Studies have shown that wards of child protective services are more vulnerable to the hazards of teenage pregnancy and parenthood than girls not involved with child protective services (Connolly et al.,2012, p.615). ... It is also important to recognize that the things these adolescents are faced with in the child protective services are what place them at risk for early pregnancy (Connolly et al.,2012, p.627). ... When looking at emotional support young mothers stressed the fact that they just wanted someone to be there for them during their pregnancy(Connolly et al.,2012, p.624). ... Such ...

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., et al., 1999) when they stated, "By mid-adolescence, most teens are able to reason like adults, but because of inexperience, may require more guidance in medical decision-making-. ... Sigman et al. (1997) conclude that, " a study of high school students found that 25% would forego health care if confidentiality were not assured-. ... Adolescents decision to seek confidentiality extends to numerous reasons: fear parental reprisal, fear effects to self esteem or social status, and their need for independence (Du Gas et al., 1999). Sigman et al (1997), discuss two philosophical arguments when...

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Mood disorders are often accompanied by other psychological problems such as anxiety, eating disorders, hyperactivity, substance abuse, and suicide, all of which can hide depressive symptoms (Blackman, 1995; Brown, 1996; Lasko et al., 1996; Oster & Montgomery, 1996). ... For other teens, depression arises from poor family relations which could include decreased family support and perceived rejection by parents (Lasko et al., 1996). ...

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Mood disorders are often accompanied by other psychological problems such as anxiety, eating disorders, hyperactivity, substance abuse, and suicide, all of which can hide depressive symptoms (Blackman, 1995; Brown, 1996; Lasko et al., 1996; Oster & Montgomery, 1996). ... For other teens, depression arises from poor family relations which could include decreased family support and perceived rejection by parents (Lasko et al., 1996). ...

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(Graber et al., 1996) She feels satisfied with the way she dresses and her body image, does not care what others think, and is a more popular kid at school. ... This could be related to Graber et al.'...

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For example, a 2006 study of Texas middle school students participating in a sex education program designed by medical school professionals found that these students expressed an intention to delay sexual activity until after high school (Sulak et al.) ... After consultation with parents and school officials, the focus of the program was on consequences of teen sexual activity, the importance of delaying sexual intimacy, character development, and encouraging the ability to refuse sexual advances (Sulak et al.) Comparing before-and-after surveys of the students' knowledge and attitudes, s...

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Although the rate of teen pregnancy in the United States has declined greatly within the past few years, it is still an enormous problem that needs to be taken into consideration. These rates are still higher in the 1990's than they were only a decade ago. The United States" teenage birthrate exce...

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