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8th Grade

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