Examination should include
- birth control options
- standards for making sexual decisions
- consequences of being sexually active
- consequences of having additional pregnancies during the adolescent years.
Process/Skill Questions
Thinking
- How does being sexually active affect your self-esteem?
- How might your life be different if you had more than one child during your adolescence?
Communication
- What sources of information about birth control are reliable?
- How can setting personal standards following pregnancy reduce risky behaviors (e.g., irresponsible sexual activity, drugs, abuse, gangs)?
Leadership
- What values and goals are evident as you make decisions about sexuality?
- How might having children during your adolescence affect your family, your partner, and your community?
Management
- Where can adolescents go for help with issues about sexual health?
- What should you consider when making decisions about sexual activity?
- What method of birth control are you most likely to use consistently? What factors will affect whether or not you use birth control?