Teen Moms: The Pain and the Promise (Teen Pregnancy and Parenting series) - Softcover

Lerman, Evelyn

9781885356253: Teen Moms: The Pain and the Promise (Teen Pregnancy and Parenting series)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1885356250 ISBN 13: 9781885356253

Publisher: Morning Glory Press, 1997

Analyzes the causes, emphasizes the importance of addressing the problem, and offers aggressive solutions to end the teen pregnancy epidemic. Backed up with solid research, the heart of this book is the reality the young mothers discuss. An eye-opening resource, ideal for group discussion with adults and teenagers.

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About the Author:

Evelyn Lerman has graduate degrees in education and human development and is the author of Safer Sex: The New Morality. She teaches writing to adults and directs a reading program for teen mothers.

From School Library Journal:

Gr 10 Up--An invaluable resource for facts and ideas for action that should be of interest to young people and adults who work with them. The text represents two years of interviews with 50 teens who were either pregnant or had children, as well as excellent background research on the subject. Lerman begins with a discussion of the statistics on teen pregnancy. From there she explores why teens have sex, young women's experiences with men, and what motherhood means to these young mothers. Issues about public assistance and independence and even an exploration of the positive effects of teen pregnancy are explored. Throughout, the author shares her personal experience and opinions. The last chapter is a compendium of ideas for adults who want to have a positive impact on the lives of young adults. The author covers everything from how to lobby for education to how to mentor. This book will be useful to adolescents who want information for school reports or personal reasons. However, it is really written for adults concerned about young people and belongs on parenting shelves everywhere. It will also be useful to a wide range of professionals who work with children and young adults.

Melissa Gross, Beverly Hills Public Library, CA

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