Graduate Research Papers
Availability
Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Abstract
Adams, Adams-Taylor, and Pittman (1989) estimated through research, one million teen girls (13-19 years of age) became pregnant each year and one-half of these girls gave birth. Until the 1960s, the society approved solution for pregnant teens was full term pregnancy and adoption outside the family with the exception of some teens keeping their babies in some cultures and ethnicities where it was permitted to do so. The pregnant teen was not permitted to attend public schools when it was obvious she was pregnant and was sent to public and private agencies by caring families (Vincent, 1961). In the last 30 years, teen pregnancy and parenthood have been viewed as more positive in American society. Social stigmas of prior decades on unwed mothers have diminished. Because this population of pregnant teens is school aged and the schools are required by law to educate them, well meaning school officials have planned programs and programs have failed for this unique group.
Year of Submission
1991
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education
Department
Department of Educational Administration and Counseling
First Advisor
Annie Jones
Date Original
1991
Object Description
1 PDF file (20 leaves)
Copyright
©1991 Lorraine C. Wolf
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Wolf, Lorraine C., "Planning a program for pregnant teens in schools: An overview" (1991). Graduate Research Papers. 3533.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/3533
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