A new dramatic web series about teen pregnancy on the Public Internet Channel
9INEThis 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…)The Public Internet Channel sat down with Joanna V Hunter, author, speaker and blogger on domestic abuse issues, to talk about domestic violence and relationships. See what she has to say and how to get the help you need.
(more…)Relationships can be fun when you take your time and find a healthy relationship that makes you happy. Get the relationship 411 with these facts, tips and more.
(more…)Our partners at Youth Uprising created this video of young mothers talking about teen pregnancy. Made by students and staff at Youth Uprising.
(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 [...]
(more…)Question 5. Did you know that more than half of teenagers are virgins? It’s true. About 43% of boys ages 15-19, and 42% of girls have had sex. That means more than half haven’t. Does that surprise you? Also interesting to note is that 20 years ago these numbers were higher. In 1988, 60% of [...]
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