Dropout Rates For Teen Pregnancy
Teen mothers lack the support they need from schools. Which lead to a higher dropout rate among teen parents. School counselors hold some responsibility to provide resources and support to the students and parents. Collaborating with students, parents, teachers, and the community is key. It is important for the school counselor to know possible interventions to support this population of students. In service training for teachers and parents should be provided. So to ensure parents are aware of resources and know how to support their teenager. Having written agreements with agencies across the community will ensure a strong collaboration. This may help reduce stress among the students when it pertains to healthcare, childcare, mental health, etc. It is recommended that our parents get involved in their adolescents’ social life, get to know their child, and talk to them about safe sex. If your child is having sex talk to them about contraception and ways to prevent pregnancy at such a young age. Communicate with your child and if you do not know how, ask someone. School counselor who provide resources will strengthen the community as a whole. Lack of communication and lack of collaboration is the main issue which leads to teen pregnancy which causes a high dropout