Growing Up Fast: A Guide to Unplanned Parenthood

Produced

• 1992

Key Features

The Series Includes: Kids Having Kids: Teenage Pregnancy & Kids Raising Kids: Teenage Parenthood

This two-part series takes an unflinching look at the the facts on adolescent sexual behavior and attitudes toward birth control. It also outlines the choices facing an expectant teen mother and stresses the importance of developing a positive and responsible attitude in order to make the best of the situation.

The Series Includes:

Kids Having Kids: Teenage Pregnancy
This hard-hitting documentary uses interviews with several girls, their boyfriends, parents, counselors, teachers, and other professionals to examine one of the most critical issues facing young Americans today. Exploring the reasons why so many teenagers get pregnant, it looks at the facts on adolescent sexual behavior and attitudes toward birth control. Although the emphasis is focused on the mother-to-be, the program also studies the parental obligations of the male and stresses the need for open communication and realistic decision making. The impact on all involved and the available options are presented to help teenagers make responsible decisions about sex. One 30-minute video.
Reviews and Awards
"Rapidly paced...will grab students’ attention."—School Library Journal
Bronze Statuette, Telly Awards

Kids Raising Kids: Teenage Parenthood
As the number of teenage pregnancies continues to rise, so does the number of adolescents choosing to see their pregnancies through and keep their babies. Once the decision is made to continue the pregnancy, expectant mothers need to be aware of the benefits and problems associated with the remaining options of marriage or single parenting. Stresses the importance of developing a positive and responsible attitude in order to make the best of the situation. One 30-minute video.
Reviews and Awards
"After viewing this, perhaps students will think twice before they act irresponsibly."—Book Report
"4 Stars."—Video Rating Guide