Even though 15-year-old Elizabeth insists she is ready for motherhood, she’s barely able to make it through a full day playing house .

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Check out the uncut version of teen Samantha’s call home to confess she’s been hiding her pregnancy for 4 to 5 months.

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Posted by The Tyra Banks Show at February 8, 2008 4:13 PM | Permalink

If you are a pregnant teen, consider all your options before making a decision. CLICK HERE for more information.

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The National Campaign to prevent teen pregnancy offers these tips to parents trying to help their teens make the right decisions.

- Be clear about your own sexual values and attitudes.
- Talk with your children early and often about sex, and be specific.
- Supervise and monitor your children and adolescents.
- Know your children's friends and their families.
- Discourage early, frequent and steady dating.
- Take a strong stand against your daughter dating a boy significantly older than she is. And don't allow your son to develop an intense relationship with a girl much younger than he is.
- Help your teenagers have options for the future that are more attractive than early pregnancy and parenthood.
- Let your kids know that you value education highly.
- Know what your kids are watching, reading and listening to.
- These tips for helping your children avoid teen pregnancy work best when they occur as part of strong, close relationships with your children that are built from an early age.

For more information and resources for the prevention of teen pregnancy, visit www.teenpregnancy.org

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Whatever anyone tells you about teen pregnancy, the facts are the facts.

In December 5, 2007, the National Center for Health Statistics released preliminary 2006 birth data, which showed that for the first time in 15 years, the teen birth rate has increased. The rate rose from 40.5 births per 1,000 females aged 15-19 in 2005 to 41.9 births per 1,000 in 2006--a 3 percent increase.
- www.teenpregnancy.org

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Everyone knows it costs money to raise a child, but delivery alone can break the bank before you even bring your baby home.

If your pregnancy and birth are not covered by health insurance, you can anticipate an average hospital bill of $5,000-$10,000 for a vaginal delivery, and $7,000 to $12,000 if you need a C-section. And that’s just the day of delivery!

If you survive the expenses of labor, during the first year alone, it can cost up to $9,000 to $12,000 for diapers, formula and all the baby gear. And that’s for a healthy, happy baby. If your baby needs more hospital care after birth, the cost can exceed $200,000 depending on the problem.

So if you think having a baby will bring more love into your life, think about how much love you’ll be able to enjoy working two jobs and trying to finish school, just to pay for your baby’s first day of life.

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It’s important to start a relationship with your child when they are young and want to connect with you, because adolescence is a time of rebellion. Be someone your child can talk to. Send the message to your child that you love your child and you’re ALWAYS there for them. And remember that you were a teen once too so be understanding, but have high standards for your child.

Teens, remember adults are there for you and if you can’t go to your parent find someone else who can be a support system. There are adults out there who want to listen and help guide you through this confusing period of life.

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The National Campaign offers these pieces of advice to adults, from teens, about teen pregnancy. For a more detailed explanation of each point, print out this pamphlet at www.teenpregnancy.org

- Show us why teen pregnancy is a bad idea.
- Show us what good, responsible relationships look like.
- Talk to us honestly about love, sex and relationships.

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Posted by The Tyra Banks Show at 3:43 PM | Permalink

Educate yourself and stop believing these common myths and misconceptions about teen pregnancy.

You Can’t Get Pregnant If…
- it’s your first time having sex
- you’re both virgins
- the girl is having her period
- the guy pulls out before he ejaculates or if he doesn’t go all the way in
- you have sex in a pool or hot tub
- both partners don’t orgasm at the same time
- the girl jumps up and down after sex (to get all the sperm out)
- the girl pushes really hard on her belly button after sex
- the girl takes a shower or bath right away
- the girl is on top during sex

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Posted by The Tyra Banks Show at 3:38 PM | Permalink

Here’s a sexy way to deal with it.

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