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August 28, 2008 - Glamorizing teen pregnancy?
Jamie Lynn Spears is now a mother. Thankfully, Britney Spears’ little sister’s baby was born healthy, and it sounds like the Spears family is committed to helping Jamie Lynn raise the baby. The birth has been widely featured on the covers of celebrity magazines, and Jamie Lynn herself is making teen motherhood look pretty easy – even cool.
But it isn’t cool. And in the real world, it isn’t easy. One-third of teen girls in the U.S. are pregnant by age 20, and 750,000 teens get pregnant every year. Kids need to understand the consequences of premarital sex and the tough realities of raising a baby when they’re still teenagers.
So, use the case of Jamie Lynn to talk about girl/guy relationships. Be frank with your kids about how strong emotions in a friendship or dating relationship can quickly turn into physical desires. Here are three topics you should cover with your kids concerning dating and sex. Visit here http://imom.com/sarticle.php?art=1272
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