Work with a partner and answer the following questions about the text.

1. Why do you think so many teen mothers drop out of school – and never return to finish high school?

2. What are some of the common first reactions to pregnancy?

3. Why do you think the girl’s family is often more affected by the news of the pregnancy?

4. What could be some of the reasons for a family member wanting a pregnant teen to keep her baby?

5. What do you think ‘parenting classes’ are? How could they help young mothers?

6. What is ‘prenatal care’ and why is it important?

7. Where should a teenager be able to seek advice and information about pregnancy and contraception?

8. How do you think the information in this text relates to the storyline in ‘Premature’? Give a detailed answer.

Role play. Work with a partner.

Choose one of the following scenarios and write down a dialogue.

- A teenage girl tells her parents that she is pregnant.

- A teenage boy tells his parents that he is going to be a father.

- A teenage girl tells her boyfriend that she is pregnant.

- A teenage boy tells his best friend that he is going to be a father.

- A teen parent talks to other teens about becoming a parent at such a young age.

Present the dialogue in class – you can perform it or make a video

Task for the text: "When Children Have Children"

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