A new dramatic web series about teen pregnancy on the Public Internet Channel
9INEHaving a child is a reward that makes all of the costs worth it. But if you can, you might want to wait to have a child until you can support one. This game and list tell you how much having a baby costs financially.
(more…)This post comes from our partner The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy about why involved fathers are so important in the lives of their children, and how responsible fatherhood affects teen pregnancy.
(more…)Finding a job is a difficult task for all young people, and with the job market being what it is these days, it’s gotten even harder. And the unemployment rate for teen fathers is around 57%. But don’t despair. There are programs and services out there that can help you find the right job for you.
(more…)By Roland C. Warren, President, National Fatherhood Initiative Due to several high profile celebrities becoming teen parents in recent years, our nation has been having one of its most candid conversations about teen fatherhood that I can remember. However, the conversation has exposed our nation’s confusion and, at times, indifference about dealing with teen fathers. It has also [...]
(more…)This is an honest look at a not-so-noble reason an 18 year old decided to stay pregnant.
(more…)We combed through some of the best pregnancy prevention and sex education sites for teens to bring you a little over 50 things you should know about staying safe and avoiding pregnancy – from the basics to the myths to important statistics.
(more…)Question 1. What have we learned about the characters in 9INE so far? Who are they? What are their families like? Do they remind you of people you know? Do they seem like people you could be friends with? Go to Discussion Question 2 for Episode 1 – September
(more…)Question 2. Lonnie’s friend teases him about the condoms he’s had for a while, telling him to at least open the box and take some of them out, so he’ll “look less like a virgin.” Do you think Lonnie’s a virgin? Do you think Tye is a virgin? Does it matter? Go to Discussion Question [...]
(more…)Question 3. If Lonnie’s not a virgin, why wouldn’t his good friend know about it? Do all of your friends know your sexual status? Do you know theirs? How do you choose who to share that kind of information with? Go to Discussion Question 4 for Episode 1 – September
(more…)Question 4. What do you think about people who haven’t had sex yet? Is it embarrassing for guys to admit they’re virgins? Is it embarrassing for girls? Do people talk about who’s a virgin and who’s not? Why do you think it matters to them? If you knew someone was a virgin would it change [...]
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