Explains reasons for using birth control (including abstinence) to prevent pregnancy and disease; provides options for making a decision and getting help; and describes available choices.
A discussion of teen pregnancy, providing information about puberty, sex, and safety, looking at the signs of pregnancy, identifying options for pregnant teens and encouraging them to seek help from a trusted adult, and including coping strategies.
young women reclaim self-respect and find its not bad to be good
Shalit, Wendy
2007
Examines the impact of the proliferation of sexual images and messages in the media, stores, and schools on young girls, discussing the pressure girls feel to behave sexually and arguing that this prevalence prevents them from developing an authentic sense of their own sexuality and ultimately makes sex unfulfilling.
Nick Twisp uses his journal to vent his frustrations over his parent's divorce, his school problems, his girlfriend troubles, and other annoying aspects of life.
alcohol, drugs and sex--what parents don't know and teens aren't telling
Wallace, Stephen
2008
Provides statistics about the involvement of teenagers in risky behaviors, such as drug and alcohol use, sex, and violence, and provides advice on how parents can better communicate with teens about their decision.
Contains twelve articles that provide a variety of perspectives on issues related to birth control, discussing the role of birth control in sex education programs, birth control access and restrictions, and more.
