discovery of oneself possible. The development and maturity of these psychosocial characteristics are shifted‚ in adolescents‚ in later ages of life‚ unlike the first biological maturity prevailing in this phase. Thus misinformation and lack of education in the sexual order is considered a major risk on reproductive health‚ which could lead to early parenthood. Many adolescents begin their sexual life at an early age and they could get pregnant‚ which becomes an obstacle for their dreams and goals
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Retrieved February 16‚ 2006‚ from EbscoHost database. Jossi‚ F. (2005). Sharp decline in teen pregnancy prompts researchers to ponder what works‚ Contemporary Sexuality‚ 39(9)‚ 1-6 Lederman‚ R.‚ & Mian‚ T. (2003). The parent-adolescent relationship education (PARE) program: a curriculum for prevention of STDs and pregnancy in middle school youth. Behavioral Medicine‚ 29(1). Retrieved March 1‚ 2006‚ from EBSCO host database. March of Dimes (2004‚ July). Professionals & researchers: Quick reference and
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5 same bill with same goals are passed. Only‚ the RH Bill passed by the Congressman Edcel Legman is found prominent with that of the 5 Bill which aims to guarantee universal access to methods of contraception‚ abortion‚ fertility control‚ sexual education‚ and maternal care. Sounds nice! Even a survey done by the ABS-CBN TV Patrol greatly shows that the great number of those who agree are much higher than that of who do not. Basically‚ the
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bill since it is against life and immoral‚ to which is violating the commandments of God. Both side has a point and because of this‚ the people has been confused on which is really right and just. On our side‚ the teenagers‚ RH Law is all about Sex Educations and minimizing the number of HIV/AIDS victims in the country. Meanwhile for the Adults‚ it is more the maternal health care‚ responsible parenthood and family planning. What is really RH Law? Is it for the betterment of our country or not? Which
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Lack of quality educative programs One of several generally cited causes of teen pregnancy would be the lack of decent informative programs. The sex education courses instructed in public schools just refer to abstinence as the effective solution to prevent conception. Such classes are certainly minimal‚ since they don’t really educate teens about risk-free sex actions as well as the usage of birth control methods. Consequently‚ teenagers become sexually active without as much know-how about how they
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Reproductive Health Bill The Reproductive Health bills‚ popularly known as the RH Bill‚ are Philippine bills aiming to guarantee universal access to methods and information on birth control and maternal care. The bills have become the center of a contentious national debate. There are presently two bills with the same goals: House Bill No. 4244 or An Act Providing for a Comprehensive Policy on Responsible Parenthood‚ Reproductive Health‚ and Population and Development‚ and For Other Purposes introduced
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them will be YOUR claim/position.) One position would be opposed to allowing school officials to hand out condoms to students. The other position thinks that it would be a good idea to allow high schools to hand out condoms‚ as long as proper sex education is being taught What is your position regarding the topic? My position is that I think that high schools should be allowed to hand out condoms. I believe that if the kids are taught how to properly protect themselves there would be lower numbers
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Should Teenagers Have Access To Birth Control? Over time‚ the issue of whether or not teens should have access to birth control has been debated. Parents‚ teachers‚ church groups‚ doctors‚ and even the government have all had a say in the discussion. There are some who oppose birth control for teens. However‚ there are those who believe that having birth control as an option is the only choice. Republican Senator Glen Grothman of West Bend‚ Wisconsin is trying to block teenagers from
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Summary The following review is based on the book Your kids at risk: How teen sex threatens our sons and daughters (2007). The book is a comprehensive text regarding the effects of sexual promiscuity amongst today’s teens‚ the signs in which to look for‚ and ways in which to prevent the potentially detrimental outcomes. The book discusses a variety of issues threatening our teens today in the form of STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) and what Dr. Meeker describes as “emotional STDs”‚ which she
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References: Alan Guttmacher Institute. (1994). Sex and America ’s Teenagers. New York: Alan Guttmacher Institute. Allen‚ J. P. (2002). Observed Autonomy And Connection With Parents And Peers As Predictors Of Early Adolescent Sexual Adaptation. Paper presented at the Biennial Meetings of the Society
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