Guard Your Child Against the Risk of Teenage Pregnancy

Adolescence can be especially difficult for parents, that children become aware of their sexuality for the first time in their lives. Raging hormones and a newfound sense of independence could encourage teenagers to act in a manner that is irresponsible. The worst impact of this could be a teenage pregnancy.

Here are some facts about teenage pregnancy:

- An estimated 750000 teenage pregnancies in the United States each year.

- The rate of teenage pregnancy in the United States are among the highest in developed countries world higher than in other countries such as Britain, France or Germany.

- A study estimates that up to 31% of teenage girls become pregnant before they reach the age of 20.

Teenage pregnancy harm to the mother in the following way:

- Teenage mothers suffer from poor weight gain, hypertension, anemia and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Guilt, anxiety and depression also commonly affect them.

- The most teenage mothers to drop out of school or college as soon as possible.

- Studies show a strong link between teenage pregnancy, single parenthood and poverty.


Babies born to teenage pregnancies are at risk for the following reasons:

- Babies born to teenage mothers were invariably low birth weight and suffer from health problems. Studies show that babies of teenage mothers receive less care and medical treatment.

- Babies of teenage parents also suffer from inadequate parenting skills. Studies show that children of teenage mothers are generally poorly at school.


As a father, there are things you can do to guard against teenage pregnancy:

Talk.
Mal at ease because it can be first, talk to your teen about safe sex.

Teach.
Help your child develop a healthy attitude toward sex.

Supervisent.
Always allow your child to have healthy interactions with the opposite sex. At the same time, the experts recommend that you discourage dating single, or 'go stable' until your child has at least 16 years.

Protect.
Ensure that your child stays away from drugs or alcohol.

Encourage.
Cultivating in the franchise of your children and encourage them to talk with you all their problems.

Helping Your Teen To Overcome Depression

Statistics on adolescents suffering from depression and other mental disorders are alarming. Several studies suggest that 1 in 4 children suffer from some form of mental illness. Teenage mental illness, to include depression, can have consequences. Teenage suicide is increasing. And 'the third leading cause of death in the age group from 15 to 24 years. Dealing with depression in adolescents is an important step in reducing these numbers in our society.

Many things can lead to depression. A teenager is just learning to handle the pressures and emotions of an adult. Only 30% of children who suffer ask for help. The other only through suffering and do their best to get through. Adults have difficulty dealing with many things, asking a teenager to deal with it on their own is not the best option.

Learn the signs of depression for our young people, can be difficult. Depresso teenagers are often seen as just a teenager. Signs of irritability, fatigue, withdrawal and changes in eating habits and sleeping, are treated as normal signs of growth hormone and storm surges. They are also signs of depression. Learning the difference in your teen behavior may be key to getting them the help they need.

Learning to talk to your teenagers can be your best investment in their mental health. Parents and adults in a teen struggling with the life of this. They often still want to see the teen as a child where the teen wants to be seen as an adult. Learning to fill this gap and to communicate efficiently can be a daunting task, but it can be managed.

An adult must learn to offer support when conversing with a teenager. Far them know you are there for them. Ensure that they have at their disposal at any time. Show them that you can listen without judgement. Do not try to speak out on how they feel. Show them that you can understand and give them the help they need to deal with how we feel.

Trust your instincts. If you have a teenager who is showing signs of depression get their help. Trusting your own feelings and emotions that may be imposed on the teen on the road to better mental health. They can get help resist at first. Be firm. Far them know you are there for them and willing to work with them, but insisted that they find someone who can work with them to help them through this difficult time of their lives.

Often a teen will find it easier to talk to someone other than a parent. Consider a peer mentor for your teen. These are young people who are trained to work with others. They become a positive influence. Teen mentors can become a confidant and will be there for the teen who may be otherwise in distress.

Teenage depression is a serious problem, but they can be treated. Learning to recognize the symptoms and get help as soon as possible. Turn on the teen in your life into a success story, rather than a statistic.

Parenting A Teenager - What A Teen Wishes You Knew

Are you parenting a teenager? Will contribute to what he (or she) is thinking?

Recently I sat down with 17-year-old young woman, Amy (not his real name), and asked her this question.

(Colleen) "Amy, what do teenagers have frustrations with their parents? What desire adolescents could tell their parents, but often do not?"

(Amy) "Well, let me think a minute. Okay, here is a thought. Parents are always complaining to us (teenagers) do not do what we said. I am talking about things like work and such. But the Parents need to remember that most adolescents have really full schedules.

"Honestly, often just forget to do all that is asked and then get in trouble and the situation escalates.

"What I found works for me is for my mother to give me a list of what she wants to do and where she wants it done. Then I am able to adjust the jobs in all my other activities and if I forget , it really is my fault. I keep up much better with my tasks this way, I like to manage more my own timetable. "

(Colleen) "That's good information, Amy. Any other thoughts?"

(Amy) "Yes Another thing that parents can consider is whether they have a specific rule and say there is one exception to this rule, defines the exception up front. Not make us figure out by trial and error, and then getting into Apuros. You can not read your mind. "

(Colleen) "Parents get frustrated by that one, too. Anything else?"

(Amy) "I also think that pushing all the time to join family activities only makes adolescents tune out. For me, I like to spend time with my family, but not every minute of every day. I want to spend time with my friends, too.

"If I know that it is important to be in family things, and then I make sure I am there and I plan with my friends, too. Over a balanced plan."

(Colleen) "Thank you, Amy, for sharing with us. Your comments are very insightful." (End of interview.)

Good food for thought, is it not? (If you would enjoy more tips on paternity adolescents, please consult the author of the resource box below.) Make Amy's frustrations sound familiar? You may want to sit up with their own teen and ask them these questions. But be prepared to listen and not talk if you want a real answer!

Parenting a teenager can be hard work. Good parenting means listening and guiding. Giving a measure of freedom within clear limits and often walk a fine line of balance.

And lots of hugs are a good idea, too!