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Post by nutz4hpotter6 on Apr 6, 2008 20:04:12 GMT -5
Not surprised at all. I knew that she was going to get engaged to the father. I think that is good for her and the father. I hope everything works out for the two of them.
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Post by Samantha (Magic is a Mystery) on Apr 7, 2008 9:59:53 GMT -5
Yeah I do to. I just hope she doesn't get harassed by the Papparazzi thats all like they are doing to her sister.
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Post by nutz4hpotter6 on Apr 8, 2008 17:46:49 GMT -5
Yeah that isn't right. I do think they expect it some times though and some of them enjoy the papparazzi.
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Post by Samantha (Magic is a Mystery) on Apr 9, 2008 7:52:42 GMT -5
Yeah because some people are attention seekers. But teens in America are encouraged by the paparazzi.
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Post by nutz4hpotter6 on Apr 9, 2008 16:47:30 GMT -5
Teens don't always think things through. They are usually quick to make decisions with out always thinking of the consequences.
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Post by babylupin on Apr 10, 2008 20:56:49 GMT -5
That's true. My Mummy (  I haven't seen her in awhil and I miss here, therefore, I've reverted back to Mummy) always told me to use the brain that I was given, and drilled it into me from the day I was born. She literally drilled common sense into us, and for that I am greatful, because even in my younger teen years, I always thought things through, and assessed what the possible outcomes are (but even teen has slip ups!) I think in terms of decision making, I'm not sure if they do over there or not, but in Aussie, they've started simple decision making classes in primary schools, and by the time you get too your last two years, they have things like drugs and whatnot in the NSW crossroads course. It's really educational. *edit* Please excuse all my typos and spelling errors in my post *is ashamed* |
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Post by Samantha (Magic is a Mystery) on Apr 11, 2008 4:49:33 GMT -5
There will be someone you know who you wouldn't expect to get pregnant. Sex Education needs to be updated and taught from a younger age (8 to 16). Some schools stop teaching it after year 7 (11 going on 12 years old). Children need more knowledge and need to know the consequences of their actions. I think thats why England is the worst in teenage pregnancies.
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Post by nutz4hpotter6 on Apr 11, 2008 20:26:43 GMT -5
I believe our school district has a video in 5th grade. I am not sure but I think it is the introduction of sex education. Some kids are mature enough to understand the video and some are not ready to learn about it. I also feels it depends on the family situation. If you have a mom/dad that don't teach values to their children then most likely they will be grandparents earlier then they want to be. I think people need to start realizing that they are the ones that make the mistakes and stop trying to blame it on society.
I can't tell you where the US ranks with teen pregnancies but all I know is their are kids in our schools that are pregnant.
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Post by Samantha (Magic is a Mystery) on Apr 13, 2008 9:56:36 GMT -5
With Sex Education they need to have a girls class and a boys class so they are seperate. That way girls can be taugh all methods of contraception and be told that its both their responsibility aswell as the boys. I know from knowledge that a teenager is more likely to find bringing up a baby more harder than an adult because some teens have a lack of knowledge than an adult does.
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Post by nutz4hpotter6 on Apr 13, 2008 10:03:20 GMT -5
I don't know if having separate classes is better. I don't even know if we have separate classes here. I think both boys and girls need to learn all the different kinds of contraception. If the girls are just learning about what they can do then a boy is not informed. The boy may think the girl is doing everything to prevent it. They both need to know what each other can do to prevent it.
You have to realize to that some teenagers want to be parents young. They don't care if it is hard to take care of the baby or not. That is how some of them grew up, parents being teenagers at the time and the parents are okay with it.
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Post by Samantha (Magic is a Mystery) on Apr 13, 2008 10:09:39 GMT -5
yeah that is true Mon, I agree. I have always been in a mixed class when I was taught about Sex Education. I was taught in year six and year seven. But I wasn't taught the different methods of contraception. I only found out that Girls could take the pill after I left High school. I never knew there was such a thing. My school lacked the knowledge with Sex education. After I left I found out there are girls getting pregnant now. I know this because my brother is still there but he is in is final year.
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Post by nutz4hpotter6 on Apr 13, 2008 13:40:24 GMT -5
Yeah that is ashame that you didn't know about the pill. I also think it helps if the parents are also informed on the methods so they can talk to their kids. I feel that we as adults need to talk to our kids and let them know what we know.
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Post by Samantha (Magic is a Mystery) on Apr 26, 2008 13:34:09 GMT -5
But kids feel embarassed about bringinjg up the subject.
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Post by nutz4hpotter6 on Apr 26, 2008 14:57:55 GMT -5
I know but it is up to the parent to try and talk about it with there kids. It may be embarrassing but if it can prevent a teenage pregnancy then it is worth the embarrassment.
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Post by Samantha (Magic is a Mystery) on Apr 26, 2008 15:59:03 GMT -5
I am not embarassed at the end of the day its natural and normal.
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I haven't seen her in awhil and I miss here, therefore, I've reverted back to Mummy) always told me to use the brain that I was given, and drilled it into me from the day I was born. She literally drilled common sense into us, and for that I am greatful, because even in my younger teen years, I always thought things through, and assessed what the possible outcomes are (but even teen has slip ups!)