Teenage mothers' lives differ little over years
Vanessia Ochs recalls teen pregnancy during high school. Yvette Squire’s birth at 18 followed a senior-year pregnancy, detailing sacrifices, limited college opportunities, and evolving birth control and adoption options. Ochs notes persistent social pressures and advises readiness for sacrifice, restraint from extra activities, and cautious views on marriage. Adoption remains a hopeful option for those not ready.
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Vanessia Ochs
Yvette Squire
Yvette
Mrs. Ochs
Syracuse High School
Reading Topics From 1987 Teen Sex Debates
A snapshot of mid 1980s media discussion on teen sexuality. The items include a People article on what's gone wrong with teen sex, a Newsweek piece on kids and contraceptives, a Newsweek or similar guide How to Talk About Sex, plus a film reference Daddy starring Patricia Arquette and Dermot Mulroney.
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Newsweek
Veiding
Daddy
Patricia Arquette
Dermot Mulroney
Reasons OHS students cite for teen pregnancy trends
Student responses reveal beliefs that birth control requires time to obtain and use, embarrassment leads to risk, ignorance or improper methods contribute, premeditated use versus heat of the moment exceptions, family distance or attachment motives, and the view that sex is too readily accepted for their age group.
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OHS
Teen mother recalls teenage pregnancy in Montgomery family
Montgomery describes her March 1986 teenage pregnancy during sophomore year, the strain on her family, and the support from friends. She details the emotional toll, plans for college, and her view that teen sex and pregnancy are overlooked by some adults, urging open discussion with parents.
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Montgomery, Jr
Montgomery
Kevin
Kris
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