Study Looks At Solutions To Teen Pregnancy
Here’s the problem, twelve young women in Spartanburg County are getting pregnant each week.
According to Chrissy Calvert with Reach Upstate that is too many.
“When you have this kind of information thrown in your face it makes you say okay we have to do something else.“
Talking With A Teen Mom
“It was a big shock. I am the one person in school when everyone found out I got pregnant I was the one person they never thought would have.“
Upstate Teen Pregnancy Problem
Some call it a crisis situation. The number of teens having sex and getting pregnant in our communities, but for one Upstate community it is a problem that keeps growing.
Now a new study released about the problem takes a look at what why the problem is so bad.
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Talking About Sex
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Tips for Talking About Sex
1. Start Early
Use this "window of opportunity" and talk with
your children early and often about tough issues like sex, love
and relationships.
2. Start the talk
Don't count on your child feeling comfortable enough
to come to you with questions - begin the conversation yourself.
3. Create an open dialog
It's up to YOU to create the
kind of home in which your child can ask questions about sex,
love and relationships.
4. Talk about sex, love and relationships
Educate yourself. It is normal to feel uneasy talking with your child about sex, love
and relationships. Try to overcome your feelings and bring up
these issues early and often.
5. Share you values
When talking with your child about sex, love
and relationships remember to talk about your family.s values.
6. Listen as much as you talk
Listening carefully lets your child
know they are important. This can lead to valuable discussions
about a wide variety of sensitive issues.
7. Be honest
Whatever your child's age, they need honest answers
and information. Honesty will build trust for further talks.
8. Be Patient
Let your child think at their own pace. Listen to what
they are saying daily about people, places and situations they are in
that may be unhealthy, or give cause for concern.
9. Use "teachable moments"
Moments in everyday life are a perfect
chance to begin talking. TV shows and commercials are a great way to
start a talk about teen pregnancy, peer pressure or relationships.
10. Talk about it again… and again
Most children only
want small bits of information at any one time - especially about heavy
topics like sex, love and relationships. They will not learn everything
from a single discussion - give more than "just the talk"!
