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Per 1000 pregnancies in the US, most come from what ethnicity?
African American
100
What mental state leads to pregnancy?
Low self esteem
100
What are some reactions when parents and others find out about a pregnant teen?
Embarrassment, happy/excited, shock, disappointment, grief, and anger
100
What other issues does teen pregnancy lead to?
Poverty, education problems, and health
100
What age is the youngest recorded pregnancy?
5
200
What country has the highest rate of teen pregnancy?
United States
200
What are two problems that could happen to the baby of the pregnant teen?
Premature birth, undeveloped child, low birth weight, blood pressure complications, and STDs
200
If the teen is 18 or 19 years old and in a mature relationship the parents are more likely to react in what way?
Happy/excited
200
Teen mothering is typically associated with what?
Low education
200
What country was the 10 year old girl who got pregnant from?
Columbia
300
What percent of pregnant teens receive a high school diploma?
50%
300
Does the risk of dying increase for a pregnant teen and her child?
Yes
300
What kind of difficult things do teenagers go through because of how society reacts?
They feel embarrassed because of people staring, most of the time they get very overwhelmed
300
Who are the two famous celebrity teens who got pregnant?
Jamie Lynn Spears and Bristol Palin
400
How many teen fathers do not marry their baby momma?
4/5
400
Are girls who are closer in age with their partner more likely to get pregnant than girls younger then their partner?
No
400
Pregnancies are healthier if there is what from the family?
Strong support
400
Many times what do fathers of the children do?
Deny their baby or want to abort he/she
400
About how much money did "Teen Mom" star Amber Portwood make per year to be on MTV?
280,000 dollars
500
What percent of teen mothers keep their baby because they believe that he/she will give them unconditional love that society does not?
85-90%
500
What substances lead to pregnancy?
Drugs and Alcohol
500
What are 2 stages of acceptance for the parents of pregnant teen?
be supportive, think about how teen feels, make sure they know their options, prepare them for reality, know how the situation is with the child's father, ensure she is staying healthy, help child prepare for their own child, remember that being a grandparent isn't so bad.
500
Do many people feel that shows like "16 and Pregnant" and "Teen Mom" promote pregnancy?
Yes
500
Which "Teen Mom" star allegedly got pregnant on purpose to be on the TV show?
Jennifer Del Rio