Here is some information from the latest research into A 'Picture of Australian Children 2009 report: Australian Institute of health and Welfare' This information gives us MORE ( as if its really needed) information to justify our work around sexual health and relationships AND education of our young people.
"A number of factors are associated with teenage birth including family history of teenage pregnancy, sexual abuse in childhood, unstable housing arrangements, poor school attendance and performance, socioeconomic disadvantage, absence of a father figure, living in rural and
remote areas, and being Indigenous (Slowinski 2001). While not all teenage births result in negative outcomes for mother and child, the circumstances that often contribute to teenage birth mean that many young mothers do not receive the support they need during and after the birth. There is also the question of whether certain groups of young women have adequate support to avoid unintended pregnancy. Knowledge about reproductive matters and access to contraception are important factors in preventing unintended teenage pregnancies."
"A number of factors are associated with teenage birth including family history of teenage pregnancy, sexual abuse in childhood, unstable housing arrangements, poor school attendance and performance, socioeconomic disadvantage, absence of a father figure, living in rural and
remote areas, and being Indigenous (Slowinski 2001). While not all teenage births result in negative outcomes for mother and child, the circumstances that often contribute to teenage birth mean that many young mothers do not receive the support they need during and after the birth. There is also the question of whether certain groups of young women have adequate support to avoid unintended pregnancy. Knowledge about reproductive matters and access to contraception are important factors in preventing unintended teenage pregnancies."
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We need to give more emotional support to teenage mothers. Look at how good Diane Garnick from Sky News Australia turned out.
ReplyDeleteShe is the smartest lady on the economy and a teenage Mom.
Absolutely. Thanks so much for that comment. There are lots of good role models of teenage mums.We certainly do tend to look and think about teenage motherhood as a bummer. If only all young people were aware of the possible barriers that they may face as a young mum and THEN if our culture developed more supportive environments things could be so much better.
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