For us all to agree

What sometimes gets in the way of healthy relationships between boys and girls?

This is Sam. He is 14.

You are going to learn more abouthis life.In turn, you are each going to revealsomething about him.

You must suggest reasonable information about –•his personality and character•his family and friends•what he thinks about school•his hobbies•where he lives•his hopes and fears.

Basic Rules: •You must make him believable – no extreme situations•No contradictions•No major events/circumstances.

By the end of this lesson, I will have a greater understanding about how people might feel when they find out they are going to have a baby.

I will be able to advise people about:1.Staying safe and healthy2.The different agencies that can offerguidance and support in such situations.

What other issues surroundteenage pregnancy?

Did he know enoughabout how people getpregnant?

Did he know whatthe law says aboutwhen you can havesex?

Is he aware of the views of the different faiths on sex andrelationships?

Does he know about sexuallytransmitted diseases?

What impact will becoming a fatherhave on his GCSE’S?

Does he have the support ofpeople at home?

Is he ready forbringing up a child?

Will his relation-ship with hisgirlfriend change?

All the information shows us that becoming pregnant when you are a teenager is not ideal and presents the people involved with very difficult problems.

You work for ChildLine as an advisor on Sexual Health.

A 14 year old boy, much like Sam has written to you in confidence asking for advice. He has just started a sexual relationship with his girlfriend who he has been seeing for a few weeks. He is anxious about this situation. You must reply in the form of a letter. Your advice must include the following:

1. What you believe is the best course of action2. Precautions he ought to take3. Advice about telling his parents4. People he could talk to and agencies she could contact.

Use the information pack to help with your advice.

                                                

Need to talk? CallChildLine

Do you or a friend have a problem?Call us on

Calls are free and confidential

                                      

Your health, your choices

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Brook Birmingham59-65 John Bright Street, Birmingham, B1 1BL.0121 643 5341Helpline: 0808 802 1234www.brook.org.uk

How much did you learn this lesson?