigma around teen parents?
They are "unmotivated, irresponsible, and incompetent."
Prenatal Care
medical care to monitor the health of the mother and the developing baby during pregnant
True or False? "Each year in the United States, around 100,000 babies are born to teenage moms who are between the age of 15 to 19 years."
False. Almost 200,000 babies.
What does premature birth mean?
Premature infants are more likely to experience long-term health difficulties, such as learning deficits and problems with vision and hearing.
What theory explains, "teen parenting would probably be seen as potentially problematic, as it can lead to disruptions in getting an education, and economic productivity, which are factors important for societal stability." ?
Functionalism theory.
What is the largest impact parenting has on teenagers as an individual?
Not completing academics.
First Trimester
1 of 3 stages during pregnancy
True or False? "Teen mothers that give birth share 6% of total births in the whole country."
False. They share 11% of total births in the country.
What is an example of an Emotional or Behavioral Issue that teen parenting might cause in their child?
Behavioral Problems
Attachment Issues
Social Difficulties
What theory explains, "there is no right way to do life, and those who follow a “different’” life pattern are not necessarily failing to achieve success." ?
Life course Theory.
The 3 ways teen parenting affects the teenager as an individual.
Academics, Judgement, Finances.
Abstinence
the act of refraining from sexual activity