Teenage Pregnancy: From Both Sides

Produced

• 1994

Key Features

The Series Includes: Teen Dads’ Point Of View & Going It Alone: Preparing For Single Parenthood

This series presents a detailed view of the life of a single parent, teen motherhood, and teen fatherhood.

The Series Includes:

Teen Dads’ Point Of View
The majority of information and intervention programs in recent years have primarily focused on teen mothers. This program addresses an aspect of teen pregnancy that few, if any, other programs have dealt with—teen pregnancy from the teen father’s point of view. This insightful video is structured to provide an in-depth look at how young men deal with sex, birth control, and the pregnancy of a girlfriend. It also discusses how society is changing how it deals with teen fathers. This program takes a look at teen pregnancy, its costs to society, young mothers and the children that are born out of teen sex, and how young men are or are not dealing with this issue. Interviews with professionals present the hard facts about what happens when someone gets pregnant. Teen Dads’ Point of View is broken into four sections—attitudes toward sex, attitudes toward pregnancy, attitudes toward fatherhood, and making responsible young fathers. The final section discusses the involvement of a new father, incentives for establishing paternity, how to develop parenting skills, and encourages teens to abstain from sex as long as possible. A wonderful video program for starting discussions and helping young people realize and understand what is involved in teen parenthood. One 40-minute video.
Reviews and Awards
"Highly recomended for schools and public libraries. 5 Stars."—Video Rating Guide Bronze Statuette, Telly Awards
"Will stimulate discussions on teen pregnancy and its ramifications. Highly recommended."—The Book Report

Going It Alone: Preparing For Single Parenthood
This information-packed video offers realistic expectations of what single parenthood is like as well as skills for coping with raising a child alone. After watching this program, the viewer will understand the ups and downs of raising a child alone; learn how to manage practical needs, such as prenatal care, daycare, and finances; learn how to manage their own emotional needs as single parents; and understand how to cope with the child’s psychological and emotional needs. Case studies involving single mothers and fathers help the viewer identify with stories about how they coped with pregnancy, childbirth, and child rearing. These interviews reflect the struggles and joys of single parenthood, as well as real-life solutions to common problems. Experts in prenatal care, single parenthood, psychology, and child rearing offer practical guidelines for preparing for and coping with single parenthood. Specific sections of this program deal with pregnancy and birth, preparing for parenthood—including finances and daycare, balancing home and work with raising a child, recognizing and dealing with the new parent’s special needs, as well as the special needs of an infant. An excellent tool to start class discussions, and to give the viewer a "real-life" scenario of single parenting. One 35-minute video.
Reviews and Awards
"Positive and upbeat, yet realistic. Encourages young women to be the best parents they can be. 4 Stars."—Video Rating Guide
"The information is excellent."—School Library Journal