Posted: December 21st, 2015

Prior to completing this journal, please read Modules 4 and 14.6 in the textbook, and review any relevant Instructor Guidance.

Prior to completing this journal, please read Modules 4 and 14.6 in the textbook, and review any relevant Instructor Guidance.

In this journal, you will create a 500 word script to address the issue of teen pregnancy.  You will do this by exploring the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial influences on the development of the teen parent(s), family, and, of course, the infant.  You will write a script that you feel captures the essence of teen pregnancy, as if you were providing the script for a public service announcement (PSA) on TV or radio. Unlike a typical written assignment, a PSA is persuasive in nature and speaks directly to the audience, encouraging them to read this information and empower themselves (or others) who need it.  For example, the writing style will look more like this: “Teens, do you know that your chances of graduating high school decrease significantly after having a baby?” It is attention-getting and powerful