A counselor from school referred me to a local support group at a nearby highschool, you may want to try that. There's a lot more girls out there in your situation than you may think!
I don't know if there is a support group for parents with pregnant teenagers, but if not, there needs to be, because this is a epidemic, and these girls seems to be totally clueless as to what they're getting themselves into.
Hi, I don't know of a forum dedicated to pregnant teens. But I just started a forum this week for parents period. And speaking as a woman that got pregnant at 16 and then 18, I can tell you that it's not the end of the world for these teens. Having parents and/or friends and family around is the best thing for them right now. They need support and to be told that it won't be easy but that everyone will help them so that they can finish school and get careers.
Yes, there are support groups, both in-person and online, for parents of pregnant teens. Organizations like Planned Parenthood, local clinics, and community centers may offer resources for parents seeking support and guidance through this challenging time. Additionally, websites like Parents Helping Parents and Parents Anonymous provide information and connections to support groups for parents in similar situations.
No, pregnancy does not automatically emancipate a teenager in Illinois. Emancipation is a separate legal process by which a minor is granted legal independence from their parents. Pregnancy alone does not grant emancipation status.
No, the State of Georgia does not have a specific statute that automatically emancipates pregnant teens. Emancipation in Georgia requires a court order and proof that the minor is financially self-sufficient and capable of making their own decisions.
It depends on the laws in your area regarding minors leaving home. It is advisable to discuss your situation with a trusted adult or seek guidance from organizations that support pregnant teens. Your safety and well-being should be the top priority.
She dyed her hair bright pink as a rebellious act against her conservative parents.
To prevent teens from running away, it's important to establish open communication, support networks, and healthy relationships within the family. Understanding the reasons behind the desire to run away and addressing underlying issues is crucial. Providing a safe and nurturing environment where teens feel heard, valued, and supported can help discourage them from running away.
Try AOL. They use to have chats with topics. I don't know if they still do, but you can try. I suggest you get a support group going in your area for other parents with your problem. Network.
There are a lot of websites with articles designed to help parents support their gay children. One of these sites is Gay Teens. It may be helpful to find a support group in your area for face-to-face advice.
get educated, convince teens who are pregnant to stay in school, tell parents to educate there kids, not get pregnant, tell teens about the consequences, know what the consequences, educate teens.
If the teens are living with their parents, then their parents provide for them. The level of support is going to depend on the parents' financial decisions and there is not any specific requirement besides what is needed for the child to live and go to school. If the teen moves out, they should expect to meet expenses on their own.
Education. Parents sharing their moral view of premarital sex. An ability to openly discuss views and feeling from both teens and parents. Access to birth control when needed.
no. but many teens do get pregnant, sadly
No, being pregnant does not create an emancipation situation. It just shows that the minor cannot take care of themselves.
Teens form groups because when their parents get mad at them or they (the teens) screw up their life-- their friends understand so they feel better about what they did. They also can defeat more people at school by having a "group" people (people at school) feel intimidated by them when they have a group of people (teens) around them.
About 60% of teens are parents in the u.s
Heaven's Pregnant Teens was created on 2006-01-24.
Lesbian teens can find support through support groups LGBTQ which stands for lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender, queer. For those who won't go public and join a group, seek out and confide in an older person, from outside your family.
The first time to many teens have the sex talk with their parents, is when telling them that they are pregnant. Parents, if the teens have a sex queston with their parents, don't assume they are doing it. And teens, if your parents aren't talking to you about sex, don't assume they don't care. Teenage pregnancy is 100% preventable. Start talking. For more information, please visit, stayteen.org or abcfamily.com