I don't think it's about endorsing a new norm so much as congratulating these young people for staying in school and raising a child at the same time. Should it be encouraged? NO! But should it be looked at with such disdain that 2 pages out of 255 pages had parents calling the school? No. That's just silly. These are students too. It is their yearbook as well. Yes, they made a mistake, one they will have to deal with their entire lives, but why can't they be in the yearbook showing that they made it another year, in spite of the obstacles they had to contend with?
Again, I wouldn't encourage teen pregnancy (especially shows like Teen Moms - or whatever that show is), but I recognize that people make mistakes and things happen. While it shouldn't be glorified, it should be celebrated that despite what has happened they are continuing their education and are more likely to be able to provide for those children.
Keith - 10 years ago
By supporting these young parents, you're endorsing a new NORM, that it's ok to have sex before you're even out of highschool and should be proud of it, the school yearbook was based on accomplishment both academic, social and sports. Knocking up your girl friend is nothing to be proud of. just because it is happening now often in school, does not make it right or a smart thing to do. the concept of what RayinVA - 14 hours ago
writes "Well, high school kids drink beer and get stoned on a regular basis. Why not include those activities?"
WOW now tha'st not a bright statement next your being posting picture of the kids who took a gun to school and killed some kids, after all they do that too
Daughter of Teen Parents - 10 years ago
I don't understand what is so bad about the school supporting those students who stayed in school even after finding out they were pregnant or already had kids. My mother and father were both teenage parents and they were amazing. They had the support of their friends and family and I turned out fine. I'm a senior in college and about to start a year-long internship. They've pushed me to be better and make better choices then themselves. Teen parents learn a lot and they learn it fast. They have a lot of wisdom to pass down about how their choices affected their lives in the long run and my parents never regretted my birth. I think giving these students a few pages in the yearbook is amazing because it shows their strength to keep moving forward.
Tami - 10 years ago
I was 15 and pregnant in high school, I was made to feel like I had a disease or something and made to feel ashamed, well I graduated from high school, raised my daughter alone and today I am an RN and also a Legal Nurse Consultant...no reason these young people should be excluded from the year book. They are in school and trying to ensure their children have a decent life...I don't see how it could have a negative impact on any other student's at that school, if anything it might show them the consequences of your choices, so who is to say if it is right or wrong. I have learned that those that preach the most about this type of things generally leave their doors locked for fear someone may come in and see a skeleton or 2 fall out of their closet...think of the quote"me thinks thou does protest to much"...just sayin!
RayinVA - 10 years ago
Well, high school kids drink beer and get stoned on a regular basis. Why not include those activities? After all, THAT'S LIFE IN THE YEAR OF A HIGH SCHOOL. We keep defining deviancy down and we end up with kids who don't know their right hand from their left.
A~ - 10 years ago
Sheltering children against the consequences of their actions does not make your children smarter or mature.
I started talking to my boys at age 10 about the consequences of having unsafe sex. And I reinforce that to this day (They are now 13 and 15). You have to start early and continue the conversation. You have to be realistic about it.
I talk to my boys as if they are already adults. Treat them as intelligent and rational beings (even if they are not yet either...).
Drugs, sex, grades... If you don't, the media, their peers will. Who would you rather they hear it from?
I take every opportunity to underline the consequences. The two pages of a yearbook would be an excellent backdrop for another reinforcing conversation.
Denying it is a problem is just sticking your head in the sand. Trying to hide it from your children is sticking their head in the sand.
A~
Former (VERY SUCCESSFUL) Teen Mom - 10 years ago
High School Yearbook is a snapshot of that year. It's not just about clubs or athletics. Its about ALL types of kids that were going to school everyday to get their diploma.
"The school is giving tactic endorsement of sex"?? -- Have you flipped on a tv lately, ignorant person?
THAT IS LIFE IN THE YEAR OF A HIGH SCHOOL. -
guest - 10 years ago
Why is there outrage? My high school did this when I graduated 15 years ago. This isn't a new concept. Why should pregnant teens/mothers be kept of the yearbook? At least they are still in school!
Yeah - 10 years ago
"tacit endorsement of teen sex"
Hmm, I dont think so. Its supportive and a not-in-denial approach to real world problems. If the school has instruction on contraception and safe sex, then there isn't a problem.
Teen Mom >50 - 10 years ago
I choose to look at the positive aspect. At least they are staying in school so that they can give their children a better life.
RayinVA - 10 years ago
By devoting space in the yearbook just for these young parents, the school is giving tacit endorsement of teen sex. They should put in photos of these kids doing 2 AM feedings, changing diapers and dealing with a colicky baby.
Mary May - 10 years ago
I'm sorry, but everyone's a hypocrit until it's them. No, it's not me or a part of my life (though I do have two graduates who are now 18 and 21). There are more concerning things people. Just saying.
I don't think it's about endorsing a new norm so much as congratulating these young people for staying in school and raising a child at the same time. Should it be encouraged? NO! But should it be looked at with such disdain that 2 pages out of 255 pages had parents calling the school? No. That's just silly. These are students too. It is their yearbook as well. Yes, they made a mistake, one they will have to deal with their entire lives, but why can't they be in the yearbook showing that they made it another year, in spite of the obstacles they had to contend with?
Again, I wouldn't encourage teen pregnancy (especially shows like Teen Moms - or whatever that show is), but I recognize that people make mistakes and things happen. While it shouldn't be glorified, it should be celebrated that despite what has happened they are continuing their education and are more likely to be able to provide for those children.
By supporting these young parents, you're endorsing a new NORM, that it's ok to have sex before you're even out of highschool and should be proud of it, the school yearbook was based on accomplishment both academic, social and sports. Knocking up your girl friend is nothing to be proud of. just because it is happening now often in school, does not make it right or a smart thing to do. the concept of what RayinVA - 14 hours ago
writes "Well, high school kids drink beer and get stoned on a regular basis. Why not include those activities?"
WOW now tha'st not a bright statement next your being posting picture of the kids who took a gun to school and killed some kids, after all they do that too
I don't understand what is so bad about the school supporting those students who stayed in school even after finding out they were pregnant or already had kids. My mother and father were both teenage parents and they were amazing. They had the support of their friends and family and I turned out fine. I'm a senior in college and about to start a year-long internship. They've pushed me to be better and make better choices then themselves. Teen parents learn a lot and they learn it fast. They have a lot of wisdom to pass down about how their choices affected their lives in the long run and my parents never regretted my birth. I think giving these students a few pages in the yearbook is amazing because it shows their strength to keep moving forward.
I was 15 and pregnant in high school, I was made to feel like I had a disease or something and made to feel ashamed, well I graduated from high school, raised my daughter alone and today I am an RN and also a Legal Nurse Consultant...no reason these young people should be excluded from the year book. They are in school and trying to ensure their children have a decent life...I don't see how it could have a negative impact on any other student's at that school, if anything it might show them the consequences of your choices, so who is to say if it is right or wrong. I have learned that those that preach the most about this type of things generally leave their doors locked for fear someone may come in and see a skeleton or 2 fall out of their closet...think of the quote"me thinks thou does protest to much"...just sayin!
Well, high school kids drink beer and get stoned on a regular basis. Why not include those activities? After all, THAT'S LIFE IN THE YEAR OF A HIGH SCHOOL. We keep defining deviancy down and we end up with kids who don't know their right hand from their left.
Sheltering children against the consequences of their actions does not make your children smarter or mature.
I started talking to my boys at age 10 about the consequences of having unsafe sex. And I reinforce that to this day (They are now 13 and 15). You have to start early and continue the conversation. You have to be realistic about it.
I talk to my boys as if they are already adults. Treat them as intelligent and rational beings (even if they are not yet either...).
Drugs, sex, grades... If you don't, the media, their peers will. Who would you rather they hear it from?
I take every opportunity to underline the consequences. The two pages of a yearbook would be an excellent backdrop for another reinforcing conversation.
Denying it is a problem is just sticking your head in the sand. Trying to hide it from your children is sticking their head in the sand.
A~
High School Yearbook is a snapshot of that year. It's not just about clubs or athletics. Its about ALL types of kids that were going to school everyday to get their diploma.
"The school is giving tactic endorsement of sex"?? -- Have you flipped on a tv lately, ignorant person?
THAT IS LIFE IN THE YEAR OF A HIGH SCHOOL. -
Why is there outrage? My high school did this when I graduated 15 years ago. This isn't a new concept. Why should pregnant teens/mothers be kept of the yearbook? At least they are still in school!
"tacit endorsement of teen sex"
Hmm, I dont think so. Its supportive and a not-in-denial approach to real world problems. If the school has instruction on contraception and safe sex, then there isn't a problem.
I choose to look at the positive aspect. At least they are staying in school so that they can give their children a better life.
By devoting space in the yearbook just for these young parents, the school is giving tacit endorsement of teen sex. They should put in photos of these kids doing 2 AM feedings, changing diapers and dealing with a colicky baby.
I'm sorry, but everyone's a hypocrit until it's them. No, it's not me or a part of my life (though I do have two graduates who are now 18 and 21). There are more concerning things people. Just saying.