teenage pregnancy

High school senior Ali Parker's life suddenly changes when she discovers that she is pregnant, and is now faced with the dilemma of responsibility and choice.

Draws from interviews with over fifty single mothers between the ages of thirteen and twenty-three in an attempt to identify the common factors that led them into early sex and pregnancy, and discusses the issues they face as young parents.

Discusses the problem of teen pregnancy and how it affects the economic future of the persons involved.

Discusses practical aspects of becoming a teenage mother, including what to do, how to do it, where to go for help, and what should be known about such topics as budgeting and baby care.

Teenage mothers highlight the challenges of being a teen parent, discussing responsibility, economic hardship, and emotional issues involved in parenting at a young age.

High school student Liselle Mason, having found out she is pregnant, struggles to decide what to do and who she can trust.

Presents a collection of controversial essays that debate issues associated with teen pregnancy including sex education, contraceptives, parental consent for abortions, and abstinence.

Contains essays that explore the debate over teenage pregnancy, considering whether teen pregnancy is a serious problem, the factors that contribute to teenage pregnancy, ways to prevent teen pregnancy, alternatives to parenting for pregnant teens, and social attitudes toward teen pregnancy.

Discusses the social causes of teen pregnancy, problems faced by pregnant teens and the alternatives available to them, the impact of parenthood on teens of both sexes, and approaches to the problem.

Discusses life as a teenage parent, the costs to society, future goals of public policy on the topic, alternatives to becoming a teenage parent, and programs to help teens make the transition to parenthood.