'Abstinence only' is a total crock Dec 30, 2008
They would rather design a program that makes themselves feel better than a data-driven program that actually cuts down on teen pregnancy and teen abortion. There s something amoral about preserving programs that you know don t work just to satisfy a political constituency, especially when the failure is measured in damaged teenaged lives. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
To invest in educating and shaping lives of youth Dec 30, 2008
We wait until we see problems at grade 3 or above low reading scores, dropping out of school, teen pregnancy or involvement with the juvenile justice system, Umstead said. Children who get quality preschool or in-home learning experiences avoid most of these problems and have good outcomes in life, she said, citing a 40-year study of preschoolers. (Nogales International, AZ)
US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed' Dec 26, 2008
US teen pregnancy rates have been falling. A study claims the declining teenage pregnancy rate in the US is down to better use of contraception rather than young people abstaining from sex. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
YEAR IN LIFELINE LIVE: What got readers talking? Dec 26, 2008
19-year old Casey Aldridge, sparked a discussion of teen pregnancy. Sleepinggiant wrote: "Babies havin babies, y'all!". (USA Today -- Life)
Impossible Book Review Dec 25, 2008
This book combines the classic plotline of a family curse with modern teenage issues prom, love interests and teen pregnancy. The writing is simple, interesting and easy to follow, but the author made a few unrealistic choices in the plot. (Suite101.com)
G'night, y'all Dec 22, 2008
She has lived most of her life in New York City, a hotbed of culture and ideas, as opposed to Wasilla Alaska, a hotbed of meth labs, wife beating, poaching, and teen pregnancy. She has raised 3 children and protected them from the glare of publicity, putting their welfare first, as opposed to the abject neglect that Palin s children have endured. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Adult Education department says 'thanks' Dec 19, 2008
The Adult Education department of Kishwaukee College: GED Preparation, GED Counseling, ESL classes, Teen Pregnancy Program, WIA, Illinois WorkNet, Right To Succeed, Adult Student Connections, Adult Volunteer Literacy, and Family Literacy. Laura Chiavini. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Men arrested for gang activity arraigned Dec 19, 2008
thats odd wrote on Dec 18, 2008 1:26 PM:" thats odd they were taco wraps. Terrible shame what has happened to ontario. Nice teen pregnancy and graduation rates! Thank the bean dogs... ". MAD wrote on Dec 18, 2008 1:00 PM:" Well, the police did there jobs arresting these worthless thugs, now if the courts will do there jobs and put them away for a long time maybe that will help somewhat. A better plan would have been when the one idiot told the police you will never stop us, that officer should... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Local leaders fine-tune goals Dec 18, 2008
Among the areas listed as programs where the money could be spent were teen pregnancy and unwed mothers, county cleaning, hospice and continuing health care and indigent needs such as shelter for the homeless and battered women. The group discussing education identified several organizational and personnel related aspects as strengths, as well as athletic success in Richmond County Schools, and Richmond Community College s expanding curriculum as a portal to higher education. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
The Good Obama Can Do Dec 17, 2008
They have higher rates of school failure, drug use, depression, teen pregnancy, trouble with the law, violence, and poor health than do children raised by two parents. The really high-achieving kids in our society -- like those who attend top colleges -- are very disproportionately from intact families. (Townhall.com)
School board puts student's hopes for club on hold Dec 17, 2008
He explained to the board the club would also raise awareness of pressing issues such as teen pregnancy and STD's (sexually transmitted diseases) ... He said the club would also hold several convocations for the entire school on topics such as domestic violence, teen pregnancy and drug issues. (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)
Atlanta 'Housewives' gets second season Dec 16, 2008
Sheree-did your daughter from your teen pregnancy quit as one of your assistants. Proof that you are unfit to represent the A - you try to hand off your grown child as an employee. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Pass marriage amendment, Dec 16, 2008
Perhaps the most serious false claim made in the Civil Union Review Commission report is that children would somehow "benefit" by society's recognition of same-sex parents as "married." In Scandinavia, where same-sex unions have been legal the longest, government data show that same-sex unions break up at a significantly higher rate, valid research shows that children raised in these households are more confused about their sexual identity and more likely to be promiscuous, and youth who... (NJ.com -- Times)
Arizona property taxes rank in middle Dec 16, 2008
Property taxes account for a substantial portion of public education funding and Maricopa County plagued by high dropout rates, teen pregnancy and language immersion issues consistently lags behind other major markets in the nation in education rankings. About 17. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Johnny Armstrong Dec 15, 2008
Adam wrote on Dec 14, 2008 3:56 PM:" Partying and sex. No wonder teen pregnancy and shotgun weddings are so high here. A theater would be nice, or some place for teens to hang out. ". Nothing new. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
Focus on the positives of the county Dec 15, 2008
Mike wrote on Dec 11, 2008 9:53 PM:" Yes, so what about our very high unemployment rate, sky rocketing teen pregnancy and lost of the NASCAR races? Should we just push it underneath the rug and act if there's not a problem. Stop patronizing us! Show some action!Instead of all his high and mighty awards what has he done for the people? ". Earwood loves ----- wrote on Dec 11, 2008 10:45 PM:" to scratch the backs of those who might be able to scratch his. Who cares what you're tired of hearing Mr.... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Contraceptive Methods Shape Women's Sexual Pleasure And Satisfaction Dec 15, 2008
4, 2006) Eighty-six percent of the recent decline in U.S. teen pregnancy rates is the result of improved contraceptive use, while a small proportion of the decline (14 percent) can be attributed to teens. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Letters to the Editor-5 Dec 15, 2008
Today we accept adultery, homosexuality, teen pregnancy, abortion and single parenthood. Alcohol has become our social structure and we pay our entertainers more than our doctors and teachers. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Forum to look at key issues Dec 13, 2008
This is the second session of a forum that took place on November 12, when areas of concern for the community were identified and discussed, including: the rate of teen pregnancy, adult literacy, unemployment, high school dropout rate, as well as workforce development, job creation, homelessness, affordable housing, transportation and the medically uninsured. Also at that meeting, the central location of the county and ample resources such as land, water, industrial parks, speculative... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Visions for the future: A group of Muscatine business professionals wants students to understand the importance of education Dec 13, 2008
Statistics compiled by Columbia University in 2007 indicate that the average student who doesn t finish high school is less likely to take a career path that includes benefits such as health insurance and more likely to be involved in substance abuse, teen pregnancy and domestic abuse situations. All of these scenarios can lead to unpaid medical bills and court costs as well as as associations to crime and violence. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
In Ariz., new chance for abortion legislation Dec 12, 2008
With Arizona having one of the nation's highest rates of teen pregnancy, Steinberg said the new administration should work with groups such as Planned Parenthood because of their common goals. "We all want the same by seeing the number of abortions and unplanned pregnancies to go down," Steinberg said. (AZCentral -- News)
Serving for 20 years, it's hard for CGESD board president to say so long Dec 12, 2008
-- It authorized the establishment of an ad hoc committee on sex education to consider whether the district should work with the Community Partnership to Reduce Teen Pregnancy to make the Teen Maze life education model available to middle school children. -- It approved the state's mandated English Immersion Model for 2009-10. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
One in five teens engaged in 'tech sex' Dec 11, 2008
Although teen pregnancy and birth rates in the United States have dropped by one-third since the 1990s, they remain high compared to other developed countries and carry high costs to the teens involved, their children and society, NCPTUP said in a report published last year. "The US birth rate of 41 per 1,000 in 2004 was much higher than Canada's 14 (in 2003), England and Wales' 27 (the highest rate in Western Europe), Japan's six and the Netherlands' five (the lowest rate in Western Europe),"... (The Age, Australia)
Dunn leads Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women Dec 11, 2008
In 2009, its 10th year of service, the MCSW has a particular interest in teen pregnancy prevention, domestic violence prevention and pay equity for women. Loading commenting interface. (Somerville Journal, MA)
One fifth US teens high on online sex Dec 11, 2008
Although teen pregnancy and birth rates in the United States have dropped by one-third since the 1990s, they remain high compared to other developed countries and carry high costs to the teens involved, their children and society, NCPTUP said in a report published last year. Text. (India Times, India)
The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy and CosmoGirl.com Reveal Results of Sex & Tech Survey: Large Percentage of Teens Posting/Sending Nude/Semi Nude Images Dec 10, 2008
SOURCE National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. Link to this page. (PR Newswire)
Possible First Tee benefits outweigh loss of a few trees Dec 10, 2008
The all too common bad decisions of youth involved with gangs, guns, drugs, suicide, teen pregnancy, school dropout, property crimes and other typically "juvenile" behavior are the problems. Many parents have few or insufficient life skills to help them cope because they are struggling with low self-esteem, dishonesty, lack of patience, inability to persevere, poor self-discipline and little personal accountability. (Anchorage Daily News)
THE HOUR I FIRST BELIEVED Dec 7, 2008
Lamb is incapable of introducing anything but simultaneous moral extremities - vehicular homicides, drug addiction, teen pregnancy, war and mass murder, all jumbled into a single undifferentiated lump. Does this result from an excess of innocence or calculation on Lamb's part. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Leitchfield native says town and community seems to have lost pride Dec 6, 2008
proud father wrote on Dec 5, 2008 11:20 PM:" This has been debated time and time again already, but I'll break it down once more. What is the leaders of Grayson co (Mayor Thomason, Judge Logsdon, etc.) supposed to do, use tax money to build a movie theatre that will not support itself? Put it on a ballot and it would be shot down in a landslide. Its preposterous. No one ANYONE should blame the leaders of our community for not having a theatre.Now, say we did have a theatre. Heck, lets build a... (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
School-Based Program Can Change Kids' Lives Dec 5, 2008
Crime, drug use, teen pregnancy, school dropouts and mental health problems are among the challenges faced by many children and families who live in cities, noted study author J. David Hawkins and colleagues at the University of Washington, Seattle. "Public schools, available to all children in the United States beginning at age 5 or 6 years, are a potentially powerful setting for preventive intervention," wrote the researchers. (MEDLINEplus)
REVIEW: 'Color Purple' is honest, uplifting and well-produced in national tour Dec 4, 2008
"The Color Purple" doesn't shy away from its literary roots and the adult themes of lesbianism, sexuality, incest, teen pregnancy and violence. And yet, there's an overriding theme of religious faith, triumph over adversity and love. (North County Times)
Dear Editor, Dec 1, 2008
I felt she denigrated women by speaking of soccer moms, pit bulls and lipstick instead of the real issues women are currently facing, such as: affordable daycare, health insurance for working moms, equality in wages, spousal abuse, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, welfare moms, dead beat dads and the inability to collect child support. Another important issue not mentioned was health care and affordable prescriptions for seniors. (Cameron Observer, MO)
New El Paso-Gridley school superintendent starts Feb. 1 Dec 1, 2008
apartment_story wrote on Nov 30, 2008 7:00 PM:" Let's hope he does something about the teen pregnancy problem. There have been roughly 4 or 5 pregnancies in a high school of 300 students for the past four years. ". Add your own comments. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The Bridge of Northeast Florida: 25 years of success Nov 29, 2008
They started as a response to Jacksonville's high rate of teen pregnancy ... - 99 percent avoided teen pregnancy. (Florida Times-Union)
Justin Allen/Anson Record Donnie Lewis has been elected to her third term as president of the local NAACP. Nov 27, 2008
In her opinion, the biggest problems facing African-Americans in Anson are children dropping out of school, the prevalence of drug use and high teen pregnancy rates. In the future, the group plans to work with the Anson County Partnership for Children to reduce teen pregnancy and reach out to those who have already become young mothers. (Anson Record, NC)
The Toxic Tube Made Them Do It Nov 27, 2008
Did you know that a published in Pediatrics, the journal of the American Pediatric Association, points to a strong link between these types of shows and teen pregnancy ... This is why a longitudinal study -- one done over several years with the same group of kids -- showing a direct link between TV with sexual content and rates of teen pregnancy is profoundly important ... So I think it does lead to teen pregnancy. (Human Events Online)
Warning Signs Predicting Teen Pregn... Nov 26, 2008
Warning Signs Predicting Teen Pregnancy: What Makes Some Teenagers At-Risk ... Warning Signs Predicting Teen Pregnancy ... Warning Signs Predicting Teen Pregnancy. (Suite101.com)
Commentary: Michelle Obama, stir up... Nov 26, 2008
We live in a country with a crippling rate of teen pregnancy, the highest in the western industrialized world; our African-American women experience family violence at rates 35% higher than white women; and gender-based pay disparity costs women $2 million over a lifetime. advice is particularly dangerous for Michelle Obama, given that African-American women have long been silenced by the "angry black woman" stereotype -- despite good reasons to be angry, such as the facts that African-American... (CNN -- Law)
Teens who like school unlikely to get pregnant Nov 25, 2008
The social costs of unwanted teen pregnancy are many, but consider one ... A 2006 study by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy estimated children born to teens ages 19 and younger cost Idaho taxpayers at least 39 million a year. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Health departments ask for more money Nov 23, 2008
"These services save counties money, particularly in helping to prevent teen pregnancy," he said. "It cost $11,000 in taxpayer dollars just to have a baby in the hospital, not to mention the costs of raising the child and sending them to school.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Asthma her chief challenge Nov 22, 2008
"Asked about the incidence of teen pregnancy in Dowagiac schools, Hecht said she assumes rumors she hears at the high school to be true, whether she overhears two students talking, a student informs her or she is approached by the expectant mother herself."Ninety-nine percent of the time" what she hears in the halls turns out to be true. Her interest in substantiating pregnancy talk is to insure safety and health from proper prenatal care."I also do a lot of counseling with the parents as to... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Economic Report Shows 400 Percent Return on Investment for Boys & Girls Clubs Donors Nov 21, 2008
The report measured teen pregnancy rates; high school graduation rates; conflict avoidance; improved self-esteem; better job preparation and community involvement. Oxnard's teen pregnancy rate is three times the national average--for girls at the Boys & Girls Clubs studied, the rate is zero. (PR Newswire)
Iconoculture Unveils Top Cultural Trends for 2009 Nov 19, 2008
From dumpster diving to mixed martial arts to teen pregnancy and extreme media violence, the future ain't what it used to be. -- Trend 5: Community Living -- The shape of the nation is changing as cultural rural, urban and suburban commingle and consumers seek out new kinds of community -- ones that transcend geography. (PR Newswire)
Counseling on Alcohol Key to Teens' Sexual Health Nov 19, 2008
The teens were attending a sexual health clinic based at a youth club serving a "socially deprived" area with a high rate of teen pregnancy. Five groups were all girls, and the rest were all boys. (MEDLINEplus)
Laura Davis: Early 'sex talks' least awkward Nov 19, 2008
Teenagers all over the world engage in sexual behavior, but there are much lower rates of teen pregnancy, abortion and sexually transmitted infections in societies where children are provided early and explicit sex education. I've not found it difficult to discuss sex with my own children. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Parents associated with Early Head Start speak out Nov 18, 2008
It s going to happen whether we want it to or not, said Marie Dunn about teen pregnancy in a letter to the editor. She goes on to say, People often forget what it was like to be a teenager. (Catoosa County News, GA)
From teen to parent Nov 16, 2008
Increasingly, health officials and providers are looking at a broader picture when they confront teen pregnancy rates - including how education, income and other factors can change the statistics. A November 2006 study by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy attempted to add up the societal costs of young mothers, including money spent on foster care, child protective services, prisons and services such as Medicaid ... The district had the second-highest teen pregnancy rate in Idaho... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Talking to your kids about sex Nov 16, 2008
Talking about teen pregnancy or sex with our children isn't easy ... "Most 'talks' are an event. Parent and child sit in the living room with the television turned off staring at each other, both wishing to be anywhere but there. There is no need for these uncomfortable, awkward situations. Young people need, even want, their parents to talk to them about important topics. The problem is the delivery. According to O Guin, the media have a bad reputation regarding their influence on society, but... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Manny the child charmer with muscle, backup pillow Nov 16, 2008
Find a Local Business. November 14, 2008 JOEL RUBINOFF RECORD STAFF. (Waterloo Record)
County looks at positives, negatives Nov 15, 2008
Issues that were raised include the county s high teen pregnancy rates, high illiteracy rates, poverty, homelessness, high school dropout rate and unemployment. If you have a job in Richmond County, it s a great place to raise a family, said Jim McCaskill. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed' Nov 15, 2008
US teen pregnancy rates have been falling. A study claims the declining teenage pregnancy rate in the US is down to better use of contraception rather than young people abstaining from sex. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
More of this story Nov 14, 2008
5 million to build a new mammography center and will also address the medical issues facing adolescent girls, among them teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. The hospital will be hiring someone to oversee this initiative, which was identified as a goal during the development of the hospital s new strategic plan. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Ellen Goodman: It's not the gender, it's the agenda Nov 14, 2008
Because of Palin, conservatives now speak of "sexism," the religious right describes teen pregnancy as a "challenge," and the culture warriors officially approve of working moms. For all that, what the heck, let her keep the clothes. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Today marks the Sixth Annual Prematurity Awareness Day Nov 12, 2008
A growing population, a recent rise in teen pregnancy and increase in mothers without health insurance have added to the state's problem of babies born prematurely, or before 37 weeks, Summerall said ... "Even near-term babies at 35 or 36 weeks that don't need to be transferred," Graff said, "people think, 'Oh, they're doing OK. They're five pounds.' But the baby might have to stay a few days."There is nothing worse than being discharged without your baby," Graff said.A baby's brain is only... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Overly sexualized TV does influence kids Nov 11, 2008
We acknowledge that there are many factors that contribute to the risk of a teen pregnancy, but our findings suggest that even after accounting for these other factors, TV plays some role, Anita Chandra wrote ... After a lengthy decline, the national teen pregnancy rate has begun to creep back up. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
From TV to teens Nov 9, 2008
But researchers at RAND Health just released the findings of a study on teen pregnancy with kids from 12 12. to 17: Frequent exposure to sexual content on TV (is) associated with a significantly greater likelihood of teen pregnancy in the following three years ... Critics say the TV study gives short shrift to other factors predictive of teen pregnancy, such as family income, values, rules and example. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Opinion)
Teens Seek to Break and Empower Nov 9, 2008
It focused on issues that affect teens lives such as violence, substance abuse, teen pregnancy and dropouts. The goal: to break the cycles that are holding back these young people. (R News)
• Ruth Graham fights church silence on depression Nov 8, 2008
Graham has also written several books, including "In Every Pew Sits a Broken Heart," about her own family's hardships, and "I'm Pregnant ... Now What?" about teen pregnancy. "My concern is for the person who's in the church and is either stuck because of one of these major issues in their life or they're just struggling with a family member or someone they know," she said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Education through comedy Nov 8, 2008
MONTROSE Colorado ranks as the 22nd highest state for teen pregnancy in the U.S., although rates have gone down 3 percent since 2006, according to the Guttmacher Institute. The Western Slope region in particular is among the highest in the state over the past few years, according to Teen-Aid. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Teen pregnancies tied to tastes for sexy TV shows Nov 7, 2008
The new study is the first to link those viewing habits with teen pregnancy, said lead author Anita Chandra, a Rand Corp. behavioral scientist ... Chandra said TV-watching was strongly connected with teen pregnancy even when other factors were considered, including grades, family structure and parents' education level ... But Bill Albert, chief program officer at the nonprofit National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, praised the study and said it "catches up with common sense.". (Yahoo News)
Does Religion Make You Nice? Nov 7, 2008
A looking at 18 democracies found that the more atheist societies tended to have relatively low murder and suicide rates and relatively low incidence of abortion and teen pregnancy. Page: 1 | Paul Bloom is a professor of psychology at Yale University, and author of Descartes' Baby: How the Science of Child Development Explains What Makes Us Human. (Slate)
3 comments Nov 6, 2008
Teen Pregnancy and TV - HUMAN EVENTS ... Teen Pregnancy and TV by 11/05/2008 ... Teenagers who watch a lot of television featuring sex talk and sex scenes are much more likely than their peers to get pregnant or get a partner pregnant, according to the first study to directly link television programming to teen pregnancy. (Human Events Online)
TV shows link to teen pregnancies Nov 5, 2008
The US has one of the highest teen pregnancy rates among industrialized nations, with nearly one million adolescent females becoming pregnant each year, with the majority of these pregnancies unplanned, according to RAND. ... " A spokeswoman from Brook said: "The causes of teen pregnancy in the UK are quite complex ... "There are a range of ways we can try to reduce the teen pregnancy rate, such as providing sex and relationship education and outreach and community services for young people.... (BBC News -- Health)
Study links sex on TV to teen pregnancy Nov 5, 2008
Study links sexual content on TV to teen pregnancy - CNN.com ... Study links sexual content on TV to teen pregnancy ... (CNN) -- Sexual content on television is strongly associated with teen pregnancy, a new study from the RAND Corporation shows. (CNN -- Health)
Sexually Charged TV Might Raise Risk of Teen Pregnancy Nov 5, 2008
The new study aimed to look for a possible link to teen pregnancy. About one in every three girls in the United States gets pregnant before age 20, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (MEDLINEplus)
