Girls from poor areas tend to have sex earlier: Study Sep 21, 2008
"Other studies show that early initiators are more likely to contract sexually transmitted diseases, 00004000 undergo unwanted teen pregnancy and to report involuntary sexual experiences," she said. "By identifying young adolescents who are particularly at risk, this study provides valuable insights for future intervention efforts. To maximize effectiveness, prevention programmes need to take the larger social context into account and make special efforts to enroll vulnerable young... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Why Sexual Activity Among Teenagers... Sep 20, 2008
Just taking a drive through the city will expose a teen to multiple ads speaking out against teen pregnancy and advocating the use of condoms ... The U.S. teen pregnancy rate decreased 28% between 1990 and 2000, dropping from 117 pregnancies per 1,000 females aged 15 -19 in 1990, to 84 per 1,000 in 2000 ... Since many teen girls have not had sex and therefore are not at risk for pregnancy, a more accurate measure of teen pregnancy rates may be the number of pregnancies among sexually active teen... (Suite101.com)
Accuracy, Efficacy And Ethics Of Abstinence-only Programs Questioned By Public Health Experts Sep 20, 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 ... 20, 2008) New research suggests that comprehensive sex education might lead to less teen pregnancy, and there are no indications that it boosts the levels of sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted. (Science Daily)
Hamilton support team adds guidelines for pregnant students Sep 20, 2008
We've researched the law and had a committee studying teen pregnancy issues and have put together these guidelines for your consideration ... We are not condoning teen pregnancy or parenthood, said Golemo ... We are hoping to not enforce stereotypes about teen pregnancy, said Kohlmorgan. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Obama reclaims poll lead Sep 19, 2008
It goes far beyond a mere teen pregnancy crisis this week. The Enquirers team of reporters has combed the Alaskan wilderness to discover the hidden truth about Gov. Palins family, which has become a central part of her political identity. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Vice president Sep 18, 2008
Six, disrespects science: Studies show abstinence only sex education does not reduce teen pregnancy. Still Palin wants to force it on us, and "Creationism" too. (King County Journal Newspapers, WA)
Denzel Washington Promotes New Youth Campaign Sep 18, 2008
The Be Great project will also promote the importance of mentoring in addressing the high school drop out rate, teen pregnancy and youth violence. Washington, who started going to a Boys & Girls Club when he was 6 years old, is urging people to spend time with their kids, volunteer at youth centers and donate money to successful youth organizations. (W-USA News, DC)
Jeannie Babb Taylor: Palin pros and cons Sep 17, 2008
While requesting federal dollars to study the mating habits of crabs, Palin used her line-item veto power to slash important funding for education and teen pregnancy prevention. She opposes teaching teens about condoms in spite of statistical and now personal evidence that abstinence only education has poor results. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Photo by Suzi Carter/Daily Journal Gail Parks (left) and Michael Lide smile and laugh during the Obama campaign’s “Cookout for Change” in Hamlet on Saturday. Sep 16, 2008
We are next tp the poorest out of 100 counties but hey we are #1 in teen pregnancy, Horray. If I were a company wanting to come to Richmond County I would think twice about it, just take a ride down74 and look at all the empty buildings it looks like a ghost town, the next problem we face is the education level here yes I said it because thats another one of those little things they look at, you would'nt want someone who couldnt finish school running your company, would u. So why don't we get on... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Positive trends in preventing teen pregnancy stalled; officials say cause for concern Sep 16, 2008
COLUMBIA -- Following 14 years of declines in teen pregnancy rates, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has reported an increase in the number of pregnancies to teens of all races in South Carolina ... Since 2004, the rate of teen pregnancy in South Carolina increased from 33 ... Although teen pregnancy rates in South Carolina declined by 19 percent between 1994 and 2006, the progress made appears to have stalled, and positive trends from the past decade are... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Troubled girls from poor neighborhoods more likely to have sex in early adolescence Sep 16, 2008
"Other studies show that early initiators are more likely to contract sexually transmitted diseases, undergo unwanted teen pregnancy and to report involuntary sexual experiences," she said. "By identifying young adolescents who are particularly at-risk, this study provides valuable insights for future intervention efforts," added Dupr. (EurekAlert!)
Letters to the editor (9/15/08) Sep 15, 2008
Teen pregnancy is a problem. War is not something to glorify as "God's task." We need to think more like Native Americans, taking into account the results of our actions seven generations from now. (Anchorage Daily News)
Wolverines win big against Rebels, 59-0 Sep 15, 2008
Webster Progress Times. What is the best way to overcome poverty in MS. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)
John McCain and abortion Sep 14, 2008
McCain has voted against teen pregnancy programs. Palin herself said she opposes funding sexual-education programs in Alaska. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Raising grandchildren an extra burden Sep 14, 2008
The circumstances that draw grandparents to second parenthood today vary widely and include substance abuse, teen pregnancy, divorce, child abuse and neglect, mental illness and incarceration of a parent. Usually there's little or no time to make meaningful financial preparations in advance. (Montana Standard, MT)
Guess what I’m thinking, Ms. Harrop Sep 14, 2008
If Gov. Palin takes care of and loves her children (and I ve read she and her husband do most of their child care) it doesn t really matter what challenges the children may have (developmental delays or teen pregnancy etc. . (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
In teenage pregnancy, boys equally at fault Sep 14, 2008
There were those people, however, angry not because I brought up the subject of teen pregnancy, but because I never mentioned the boy who had fathered the child. "Nobody ever talks about the boys," one reader wrote. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Quality experience Sep 14, 2008
Am I alone in being sensitive to the fact that the media and the Palin family itself have referred repeatedly to Sarah s giving birth to a son with Down Syndrome and her daughter Bristol s unplanned teen pregnancy as a choice to have the babies. I completely respect both decisions, and I believe abortion to be a sad alternative to bringing people into the world whose spiritual worth and power only God knows. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Teen maternity Sep 14, 2008
But teen pregnancy prevention specialists say there's an important aspect largely missing from the discussion after a 15-year decline, the teen birth rate is rising ... Out-of-wedlock teen pregnancy has been all over the entertainment media lately ... Such openness is perhaps good for the mothers and their babies, but it can also give the appearance to other teens that getting pregnant isn't so out of the ordinary, said Lori Butler, executive director of Girls Inc. of San Diego County, which... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Abstinence and Your Teen Sep 13, 2008
There's one absolutely fool-proof method for avoiding teen pregnancy: abstinence ... Many teens today are simply choosing abstinence because they have been educated about sexually transmitted diseases and have seen the effects of teen pregnancy in their own environment. (Suite101.com)
Girl Scouts reach out in bleak Miami neighborhoods Sep 13, 2008
The animatronic doll is used in an activity about teen pregnancy, part of a larger program called "Decisions for Your Life" that reaches out to girls in Miami's low-income neighborhoods. Participants still sell cookies, attend jamborees and visit museums like any other troop, but they also tackle tougher issues including drug abuse and conflict resolution. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Speechwriter for a Day Sep 13, 2008
Joe Hood will never hear McCain say, "Torture qualifies me to be president, but a president should never qualify torture." Carlyn Meyer won't live long enough to hear Palin unleash this imperfect antimetabole: "Ask not what you can do to prevent teen pregnancy, ask what teen pregnancy can do for you." And no one on either side will ever use Jim Stahl's submission: "Expect to get what you pay for, and expect to pay for what you get.". Finally, there are the antimetaboles you hope to hear from... (Slate)
Teen pregnancy in Valley gets reality jolt Sep 12, 2008
WASILLA - Gov. Sarah Palin's announcement last week that her 17-year-old daughter Bristol was pregnant shined a national spotlight on teen pregnancy ... "Encouraging delayed sexual activity and prevention of teen pregnancy, we really had to get at the core issue, which is really around relationships and friends," she said ... State programs focusing on preventing teen pregnancy include talking about abstinence as well as education about contraceptives. (Anchorage Daily News)
Young black men at high risk for HIV, CDC says Sep 12, 2008
"In school, there was more focus on teen pregnancy and things like syphilis and crabs," said Fails, a San Francisco resident who worked as a political consultant. "We really didn't go into AIDS. I never thought that AIDS applied to me.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Oklahoma’s annual abortion law Sep 12, 2008
MOM wrote on Sep 11, 2008 10:54 AM:" After reading these posts, I am amazed at the stupidity of pro-abortion people. It's like "wondering" stated, you have a double standard! As a person who made the mistake of having an abortion herself, I KNOW what's involved and the long term effects. It's hard to live with if you have a conscience. That's a proven fact that MOST women have to live with the guilt. And for the pro-Ab crazies, most abortions are NOT because of rape or incest, they are a choice... (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
GAIL MARSHALL: Time for this bee to leave the hive Sep 12, 2008
I was a political innocent, and Jim taught me the critical intersection between the human-interest issues I'd championed in the features section -- the sick and underprivileged, dropouts, teen pregnancy, breast cancer and domestic violence -- and public policy. The best part of journalism is the people. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
As Palin Stars, McCain Goes Along for Ride: Margaret Carlson Sep 12, 2008
Now when teen pregnancy comes to a Christian family, it's ``beautiful. Conservatives have argued that pregnant students be banned from school activities or any honors on the grounds that not censuring them conveyed tacit approval to others. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
State asks teens ‘What’s the Rush?’ Sep 12, 2008
Program fights teen pregnancy ... It is out of the ordinary for any teen pregnancy prevention effort to be focused on guys, even in part, which has always been perplexing to me, he said ... Both national experts and district attorneys agree that Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin s unwed, pregnant daughter has placed the issue of teen pregnancy back in the national spotlight. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Mothers under 30: 1 in 2 are unwed Sep 12, 2008
The statistics also reveal that the stereotypical image of teen pregnancy - a hot topic because of vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's pregnant 17-year-old daughter - is not the norm when it comes to unmarried mothers. In Florida, only 21 percent of unwed new mothers were teenagers. (Florida Times-Union)
TRENTONIAN EDITORIAL: The self-righteous Sep 12, 2008
The public scolds of feminist liberalism are in especially shrill voice over the most heralded teen pregnancy ever ... After all, isn't it true that even rigorous reproductive indoctrination bearing the imprimatur of Planned Parenthood hasn't succeeded in eradicating teen pregnancy, any more than the rest of the public school curriculum has succeeded in disabusing a certain percentage of students of the notion that Eisenhower was a Civil War general and a molecule is a small mammal that burrows... (The Trentonian, NJ)
New '90210' has big shoes to fill Sep 11, 2008
There had also been plenty of after-school specials addressing such big-ticket issues as teen pregnancy, drug abuse and sexually transmitted diseases. But nobody before Beverly Hills, 90210 had come up with the unique formula of combining all three and airing it at night. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 10, 2008 Sep 11, 2008
1 billion alone (National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy). The disgusting truth in regard to McCain's VP is that the overwhelming majority of Americans do not care how much better other countries are, but yearn for some idol of their own. (North County Times)
An election season snack Sep 11, 2008
At the site you can vote for which of these 100-calorie snacks appeals to you, and you won't have to worry about inexperience, teen pregnancy or bloviating. There's also the very odd "Pickle People Party," a "campaign" launched online by Gedney, Cain's and Del Monte pickles. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Letters to the editor (Sept. 10) Sep 11, 2008
""He's a man who's there to serve his country, and not just his party"FACTS (Source: On The Issues http://www.ontheissues.org/john_mccain.htm):John McCain-Voted NO on repealing tax subsidy for companies which move US jobs offshore. (Mar 2005)-Voted NO on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives. (Mar 2005) BUTVoted YES on $75M for abstinence education. (Jul 1996)-Voted NO on prioritizing national debt reduction below tax cuts. (Apr 2000)-Voted YES on loosening restrictions on... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
VMAs spur debate over promise rings Sep 10, 2008
The United States has one of the highest rates of teen pregnancy in the developed world. Government statistics show that in 2006, more than 400,000 babies were born in this country to mothers aged 15-19. (MSNBC -- Politics)
The politics of teen pregnancy Sep 10, 2008
Bristol and her future husband should be treated respectfully, but we as a nation now have the opportunity to learn more about an issue that most of us and most candidates would rather not face, our country's high teen pregnancy rate, the highest for all industrialized nations ... Punitive, mandatory parental notification or consent laws do not reduce abortion and teen pregnancy; they only drive youth without loving, supportive parents to desperate measures when they are facing an unplanned... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Russell Brand/ Jonas Brothers VMA Flap Spurs Abstinence Group's Leader To Send Purity Ring to Palin's Daughter Sep 10, 2008
A year after and made headlines, the topic of teen pregnancy received renewed attention when it was revealed that 17-year-old Bristol Palin is expecting and that her mother favors abstinence-only sex education in schools at a time when teen-pregnancy rates are on the rise again. "This is a big, big to-do," Pattyn said of the flap in his community over the Jonas Brothers/ Brand issue. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Chuck Norris: Action Star, Tax Reformer Sep 10, 2008
As someone who speaks in his book about the dissolution of the American family and the problem of teen pregnancy, how do you feel about the controversy surrounding Palin's own family. That's a personal thing. (Time.com)
Is abstinence-only teaching enough? Sep 9, 2008
Although not having sex might be foolproof in preventing pregnancy and STDs, teaching it is not as reliable in decreasing teen pregnancy rates, said Brad Sagarin, an associate professor of psychology at Northern Illinois University ... National statistics show a declining teen pregnancy rate but an increased rate of sexually transmitted diseases, said Katie Mehne, executive director of We Care Pregnancy Center, which offers services including post-abortion recovery, pregnancy tests and... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
The Clean Teen Sep 9, 2008
She s agreed: from now to until she s 18, the star of The Secret Life of Bees isn t going to be holding up any 7-11s, having an unwanted teen pregnancy or getting any tattoos or piercings. Of course, this agreement was a light-hearted one, made in jest before she went into do press rounds for Bees. (Fox News)
Politics blog: Contradiction Watch Sep 9, 2008
They respond by putting their own idea of a woman at the top of her game on their ticket-- an anti-choice, BigOil friendly rapist of what's left of our environment that threatens to increase the spread of teen pregnancy and HIV infection by denying Americans access to preventive sexual health care. Disgusted at Republican preferential treatment of corporate interests over we, the people. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed' Sep 9, 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)
Best of the Web Sep 9, 2008
Its troubling when Palin touts her daughters teen pregnancy as making her excited to be a grandmother and that she is proud of her daughter. While trying to put a positive political spin on this, she sent an ominous message to teenage girls. (Florida Today)
Reducing Teen Pregnancies and Abortions Sep 9, 2008
The first step in reducing teen pregnancy and abortion is to know the facts ... Child Trends and the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy published their own data and the corroborating findings of a vast body of scientific research which found that the recipe for delaying sexual activity is parental involvement, good friends, strong faith and participation in church activities ... We lead the developed nations in teen pregnancy and the number of abortions is still far too high. (Townhall.com)
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: Teen pregnancy: We need to talk Sep 9, 2008
Policies affecting teen pregnancy emanate out of the White House. The contenders for president need to be talking about it. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
WITH HOPE: Mental health conference to focus on youth suicide prevention, early intervention Sep 9, 2008
Conference workshops and discussions will include such topics as "Life in the Fast Lane: The Role of Drugs and Alcohol in Youth Suicide Risk," "Life Skills: Lessons on Coping, Problem-Solving and Communication" and "Relationships, Sex and Teen Pregnancy Among Today's Youth.". The OAMHC and MHA of South Carolina continue to work with the health and advocacy community on prevention efforts to help prevent suicide among young people. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Letters for Monday, September 8, 2008 Sep 9, 2008
Those who want to reduce teen pregnancy and the number of abortions will promote comprehensive sex education. I am grateful for the physiology teacher I had in high school in 1964. (Missoulian, MT)
Citizens have chance to put their stamp on city's brand Sep 9, 2008
TheGenius wrote on Sep 8, 2008 1:28 PM:" What, meth and teen pregnancy isn't a good stamp for the city? ". Mrs. Pellwerds wrote on Sep 8, 2008 1:59 PM:" In fact I do regularly attend council meetings and I am involved with a few civic organizations. I am dedicated to making this town a better place to live for all. Having been to so many of these community input meetings and seeing absolutely nothing done- I say save your time and breath. ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Does getting married help teen pregnancy? Sep 9, 2008
Does getting married help teen pregnancy ... Does getting married help teen pregnancy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Candidacy is a chance to shed light Sep 8, 2008
If so, does another teen pregnancy really qualify. What really would be unusual - and valuable - would be if the candidacy of Sarah Palin, who could end up not just in the White House but sitting in the Oval office, illuminated the facts about DS. Because without public education, her 4 1/2-month-old baby boy may see his whole life defined by what he can't do instead of by what he can do. (Boston Globe)
Disgusted by cartoon Sep 8, 2008
chevy_mama wrote on Sep 7, 2008 11:19 AM:" Wondering2: "lie and character assassinate"? You mean, like when the right claims Obama is a radical Muslim? Or I love this one: "Barack HUSSEIN Obama". Like his middle name is relevant to, well, anything.At least the cartoon in question was factual. Sarah Palin is against sex ed in schools, and her daughter is pregnant. I agree with the letter though that teen pregnancy is no laughing matter--but one can't help but notice how ironic the whole situation... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Greetings from "the angry left" Hey, peeved hippie! Stop your hatin' and... Sep 8, 2008
This is a time of true, red-blooded American mavericks, of hot Alaskan redneck babes and giant phallic guns and military fetishism and zero birth control, of teen pregnancy and God and freshly slaughtered moose on the dinner table. Can't you sense the patriotism. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Your views: The vetting of Gov. Sarah Palin Sep 8, 2008
Palins and McCains glorify teen pregnancy. Its interesting how Bristol Palins teen pregnancy is now glorified by the McCains and the Palins. (Florida Today)
The value of sex ed programs Sep 8, 2008
While I agree that poverty and culture are issues in teen pregnancy, I do not agree that sex education does not have an effect on the rate of teen pregnancy. Zimmerman noted that Frank Furstenberg's study of sex education literature concluded that sex ed had no effect on teen pregnancy. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Does sex education really influence teen behavior? Sep 8, 2008
By Sharon Jayson, USA TODAY Sex education may not have the influence that many assume in averting teen pregnancy, suggest new international data that find U.S. teens have babies at much higher rates than peers in many countries, regardless of the sex education received in those countries ... "There is a cultural norm that teen pregnancy interferes with your future career. That is really, really clear.". (USA Today -- News)
Sex ed in schools: Little connection between what's taught, teen behavior Sep 8, 2008
Success in delaying first sex and reducing teen pregnancy is mixed, yet proponents of each cite studies about why their way is best. Abstinence programs have received more than $1. (USA Today)
Barney Frank: Playing politics with family values Sep 7, 2008
According to that right-wing social viewpoint, divorce, teen pregnancy, and other lapses in family values are the fault of liberals ... That is why the questions of divorce and teen pregnancy are relevant in discussions of the McCain/Palin ticket ... The glaring inconsistency between the social philosophy that blames liberalism for divorce and teen pregnancy and the facts of Palin's family life further underlines the serious shortcomings of that philosophy. (Boston Globe)
Teen pregnancy brings big responsibilities Sep 7, 2008
September 07, 2008 ONLINE EDITION. Samantha Romero holds her daughter, Marianna, 3, Saturday. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Palin's credentials as a mother need not be questioned Sep 7, 2008
But I'd be foolish to tempt karma by being smug and acting as if teen pregnancy didn't affect many a good kid from many a good family. This is not an indictment of the Palins' parenting. (Anchorage Daily News)
Pregnant Daughter of Sarah Palin Sep 7, 2008
Ordinarily unwed teen pregnancy is not something reporters care about ... It is Sarah Palin who placed her daughter in the middle of a nationwide debates on teen pregnancy, reproductive choice and Christian values. (Suite101.com)
"O'Reilly" ambushes AJC's Tucker at home Sep 7, 2008
Cynthia simply pointed out the hypocrisies in O Reilly s stance on teen pregnancy ... I think it would be very interesting to hear O Reilly clarify his stance on teen pregnancy and his basis for judging the Spears family differently than the Palin family. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE NEWS BUDGET Sep 7, 2008
Coming off a bumpy convention that was postponed by a hurricane and set unpleasantly abuzz by a teen pregnancy, Republican presidential nominee John McCain now faces the task of convincing voters that his rock-solid political experience trumps Democrat Barack Obama's rock-star atmospherics. 700. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Irresponsible VP choice Sep 7, 2008
But to the extent that this controversy has focused attention on teen pregnancy and our national policy on sex education, some good may yet come of this event. The U.S. has one of the highest rates of teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases in the developed world because we refuse to get real when it comes to young people and sex. (NJ.com -- Times)
Raising grandchildren an extra burden for many Sep 7, 2008
The circumstances that draw grandparents to second parenthood today vary widely and include substance abuse, teen pregnancy, divorce, child abuse and neglect, mental illness and incarceration of a parent. Usually there's little or no time to make meaningful financial preparations in advance. (USA Today -- News)
A shifting view of pregnancy Sep 7, 2008
Just as Christians have become more tolerant of divorce in their midst, they've become more accepting of co-habitation and teen pregnancy ... "But to suggest that teen pregnancy and single motherhood is due in large part to celebrity culture is a much-too-simple answer for a difficult problem.". (Florida Times-Union)
