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Teen Pregnancy/teen Parenting (52 found)
Note: These stories are from Represent and its sister publication, YCteen, which is written by New York City public high school students.
The writer has a one-night stand with a girl at a party. Months later, the girl tells him he is the father of her soon-to-be-born baby. (full text)
Facing an unplanned pregnancy at 16, the writer realizes she’s not ready to be a mother and opts for an abortion. (full text)
The writer, whose mother was 16 when she gave birth to her, argues that the children of teen moms often don’t receive the support they need. (full text)
The writer has unprotected sex with his girlfriend. She becomes pregnant, has the baby, and cuts off all contact with the writer, who is devastated by guilt and anger. (full text)
Quaneyah interviews a nurse practitioner to get the facts about abortion and pregnancy prevention (full text)
Although the national teen pregnancy rate is lower than it has been in decades, it's still a big problem at Mitzi's school. She explores why so many teen girls have unprotected sex—and wonders why they're shocked when they get pregnant.
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"Still a baby" herself, DeAnna can't decide what to do about her unplanned pregnancy. After days of indecision, DeAnna's mother steps in and makes the choice for her. (full text)
Discovering that her peers are misinformed about birth control pills, Sherilyn gets the facts from Evelyn Intondi, associate vice president of clinical services at Planned Parenthood. (full text)
Chris has been in foster care since age six. He fathers a child just as he ages out of foster care, and struggles with the emotional and financial consequences of being a parent.
The Newborn Home Visiting Program sends health professionals to the homes of new mothers to provide information about caring for an infant. A nurse from the program talks about how to properly feed and care for babies.
Kelly always thought that before she had a baby she was going to have a big wedding with all her friends and family there. It didn’t turn out that way, but Kelly has no regrets.
Psychologist Sylvia Lester speaks to Represent about the effects of past abuse on teen sex and parenting.
The writer, just 14 and in an abusive home, feels strong maternal instincts, believing a baby will bring her happiness.
Imani interviews the director of the New York Civil Liberties Union's Teen Health Initiative about the reproductive rights of teens. They discuss abortion, confidentiality, and the rights of pregnant and parenting teens.
Having a child makes Erica flash back to her childhood. Having no memories of warm hugs or gentle kisses from her parents, she finds it hard to bond with her newborn daughter.
After getting a girl pregnant at 15, the writer agonizes about becoming an unprepared father. Now he understands why it's important to take precautions before having sex.
When Lucia's sister Julia is 16, she falls in love too fast and ends up pregnant. Only later does she learn her boyfriend's shocking secret.
When Michael finds out his girlfriend Erica is pregnant, he's both surprised and scared. He asks his father for advice, accompanies Erica to prenatal classes, and gains the courage to find work, reconnect with family, and become the role model he needs to be.
The writer becomes pregnant after a one-night stand, and faces motherhood without support.
La’Quesha profiles the Nurse-Family Partnership, a program that helps support new moms.
The POPS Program in Harlem helps young African-American and Latino fathers to reunite and connect with their children.
Tangela’s mom has strict rules for her about sex, for a good reason. As a teen, she got pregnant and had to drop out of high school.
Lillian writes about the difficulties of finding a good home as a teen mother in foster care.
Jezaida tells the stories of three girlfriends who became pregnant as teens.
The writer gets pregnant at 16 and decides to have the baby. She wants a child to love, but she’s also worried about becoming a mother.
The young women Janice interviews all had children as teens, and they discuss their reactions to finding out they were pregnant, how relationships with family and friends changed, and the day-to-day struggle to support themselves. All participate in a peer education program to prevent teen pregnancy.
When Janice’s older sister becomes pregnant at 17, Janice feels angry and hurt, and they become distant.
Now that she’s raising a daughter by herself, Fetima knows why adults are always telling teens not to get pregnant.
The writer gets pregnant in her sophomore year of high school and decides to have an abortion.
Fetima describes her day-to-day struggles as well as the joys of raising her 3-month-old daughter.
After years of experiencing sex as a tedious duty, the writer realizes she has the right to say no.
Jessica, 15, is raising a 16-month-old son in a foster home. She describes the difficulty of caring for the baby while she's still in high school. She receives no support from the father, but Jessica's hanging in there and trying to do her best.
The writer takes out her anger at being a teen mom on her baby. After the child almost dies, she finds help from a peer support group.
Some teen fathers, including the writer’s friend Daquan, are doing the right thing.
Although she's searched for him several times, Laura, 19, has never met her biological father. She now has two children by different men, but she makes sure the children maintain contact with their fathers because she doesn't want them to repeat her experience.
Julio is shocked when he becomes a father at 16, but he quickly devotes himself to his young son.
Fearing that no one will believe her, the author keeps her rape a secret and is scorned by schoolmates and family.
A girl in Shannel’s group home runs away, leaving her two young children behind.
The author must make a very difficult decision after she gives birth to her son Gabriel, who was born as the result of a rape.
Antwaun profiles one young man who, in the face of tremendous obstacles, is taking responsibility for his son.
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