The lack of education leads to further development of barriers such as a financial barrier and poor lifestyle that makes them unable to provide for themselves and their child. Most jobs that do not require a high school diploma only offer a minimum wage and do not offer adequate benefits to meet all medical needs. “key indicators of health, infant mortality rates and low-birth weight rates, were elevated when infants were born to mothers who were less educated” (Flores et al,1998). Considering that statement I believe that the biggest barrier affecting this vulnerable population’s health is education. Vulnerable mothers that do not finish getting their education become discouraged and loose the motivation and drive to tackle the oncoming challenges that life brings, creating for them another barrier on the micro level; it being a financial barrier.
This shows that many parents are sceptical to the vaccinations, what might have negative consequences for children. The reason why in 1990s and 2000s many children did not receive their vaccination was the publication of The Lancet study by Andrew Wakefield talking about a link between autism and MMR vaccination. The strong phrase that some people still remember is that vaccinations are dangerous. Despite the fact that science has proven this is wrong some people still believe there is link between autism development and MMR vaccination. Therefore it is strange that they are making informed choice.
These numbers are unacceptable for a first world, developed and wealthy country; but with rising living costs and the government making cut backs, these figures are set to rise further (Sinead O’Shea, 19/01/13). When people think of the term poverty, they tend to think of third world countries; malnourished children growing up in a village with no clean water available for miles, with disease and infection rife. Poverty is actually measured against the typical living standards of a society (P Townsend, 1979) and a number of things contributing; lack of money, material possessions, food, poor education and substandard living conditions. The causes of child poverty vary so much, usually determined by the parent’s situation which is not always their fault. 62% of children growing up in poverty are in households where at least one of person works, so having a job is still not a direct route out of poverty (Child Poverty Map of the UK, March 2011).
They are more prone to catch sexually transmitted disease and have a high chance of not succeeding in adulthood. Massachusetts has established some pregnancy prevention programs to minimize the pregnancy rates. Many young teens get pregnant early on in life and it interferes with their schooling, finding care for
I would definitely talk to her about his age and the fact that he is three years older than she and try to explain her mother’s anxieties. Older boys do seem to practice pressure when dating younger girls and she needs to be made aware of these statics. Also teen pregnancy is a very big worry factor for parents. If this should occur, it not only affects the teen’s life but all who are connected to her. There would big decisions to make about the child, school and future
Noel Morris English 100 Professor Jenny Webster 6 May 2014 Foster Care: The Faulty System Many people assume kids in foster care are automatically doomed and do not have a future. It is also made known to both the youth and the public that they have no chance because of the negative statistics that are always publicized and those who are succeeding and making something of themselves are rarely heard about. Also, it is presumed that those who have been in foster care will experience homelessness, substance abuse, unemployment and other unfortunate outcomes (Facts About Foster Care, n.d.). It is the system’s fault for failing the youth and not properly preparing them for adulthood. The foster care system needs to make changes, so that youth are successful.
Many books were interesting regarding child stress but particularly “The Romance of Risk” by Dr. proton was very amazing. The romance of risk is a perfect book for parents concerned about their children’s well-being in this age of abuse. Proton tell us about the ideas that risk-taking is primarily an angry power struggle with parents and teenage. Challenge and risk are the primary steps use to find out about your child that who they are and determine who they will become. In the chapter “Divorce Wars: The Buddy Dilemma”, Dr. Proton explains how teenagers struggle during the difference between their parents and as a results end up making choices such as drugs, alcoholism,
Pre-marital sex became a norm in the lives of young adults in the United States. The freeness of the sex led to many problems in the near future. Since the sexual activities were unprotected they led to an outburst of sexually transmitted
Despite the fact that a licence is required for driving, it appears illogical that parenting is not viewed with the same importance. A parenting licence will ensure child safety and reduce the increased number of child abuse cases in New Zealand. As parenting is a skill that does not come naturally to some, teenage parents need to better their knowledge on how to take care of their child. Furthermore, parents often negatively influence their children, who often lead from their example. It is evident that parenting should definitely come with a licence.
BIRTH CONTROL FOR TEENS BY: MICHELE CLARK COMPOSITION I ENC 1101 – 120 EVEREST UNIVERSITY BIRTH CONTROL FOR TEENS The age long debate about giving birth control to teenagers has gone on for decades. Some says that by giving birth control (the pill and/or condoms) to teens, we are giving them the green light so to speak to become sexually active. That it is the individual parents’ decision to make. Whereas others say by doing so we are protecting our children from sexually transmitted diseases and unplanned teen pregnancies. Birth control can be and is prescribed for more than protection.