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Health ConsequencesTeen moms less likely to
receive early and regular prenatal care than an older mother
Premature birth
Low birth weight
Premature/difficult labor
Anemia
High blood pressure
Legal ConsequencesLegal age of consent (issue of statutory rape)
Questions about paternity
Child support
Child custody
Reality CheckOnly 41% of teenage mothers
complete high school, making it less likely they will qualify for a well-paying job.
More likely to abuse/neglect their child
Nearly 80% of teen fathers of children born to teen mothers do not marry the mothers.
Teen fathers pay less than $800 child support for the lifetime of the child.
Reality Check IIMore likely to . . .
Require assistance from family and government
Have conflict with family and father over parenting the child
Lose friends due to child/family responsibilities
How Much??How much do you think it
costs to provide for a baby in the first year?
Write this amount on your handout.
Your job is to research the cost of providing for a baby for the first year.
Taking Care of a Baby[24/7 Responsibilities]
Things I would have to do if I had a baby:
Amount of time it would take:
Feed baby every 2-3 hours 25 minutes, at least 8 times a day
Make baby’s formula 20 minutes per day
Change diapers every time the baby is fed and when needed
5-20 minutes, 8-10 times per day
Give the baby a bath 30 minutes each dayDo the laundry 1 hour each dayGo grocery shopping 1 hour every SaturdayPlay with baby 30 minutes, 4 times a dayWork part-time to help support the baby
4 hours every Saturday
Pay bills 1 hour every Saturday