Ten tips for parents to help their children avoid teen pregnancy

by Jane Allyson

I have three grown children and another who is getting there. I have not been made a grandmother yet, which means that I may have said something right to my children for once. The amazing thing is, they seem to have taken ...read more

by Krystle Hernandez

With all of our new technology as a society, it is a shame that thee rates of teen pregnancies continue to skyrocket. Why are all of these children engaging in unprotected intercourse? There are various reasons why, but ...read more

by Lindsey Stell

1.) Educate. Teach your child sexual education at home in addition to the school program. Make sure to answer ANY questions the child/teen may have. Any room for doubt and questions can too often lead to curiosity. 2.) ...read more

by Ann Marie Dwyer

Three of six daughters raised through teen years: no teen pregnancies. We are halfway through parenting the girls, and still batting 1000. Below are our ten best pieces of advice for parents to increase their batting ave...read more

by Allen Teal

The teen preganancy delimma comes flying in from multiple directions. Addressing the problem of what to do about it becomes complicated. A teen girl who has not developed a strong positive relationship with her parents i...read more

by Brooke Hobby

As a teen, my mother has done everything she can to prevent me from becoming pregnant. She knows that I am an adult and that I can make my own decisions, and she respects me. She just wants to provide me with the protectio...read more

by Lisa H. Warren

TEN TIPS FOR PARENTS WHO WANT TO HELP THEIR CHILDREN AVOID TEEN PREGNANCY: 1. Start building their sense of self-respect in their toddler years. 2. From the time they're young talk about how nice it is when people ...read more

by Iris W

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by Rev. R. D. Brown

To help children avoid teen pregnancy a parent must provide a strong foundation of morality, self esteem, and discipline. Honest and accurate information is also a must to counter the disinformation teens are often flooded...read more

by Raynelle White

My theory to avoid teen pregnancy is quite simple. No.1. communication. We as adults and parents have to put ourselves in thier position for we were teenagers once. I feel that as we get older we choose to tuck down our...read more

by Jo.H

I have three children, tow of them teenagers. 1, Develop an open honest relationship. Your kids should be able to tell you anything without being judged. 2, This one is great. Tell them the realities of pregnancy, st...read more

by Bhumika Ghimire

I was a teen not that long ago and though I managed to do alright I wish parents really follow these tips to prevent teen pregnancy. 1)Strong moral education.Teach your kids about moral and social values. If you want in...read more

by Terry Dortch

Many teens are becoming parents, some as young as 10 years old. Parents need to realize that telling your child to not have sex isn't going to stop it. Abstinence is becoming a forgotten concept. Peer pressure and early ma...read more

by Michelle Lantz

Pregnant at 16 Really didnt know what sex was or really had an interest to keep up with friends at school doing this and doing that, sex wise. Got pregnant the first time I had sex. Didnt set off any "fireworks" for me,...read more

by Laura Leigh Fields

When it comes to teens, they can often be stubborn. (just like us when we were that age.) Do the best you can, as a parent to keep an open relationship with your child. Encourage communication and hope that they will use t...read more

by Laura Martinez

The ten tips for parents to help their children avoid teen pregnancy are: be clear about your own sexual values and attitudes, talk with your children early and often about sex and love(be specific), supervise and monitor ...read more

by Crystal Shaw

I honestly do not think that there is any good way to actually prevent teen pregnancies. There are precautions you can take but they are still not guaranteed. I say this because I was a teen mother. I was not out sleeping ...read more

by Jenn Seven

OK parents, this is what I wish I had- 1) Sex education from the home. Real advice and conversations. Teacher teach kids about anatomy and that's about it. I don't want to hear my mom say "vulva". I want her to tell me...read more

by lola geiser

talk to your kids about sex when theyre still young...I'm talking 6 years old to 10 year olds...It might seem too early, but these days, kids are becoming sexually active at younger ages. It's a scary thought that some kid...read more

by Susan Nagy

Ten tips to help your child avoid teen pregnancy: 1. Communication - talk to them about sex and let them know that there are myths out there such as: "you can't get pregnant the first time you have sex", or other such non...read more